Fernando Alonso Makes Radical F1 2026 Proposal over Controversial Energy Rules
Alonso said reducing battery peak power would keep speed building through straights and help restore driver control under F1's current rules.
- On Wednesday, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso proposed adjusting Formula 1 energy regulations, arguing current rules force drivers to "drive slow to go fast" and hinder natural racing instinct.
- Current hybrid regulations require complex battery management, forcing drivers to "lift and coast" before corners. Alonso claimed these constraints have "killed" iconic circuits like Silverstone, Spa-Francorchamps, and Suzuka.
- Reducing peak battery power to maintain speed over longer periods could smooth acceleration, the Aston Martin driver suggested, making the sport feel "more natural" by restoring natural racing dynamics.
- FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem recently held discussions with Alonso about his future, noting it would be "not acceptable" for the 45-year-old Spaniard to exit Formula 1 while uncompetitive.
- Political wrangling among stakeholders makes implementing further changes for 2027 or 2028 complex, though F1 plans a 60-40 internal combustion power split by 2028, leaving Alonso's battery proposal facing regulatory hurdles.
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