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Fernando Alonso has criticised how Formula 1’s broadcaster, FOM, portrays him through the use of ‘grumpy’ radio exchanges with his engineer during practice at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Alonso and Aston Martin struggled in the season finale in Abu Dhabi, with the AMR24 lacking pace in practice and qualifying, leading to a challenging weekend ahead. Despite starting 17th in FP2, Alonso expressed frustration over team performance, similar to his past radio outbursts during tough times. Accusing FOM of promoting negativity, Alonso defended his critical remarks, claiming a portrayal as the “grumpy guy” was intentional. The Spaniard later praised Aston Martin for improving and reaching Q3, optimistic about scoring points in the final race. Despite the setbacks, Alonso remained determined to make the most of the challenging weekend in Abu Dhabi.
