Alonso and Sainz collide, sparking accusations after Spanish GP

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.

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