Key facts
- Fernando Alonso, a two-time Formula 1 champion, suggested Sunday's race in Barcelona may be his last.
- The Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will not be held in 2027, with the next event scheduled for 2028.
- Alonso stated he will decide on continuing his racing career after the summer break.
- He acknowledged the difficulty of not being competitive but expressed peace with his career achievements.
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has indicated that Sunday's race in Barcelona will likely be his last in the city, suggesting he is nearing the end of his career. The 44-year-old Spaniard told reporters that the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, which will not be staged in 2027 and is scheduled to be held every two years, makes his participation in 2028 unlikely.
Alonso clarified that he is not announcing his retirement but will take time after the summer break to decide whether to continue racing next season, especially given his Aston Martin car's current performance. He noted that "every race I go to could be my last."
Alonso, an icon of Spanish sports, won his world championships in 2005 and 2006. His last F1 victory was in 2013 at the Montmelo track. This season, he has accumulated only one point and is ranked 18th out of 22 drivers. Despite being at peace with his career, Alonso admitted that not being competitive and unable to win races is difficult.