Formula 1 racing legend Fernando Alonso signs a new contract with Aston Martin, planning to race until age 45.

Formula 1 racing legend, Fernando Alonso, signs a new contract with Aston Martin, planning to race until he's 45. Despite the average age of F1 drivers decreasing from 40 in 1950 to 26 in 2016, advancements in science, training strategies, hydration, and temperature management have contributed to maintaining performance in aging drivers. Alonso's commitment to training and recovery challenges the trend of younger drivers dominating the sport.