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Fernando Alonso criticizes poor driving standards after US Grand Prix incident

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Last updated Oct 29, 2026

Fernando Alonso criticizes poor driving standards after US Grand Prix incident

Summary

Fernando Alonso expressed dissatisfaction with current driving standards in Formula 1 following an incident with Alexander Albon during the US Grand Prix in Austin. Alonso was hit by Albon on the opening lap, leading to a significant loss of downforce for Alonso's car, as noted by Aston Martin's chief trackside officer Mike Krack. Alonso stated that starting from the back of the grid carries inherent risks related to drivers' quality. The comments reflect an ongoing concern around safety and performance in F1 racing.

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Key Details

•Alonso was hit by Albon at the US Grand Prix in Austin.
•The incident caused Alonso a considerable amount of downforce.
•Aston Martin's Mike Krack confirmed the impact on Alonso's car.
•Alonso criticized the quality of current driving standards in F1.
•The race incident raises ongoing safety concerns within the sport.

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After Fernando Alonso was hit by Alexander Albon on the opening lap of the US Grand Prix in Austin – which, according to Aston Martin's chief trackside officer Mike Krack, cost him a considerable amount of downforce – the two-time world champion was highly critical of the current driving standards in Formula 1. "When you start at the back, there is always this risk. I think the quality of ...Keep reading
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