Fernando Alonso criticizes Formula 1 car performance at Madring circuit
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 13, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Sep 13, 2026
Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso publicly expressed frustration regarding Formula 1's current vehicle regulations during the Spanish Grand Prix at the Madring circuit. Despite offering praise for the layout of the 5.4km track, which includes various high-speed and technical corners, Alonso stated that the modern generation of cars prevents drivers from pushing the machine to its full capability. He warned that the series cannot continue under current technical constraints, indicating the current car specifications are hindering the competitive experience at the new Spanish venue. These comments arrive as the paddock gathers at the site for this weekend's competition. Alonso remains critical of the limitations inherent in the current F1 chassis design when paired with demanding racing circuits.
- •Fernando Alonso criticizes F1 car performance at the Spanish Grand Prix.
- •The 5.4km Madring circuit serves as the new venue for the Spanish Grand Prix.
- •Alonso describes the Madring track as having high-speed and high-commitment corners.
- •The Aston Martin driver warns that current car limitations impact the sport's sustainability.
- 8:50 AMMotorsport.com — "F1 cannot continue this way" - Fernando Alonso sounds the alarm at Spanish GP home race
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — "F1 cannot continue this way" - Fernando Alonso sounds the alarm at Spanish GP home race
"Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso has warned that Formula 1 "cannot continue this way" after being disappointed by how the current generation of cars is being held back on the challenging Madring circuit, the new home of the Spanish Grand Prix. As much as Alonso was full of praise for the challenging 5.4km Madring track, which features several high-speed and high-commitment corners with ...Keep reading
"The two-time champion says he has held talks with F1 chiefs to fast-track rule changes after being disillusioned by the 2026 cars on the new Spanish Grand Prix circuit
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 13, 2026, 8:50 AM"F1 cannot continue this way" - Fernando Alonso sounds the alarm at Spanish GP home race
Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso has warned that Formula 1 "cannot continue this way" after being disappointed by how the current generation of cars is being held back on the challenging Madring circuit, the new home of the Spanish Grand Prix. As much as Alonso was full of praise for the challenging 5.4km Madring track, which features several high-speed and high-commitment corners with ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 13, 2026, 8:50 AM"F1 cannot continue this way" - Fernando Alonso sounds the alarm at Spanish GP home race
The two-time champion says he has held talks with F1 chiefs to fast-track rule changes after being disillusioned by the 2026 cars on the new Spanish Grand Prix circuit
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