Alonso demands €40 million salary from Aston Martin as 2027 decision looms – Fernando Alonso is reportedly seeking a major salary increase from Aston Martin as negotiations over his Formula 1 future continue, with business and F1 expert Marc Limacher claiming the two-time world champion wants an annual €40 million deal.
Alonso’s current reported salary is around €30 million, meaning the proposed increase would be approximately €10 million per season. However, money is reportedly only one part of the equation as the 45-year-old evaluates whether Aston Martin can provide a sufficiently competitive car.
Alonso reportedly wants €40 million per year
Aston Martin is keen to retain Alonso beyond the end of his current contract, but the Spaniard is understood to be weighing his options before committing to another season in Formula 1.
Limacher, an author specialising in the business side of Formula 1, recently claimed on X that Alonso is seeking €40 million per year from Aston Martin. The figure would represent a significant increase on the €30 million annual salary previously reported for his current agreement.
The reported demand has not been confirmed by Aston Martin or Alonso, so it should be treated as an estimate rather than an officially established contract figure.
Alonso’s current Aston Martin agreement runs through the end of 2026. The team confirmed his previous extension in April 2024, when the Spaniard committed to Aston Martin through the new technical regulations.
Competitiveness could matter as much as money
The financial terms are reportedly not the only consideration for Alonso.
Aston Martin has endured a difficult 2026 campaign, leaving the team near the bottom of the constructors’ standings for much of the season. Reuters reported in June that Alonso had scored only one point at that stage, while chief trackside officer Mike Krack publicly urged the veteran driver not to retire.
That lack of competitiveness could ultimately prove more important than the size of Alonso’s salary.
The Spaniard has repeatedly made clear that he wants to compete rather than simply remain on the F1 grid. Aston Martin therefore needs to demonstrate that its long-term project can deliver the performance required to keep its most experienced driver motivated.
Aston Martin counting on major technical progress
There are reasons for Alonso to remain interested in the project.
The AMR26 has undergone significant development, while Aston Martin is also working towards greater competitiveness under the new regulations. The team’s technical programme has been strengthened by the arrival of Adrian Newey, while Honda is supplying Aston Martin’s power units under the partnership that began with the 2026 rules cycle.
Aston Martin’s infrastructure investment was already a major factor in Alonso’s decision to sign his previous contract. At the time, he pointed specifically to the team’s new facilities, wind tunnel, the incoming regulations and Honda partnership as reasons why the project appealed to him.
The next stage will be determining whether those investments can translate into consistent points and, eventually, regular podium contention.
Alpine remains a potential alternative
Alonso’s future has also been linked with Alpine, where he previously raced before moving to Aston Martin.
However, speculation about a possible return should not be treated as evidence that a switch is imminent. Alonso has remained publicly committed to assessing his options, while Alpine executive adviser Flavio Briatore has also played down suggestions of an immediate reunion.
Recent reports indicate that Aston Martin’s progress has improved the outlook surrounding Alonso’s future, although no new contract has been officially announced.
The coming races could therefore prove decisive. If Aston Martin can demonstrate that its technical recovery is genuine, the team may have a stronger case for keeping Alonso — potentially even if the financial demands remain substantial.
For now, the €40 million figure remains a reported demand attributed to Limacher, rather than a confirmed contractual requirement. The bigger question is whether Aston Martin can convince Alonso that its ambitious project is finally capable of matching his remaining ambitions in Formula 1.
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