Alonso Doubles Down on Backmarker Driving Standards, F1 Rivals Disagree
Alonso defended his remarks after a collision with Alex Albon, while Carlos Sainz said the Formula One grid is stronger than before.
- On Thursday, Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso doubled down on his criticism of driving standards in Formula One's bottom third, claiming there is "a very low level of driving and lack of talent" in the backfield.
- Following a collision with Williams driver Alex Albon at Austin's Circuit of the Americas, Alonso told reporters ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, "I still feel the same."
- Responding to the criticism, Albon disagreed, stating "It's not nice to hear those comments" while defending the current grid's strength compared to 15 years ago.
- Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz also rejected the claims, adding "I would say I've never been in the last third of the grid until this year," emphasizing the talent present.
- Ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Albon expressed hope that he and Alonso do not "cross paths" during the race weekend.
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Motor racing-Alonso doubles down on backmarker driving standards, F1 rivals disagree - Regional Media News
By Alan Baldwin MEXICO CITY, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Fernando Alonso doubled down on his criticism of driving standards among Formula One's backmarkers on Thursday as Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon hit back. Double world champion Alonso, whose Aston Martin team are second [...]
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The Straits TimesAlonso doubles down on backmarker driving standards, F1 rivals disagree
MEXICO CITY, Oct 29 : Fernando Alonso doubled down on his criticism of driving standards among Formula One's backmarkers on Thursday as Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon hit back.Double world champion Alonso, whose Aston Martin team are second from last overall and one place behind Williams, said
Motor racing-Alonso doubles down on backmarker driving standards, F1 rivals disagree
By Alan Baldwin MEXICO CITY, Oct 29 (Reuters) - Fernando Alonso doubled down on his criticism of driving standards among Formula One's backmarkers on Thursday as Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon hit back. Double world champion Alonso, whose...
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