Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso will extend his Formula One career by joining Aston Martin next season. The 41-year-old Spaniard will replace Sebastian Vettel, who announced his retirement last week. Alonso`s contract with Alpine was ending this season. Aston Martin said Monday that it signed Alonso to a multi-year deal.

"No one in Formula One today is demonstrating a greater vision and absolute commitment to winning, and that makes it a really exciting opportunity for me," Alonso said of Aston Martin.