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Fernando Alonso leaves his Formula 1 future open after Barcelona, amid growing paddock talk of a one-year Alpine return in 2027 and doubts over Aston Martin’s project.

Aston Martin believes its 2026 car can rank as the fifth-fastest chassis on certain circuits, but a bruising Monaco weekend has underlined how narrow its performance window remains. Team ambassador Pedro de la Rosa says upcoming upgrades must unlock consistency across a varied calendar.