Alonso confirms WEC is an option as 2027 future remains uncertain

Fernando Alonso has confirmed that a move to the World Endurance Championship is under consideration as he weighs his next step beyond the current Formula 1 season.

The two-time champion has not formally committed to an extension with Aston Martin for 2027. The Silverstone-based team, however, wants to retain Alonso as it targets a move up the competitive order with engine partner Honda. After 13 rounds of the current campaign, Alonso has scored just three points.

Despite Aston Martin’s difficult season, Alonso has made clear that his decision will not be based solely on the car’s competitiveness. Instead, he will assess how much he enjoys driving under the new regulations.

When asked whether WEC was an option for 2027, Alonso gave a direct response: “Yes.”

The possibility carries particular significance because Aston Martin is also established in the endurance championship, while Alonso already has substantial experience in the category. He won the 2018–19 WEC title with Toyota and has two Le Mans victories to his name.

No immediate announcement expected

Alonso’s comments add another layer to an already open-ended future discussion. Despite the Madrid event being his home round, no announcement is expected this weekend. Alonso reinforced that position before the weekend, saying any declaration on his future would be “not soon”.

That leaves Aston Martin’s desire to continue with him, a potential WEC route and Alonso’s own enjoyment of the next F1 rules as the central factors still to be resolved. The situation follows earlier confirmation that Alonso would not announce his retirement ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, but it does not provide a definitive answer on whether he will remain in F1.

Focus turns to Madrid’s new challenge

For now, Alonso’s attention is on the track. He expects the new Madrid street circuit to be difficult to learn, describing it as highly technical, with significant kerb-riding and high-speed sections that bring the cars close to the walls.

“The track seems difficult, first of all, to learn,” Alonso said. He compared some sections with Jeddah, while stressing that the simulator cannot fully replicate the experience of driving the circuit in reality.

“So I'm looking forward to FP1 and learning the track from the car and discover all these details.”