Fernando Alonso, the Spanish driver for Aston Martin, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the new regulations imposed by Formula 1 for the 2026 season. After the British Grand Prix, Alonso stated that, under current conditions, it is not necessary to have great talent as a driver to compete.
The new rules introduced this year include radical changes in both the chassis and the power units. Particularly, F1 has opted for a combination of electric energy and internal combustion engines that has generated a different competition, focused on battery management.
According to the Asturian driver, races have taken on a ‘yo-yo’ character, where energy differences between vehicles allow for more overtakes in sections that were previously not possible. Alonso noted that during the sprint race at Silverstone, drivers could easily advance with just a button.
The two-time champion said, ‘You do not need to brake anyone or overtake on the outside. You just have to press a button if your engine is better than the one in front.’ This new dynamic has sparked his criticism, especially since Aston Martin has had limited performance this year.
With an eye on the upcoming Belgian Grand Prix, Alonso believes that the situation will not change, as Spa-Francorchamps presents similar characteristics to Silverstone, with fast corners and long straights that will affect energy management.
‘Next week will be similar, we need to save energy in order to deploy in the key areas of the circuit,’ he warned. Alonso’s criticisms highlight his frustration with the current evolution of Formula 1 and its implications for competition among drivers.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
