Fernando Alonso '100%' Confident Aston Martin Will Be Stronger in 2027

Fernando Alonso has stated he has “no doubt” Aston Martin will be in a much stronger position next year, even as the team endures a difficult start to the 2026 season with its new Honda power unit.

The Miami Grand Prix marked the first time both cars finished a race, but the team remained well outside the points, highlighting the gap to the front.

Why it matters:

Alonso's unwavering confidence is a critical signal for Aston Martin's long-term project. If the team fails to deliver meaningful progress, the two-time champion – who has a history of moving teams when prospects dim – could become impatient. His belief that the partnership will click in year two keeps morale high at Silverstone and Maranello.

The details:

• Current struggles: The Aston Martin-Honda combination has been both slow and unreliable across the opening rounds of 2026. Only in Miami did both cars see the checkered flag, and neither scored points.
• Alonso's quote: “100%, I have no doubt. If not, we go backwards.” He added: “We are in a tough moment, the toughest part of the year. Throughout this season, I'm pretty sure we will go better when improvements come and when we fix some issues, also with the power unit.”
• Team principal’s view: Aston Martin’s boss has expressed confidence that the car has the potential to fight at the front once reliability and performance issues are resolved.

What's next:

Alonso expects the team to make gradual progress during the remainder of 2026 as upgrades arrive and Honda gains experience. But his real focus is on 2027 – year two of the partnership.

• “Next year, in year two, I have no doubts that the project is going to be more prepared than it has been in year one,” Alonso said.
• If Aston can close the gap over the summer, 2027 could see them return to the midfield fight – a step that would validate the team’s ambitious long-term plan.