Fernando Alonso criticizes F1 hybrid engines before Canadian Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 3:30 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
Fernando Alonso continues to voice his criticism of the 2026 Formula 1 regulations, emphasizing the negative impact of energy recovery systems on driving risk and cornering. He initially expressed these views during pre-season testing in Bahrain and has reiterated them ahead of the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. The debate centers around whether this shift has diminished the role of driver skill in racing dynamics.
- •Alonso has criticized the 2026 F1 regulations since pre-season testing.
- •He argues that energy recovery systems reduce risk during cornering.
- •His comments were reiterated ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.
- 3:30 PMMotorsport.com — Did F1 lose a “decade of pure racing” with hybrid switch, or is Fernando Alonso just feeling nostalgic?
- 3:27 PMAutosport — Was Alonso correct with F1 hybrid engine criticism?
"Since the start of the season, Fernando Alonso has never hidden his views on the 2026 regulations. As early as pre-season testing in Bahrain, he pointed out that a Formula 1 car so heavily dependent on energy recovery ends up reducing risk through corners – the area where a driver should still be able to make the difference. Alonso reiterated that position ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix ...Keep reading
"Since the start of the season, Fernando Alonso has never hidden his views on the 2026 regulations. As early as pre-season testing in Bahrain, he pointed out that a Formula 1 car so heavily dependent on energy recovery ends up reducing risk through corners – the area where a driver should still be able to make the difference. Alonso reiterated that position ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix ...Keep reading
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External links- Motorsport.comJun 2, 2026, 3:30 PMDid F1 lose a “decade of pure racing” with hybrid switch, or is Fernando Alonso just feeling nostalgic?
Since the start of the season, Fernando Alonso has never hidden his views on the 2026 regulations. As early as pre-season testing in Bahrain, he pointed out that a Formula 1 car so heavily dependent on energy recovery ends up reducing risk through corners – the area where a driver should still be able to make the difference. Alonso reiterated that position ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix ...Keep reading
- AutosportJun 2, 2026, 3:27 PMWas Alonso correct with F1 hybrid engine criticism?
Since the start of the season, Fernando Alonso has never hidden his views on the 2026 regulations. As early as pre-season testing in Bahrain, he pointed out that a Formula 1 car so heavily dependent on energy recovery ends up reducing risk through corners – the area where a driver should still be able to make the difference. Alonso reiterated that position ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix ...Keep reading
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