Fernando Alonso says the arrival of Honda as a works partner as part of Aston Martin’s ongoing project was key in him signing his longest-ever contract at the age of 42. Aston Martin announced Alonso will be staying with the team into 2026 – when Honda joins as power unit supplier – on a multi-year deal that will see him racing until he’s at least 45. The Spaniard says the security of being part of the same team into the new power unit regulations was crucial, but also sees himself contributing to the project beyond his racing days. “It was an important point, I will not lie,” Alonso said. “To commit to a one-year project it didn’t make sense for me. It’s not that I had...
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