Lewis Hamilton praises Fernando Alonso’s contract extension
Lewis Hamilton applauded Fernando Alonso after the Spaniard secured an Aston Martin deal that keeps him on the grid through 2027, igniting a flurry of comments across social‑media platforms ahead of the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Alonso, 46, will continue racing in Formula 1 for Aston Martin, becoming the oldest active driver in the category. The extension follows a season in which the team struggled with car and power‑unit reliability, ending 10th in the constructors’ standings with three points.
Hamilton noted that “there’s a lot of drivers at the front who can’t compete with Fernando in pure talent,” a statement that quickly went viral. Reddit users and the Autosport community highlighted the rare respect shown, with some fans celebrating the camaraderie between the pair.
Alonso began his F1 journey at the 2001 Australian Grand Prix and now boasts 440 starts, two World Championships (2005, 2006), 32 victories, 106 podiums, and 22 pole positions. His career has spanned Minardi, Renault, McLaren, Ferrari, Alpine, and currently Aston Martin.
As the season progresses, Hamilton’s endorsement may offer Aston Martin renewed confidence, while Alonso prepares to compete at the highest level well into his forties.
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