LONDON :Formula One's oldest driver Fernando Alonso says he is more likely to retire next year if his Aston Martin team have a competitive season.

The double world champion will be 45 next July and out of contract at the end of a season that sees a major technical change, with a new engine era and Honda joining as Aston Martin's partner.

"If things go well, I think it's a very good moment to stop," the Spaniard said in an interview published on the team's website.

"I've been chasing a competitive car and a competitive racing for many, many years, and if I have that I think it's a very good way to close my career.

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