Fernando Alonso Reveals Impact of 2026 F1 Rules on Circuits
Alonso said hybrid-era cars have reduced overtaking and stripped character from Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps and Suzuka, and he urged a power-balance change.
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Fernando Alonso slams ‘assassination’ of classic Formula One circuits
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso said on Wednesday that several of the sport’s iconic circuits had been “assassinated” by the modern hybrid era and urged the higher officials to make changes.
Aston Martin's complaints came after the 10 days of the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid's new Madring circuit, described as a "car killer" and "race killer" by drivers and many specialists. However, Alonso pointed out that his disappointment with the experience of driving in the F1 this year extends to many other circuits and cited Silverstone (England), Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) and Suzuka (Japan), three of the classic layouts of the calendar. T…
Spanish Aston Martin star Fernando Alonso (45) criticises the behaviour of the 2026 racing cars: "This is how we kill the entire classic racetracks."
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