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Fernando Alonso has delivered a blunt assessment of F1’s current direction, rueing what he calls the loss of “pure racing.”
Fernando Alonso expressed disappointment in Formula 1’s current direction, bemoaning the apparent loss of “pure racing.”
As one of F1’s longest-serving drivers, Alonso has competed for teams like Renault, McLaren, Ferrari, and Aston Martin since 2001, experiencing significant changes in racing dynamics.
The 2026 rule changes, particularly the increased electrification, raised concerns for Alonso about the essence of racing, leading to calls for adjustments during pre-season testing in Miami.
The FIA addressed some of the core issues with a planned shift to a 60/40 split in internal combustion by 2027, but Alonso is eagerly anticipating the return to a V8 era in 2030 or 2031.
Despite acknowledging the FIA’s willingness to listen to drivers’ feedback, Alonso remains critical of the shift to turbo hybrids in 2014, which, in his view, has detracted from the essence of racing.
Alonso’s dissatisfaction with the current regulations underscores his desire for a return to a formula where internal combustion engines play a more prominent role in driving performance.
