Charles Leclerc defends Alex Albon amid Fernando Alonso's criticism
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 29, 2026, 10:21 PM
Last updated Oct 29, 2026
Charles Leclerc, driving for Ferrari, has openly supported Alex Albon in response to Fernando Alonso's recent criticism of lower-tier drivers. Alonso had expressed concerns about the quality of driving in the back of the grid following his encounter with Albon at the United States Grand Prix. In his remarks, Leclerc emphasized that he believes the standard across the entire field is high, countering Alonso's assertion regarding the performance levels. Alonso stood by his comments in subsequent media engagements, highlighting a divide in opinions on driver performance in the current season.
- •Leclerc criticizes Alonso's views on driver standards.
- •Alonso commented after the United States Grand Prix.
- •Leclerc asserts high performance level across all drivers.
- •Alonso maintained his stance in follow-up media discussions.
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"Alex Albon says Fernando Alonso's criticism on his clash in Austin was "not nice to hear" but dismisses the Spaniard's claims that the bottom third of the grid is lacking quality. Alonso was furious after a first-lap clash with Albon at the Circuit of the Americas left him with permanent damage to his floor, leaving him with less downforce and unable to capitalise on a more competitive weekend ...Keep reading
"Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has rejected Fernando Alonso's claim that the standard of driving at the back of the grid is low, insisting the level is "very, very high" across the field. Alonso criticised the lower third of the grid after his battle with Williams driver Alex Albon at last weekend's United States Grand Prix and stood by his comments while speaking to the media in ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comOct 29, 2026, 10:21 PMAlex Albon dismisses Fernando Alonso criticism: 'F1 has no more pay drivers'
Alex Albon says Fernando Alonso's criticism on his clash in Austin was "not nice to hear" but dismisses the Spaniard's claims that the bottom third of the grid is lacking quality. Alonso was furious after a first-lap clash with Albon at the Circuit of the Americas left him with permanent damage to his floor, leaving him with less downforce and unable to capitalise on a more competitive weekend ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 29, 2026, 9:40 PMCharles Leclerc defends Alex Albon after Fernando Alonso's scathing criticism
Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has rejected Fernando Alonso's claim that the standard of driving at the back of the grid is low, insisting the level is "very, very high" across the field. Alonso criticised the lower third of the grid after his battle with Williams driver Alex Albon at last weekend's United States Grand Prix and stood by his comments while speaking to the media in ...Keep reading
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