Fernando Alonso, the veteran Formula 1 driver, signed a contract with Aston Martin that will take him into his mid-40s. Despite commonly held beliefs that age diminishes racing capabilities, Alonso attributes his continued competitiveness to extreme discipline and dedication to training. He believes he still possesses the motivation and fitness of a younger racer and remains hopeful for a championship-contending car in the future, challenging the perception that his age could hinder his performance.