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Guenther Steiner criticizes FIA president over Alonso retention comments

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 3:12 PM

Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Guenther Steiner criticizes FIA president over Alonso retention comments

Summary

Guenther Steiner has responded to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem's remarks regarding Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso. Ben Sulayem stated that it was "not acceptable" for Alonso to leave amid Aston Martin's challenging 2026 season. Steiner's criticism highlights the tension between team officials and the governing body over driver retention strategies. The dispute emerges as the Spanish Grand Prix approaches, where Alonso's performance will be closely scrutinized.

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Key Details

•Steiner condemns Ben Sulayem's comments on Alonso's situation.
•Ben Sulayem seeks FIA intervention to help retain Alonso.
•Aston Martin faces difficulties in the 2026 season.
•The Spanish Grand Prix is upcoming, raising performance expectations.

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3:12 PMMotorsport.com — Guenther Steiner fires back at Mohammed Ben Sulayem over Fernando Alonso remarks

What they're saying

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Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has heavily criticised suggestions from FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem that the governing body could help Aston Martin to retain Fernando Alonso in the championship. Amid a torrid 2026 campaign so far for the Silverstone outfit, Ben Sulayem stated ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix that it was "not acceptable" for the two-time champion to ...Keep reading
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