Fernando Alonso offered a defiant message about his current struggles during the Austrian GP. Fernando Alonso says Formula 1 is “still appealing” despite his team's struggles.

What happened?

Aston Martin's struggles with its radical 2026 car design and Honda power unit mean the team has just one point to its credit after nine rounds.

That came courtesy of Fernando Alonso, who was promoted to 10th following post-race penalties for others at the Monaco Grand Prix on a date that marked a turning point.

Why it matters for Fernando Alonso

As Aston’s struggles continue, questions have been raised about Alonso’s longevity in F1 as he turns 45 this month.

“I will not give up now” Fernando Alonso stated, addressing concerns about his future in the sport.

What comes next?

During the Austrian Grand Prix, Alonso faced questions about what he might like to do next in his career when he finishes in F1.

When asked what cars appeal to him outside of F1, Alonso made a point of noting that he “will not give up” on the Aston project right now just “for some difficulties”.

All of the cars are fun, Alonso began, citing his experience driving the Valkyrie one month ago in Paul Ricard.

The Valkyrie was a fun car to drive and surprisingly fast at high speed and a lot of downforce.

Dakar is - and rally in general - are very fun because you're just dancing with the car.

Even Formula E, Alonso thinks this new car next year with the four-wheel drive, it seems quite fast from the test they did.

So, all cars are fast and fun, but Formula 1 is very unique and still the pinnacle of motorsport and still appealing.

If we can overcome the situation, you know, for me to start on the wrong foot and and be so far behind now, and if we can revert this situation and make the car fast and competitive also in the future or as soon as next year is also an appealing target.

I never gave up, and I will not give up now for some difficulties, and some slow start.

If someone thinks that we will give up now, they don't know the last 25 years of my life, Alonso emphasized, highlighting his determination to succeed in F1