Alonso and Sainz collide, sparking accusations after Spanish GP
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 9:42 PM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz faced off during the Spanish Grand Prix on September 13, 2026, in Madrid, resulting in a collision while competing for position. Alonso accused Sainz of squeezing him into the wall at high speed, while Sainz cited the corner's tight nature as the cause of the incident. Sainz received a five-second penalty and eventually retired due to mechanical issues. Alonso finished in 17th place, also suffering damage to his car. The race was held at the new Madring track for the first time since 1981.
- •Alonso and Sainz collided while battling for position during the race.
- •Sainz received a five-second penalty for the incident.
- •Alonso finished 17th, while Sainz retired due to car issues.
- •The race marked F1's return to Madrid after 45 years.
- •Spanish King Felipe VI attended the event.
- 9:42 PMYahoo Sports — Alonso and Sainz exchange accusations after disastrous Spanish GP for home drivers
"Ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz were side by side, smiling and chatting as they addressed the local crowd. In a home grand prix to forget, Alonso and Sainz struggled on the track and then exchanged accusations off it. The only two Spaniards on the grid collided while fighting for position, and neither was happy with the incident that happened when Alonso tried to pass Sainz on a fast part of the circuit early in the race.
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