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Fernando Alonso has demanded that Aston Martin effectively writes off the remaining four races of the F1 season to “rest” before the new rules arrive in 2026.
Fernando Alonso has requested that Aston Martin essentially give up on the remaining four races of the Formula 1 season to rest before the new rules come into effect in 2026. Despite a challenging year with the AMR25 struggling for pace, Aston Martin is aiming to salvage a strong finish to 2025 as they battle for sixth place in the Constructors’ Championship. Alonso emphasizes the need for the team to focus on the major technical regulation changes for 2026 in order to return to competitiveness. Operational improvements are a key priority for Aston Martin following a disappointing showing in Mexico, where Alonso retired and Lance Stroll finished without scoring any points. Recognizing the team’s decline in the latter part of the season, Alonso advocates for resting and diverting efforts for 2025 towards preparing for a stronger performance in 2026. As they race hard and travel extensively in the next two months, Alonso stresses the importance of conserving energy and starting the new year with fully charged batteries.
