P1racenews AI automatic summary:
F1 champion Fernando Alonso crashed during sprint qualifying…but still made it through to SQ2 at the Canadian Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso, the F1 champion, crashed out of sprint qualifying at the Canadian Grand Prix but still progressed into SQ2 with his Aston Martin.
Alonso’s locked-up front end ended up in the wall at Turn 3, causing a red flag, but his P14 position was secured, allowing him to move on to SQ2.
Aston Martin’s first Q2 appearance in 2026 was a welcome surprise considering their difficult season.
Alonso attributed the crash to pushing beyond the car’s limits in an effort to make up places.
Unfortunately, Alonso’s teammate Lance Stroll was not as successful and was knocked out of SQ1 along with other notable drivers.
The incident highlighted the challenges of the Canadian track and the tight competition in the field.
