Fernando Alonso criticizes driving standards after US Grand Prix incident
3 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 6:14 AM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
Fernando Alonso expressed his frustration with Alex Albon following a collision on the opening lap of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix held in Austin. The incident caused Alonso to lose four positions and resulted in floor damage to his Aston Martin AMR26, impacting his performance throughout the race. Alonso, who started from 12th on the grid, lost a position immediately as Esteban Ocon advanced from 15th. The race is still ongoing and developments are expected as it progresses.
- •Alonso collided with Albon on the first lap in Austin
- •The clash cost Alonso four positions in the race
- •Alonso's car sustained floor damage affecting performance
- •He started the race in 12th and fell back early
- •Esteban Ocon gained a position from 15th at the start
- 6:14 AMAutosport — Alonso criticises quality of F1 backmarkers after Albon clash at United States GP
- 6:10 AMMotorsport.com — Fernando Alonso blasts driving standards of bottom half of F1 grid
- 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Fernando Alonso blasts driving standards of bottom half of F1 grid
"Fernando Alonso let rip at Williams' Alex Albon after contact between their cars on the opening lap of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. It cost the Aston Martin driver four places in Austin and left him with floor damage, which compromised the AMR26 for the rest of the race. The two-time world champion lost one position at the start from 12th on the grid as Esteban Ocon surged from 15th ...Keep reading
"Fernando Alonso let rip at Williams' Alex Albon after contact between their cars on the opening lap of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. It cost the Aston Martin driver four places in Austin and left him with floor damage, which compromised the AMR26 for the rest of the race. The two-time world champion lost one position at the start from 12th on the grid as Esteban Ocon surged from 15th ...Keep reading
"First-lap contact with Alex Albon's Williams cost Fernando Alonso several positions and damaged his Aston Martin's floor in Austin
Sources
External links- AutosportOct 26, 2026, 6:14 AMAlonso criticises quality of F1 backmarkers after Albon clash at United States GP
Fernando Alonso let rip at Williams' Alex Albon after contact between their cars on the opening lap of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. It cost the Aston Martin driver four places in Austin and left him with floor damage, which compromised the AMR26 for the rest of the race. The two-time world champion lost one position at the start from 12th on the grid as Esteban Ocon surged from 15th ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 26, 2026, 6:10 AMFernando Alonso blasts driving standards of bottom half of F1 grid
Fernando Alonso let rip at Williams' Alex Albon after contact between their cars on the opening lap of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix. It cost the Aston Martin driver four places in Austin and left him with floor damage, which compromised the AMR26 for the rest of the race. The two-time world champion lost one position at the start from 12th on the grid as Esteban Ocon surged from 15th ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 26, 2026, 6:10 AMFernando Alonso blasts driving standards of bottom half of F1 grid
First-lap contact with Alex Albon's Williams cost Fernando Alonso several positions and damaged his Aston Martin's floor in Austin
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