FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem recently expressed his concern over the possibility of Fernando Alonso leaving Formula 1 while he is not in a competitive position. Alonso, a 45-year-old two-time world champion, is currently out of contract with Aston Martin, which is currently 10th in the championship this season. The team has struggled with an uncompetitive car, and its engine partner, Honda, has the least powerful power unit on the grid. Speaking at an event in Madrid, Ben Sulayem emphasized that it would be "not acceptable" for Alonso to leave F1 under these circumstances. He stated that Alonso should only leave the sport after achieving success, rather than being forced out due to poor performance. Ben Sulayem, who has faced controversy during his tenure as FIA president, including criticism over changes to the organization's governance structure, added that he planned to speak with Alonso directly. Ben Sulayem mentioned that he had previously taken legal steps in May to help Aston Martin improve their engine performance. He encouraged Alonso to share his thoughts on how the team could improve their results. An FIA spokesperson clarified that Ben Sulayem's comments were related to the Aduo system, which allows engine manufacturers whose power units are more than 2% behind the best to receive additional development opportunities. When questioned about whether Ben Sulayem's comments suggested he might overstep his role as FIA president, the spokesperson noted that he is passionate about drivers, having been one himself. They added that there was no need to overinterpret his remarks.