Fernando Alonso has once again voiced his frustration with the 2026 Formula 1 technical regulations, arguing that the current generation of cars places too little emphasis on driver skill during on-track battles. The two-time world champion believes overtaking has become overly dependent on power unit deployment rather than the talent of the driver behind the wheel.
More criticism of Formula 1
The British Grand Prix weekend once again highlighted Aston Martin’s difficult run of form, with both drivers finishing well down the order. Fernando Alonso crossed the line in 18th place after narrowly avoiding a premature retirement before the race had even begun, managing to resolve a problem that arose during the formation lap.
Throughout the 2026 season, the Spanish veteran has not held back in expressing his concerns about the direction Formula 1 has taken. Following the Silverstone weekend, Alonso once again criticised the championship, this time focusing on the technical regulations introduced this year and the way they have changed overtaking and wheel-to-wheel racing.
Alonso’s verdict on the new regulations
“I don’t know what impression the Silverstone race left. It depends on what the fans and the sport want,” Alonso told the media. “In my opinion, they didn’t see a real race at Silverstone. I watched some footage from the Sprint again. You could see drivers overtaking halfway down the straights simply because they had more battery deployment available.”
“There’s no contribution from the driver, no special talent required to overtake the car in front. You don’t need to brake later than your rival, you don’t need to pass around the outside, and you don’t need to take any risks. You simply press a button and drive past, provided you have a better power unit than the car ahead of you,” he concluded.
Fernando Alonso has therefore voiced strong concerns regarding the 2026 F1 regulations, claiming that the current system prioritizes car performance over the driver’s ability to pull off overtakes.
Leave a Reply