Fernando Alonso doubles down on poor F1 driving standards: "We all know who we're talking about"
After Fernando Alonso was hit by Alexander Albon on the opening lap of the US Grand Prix in Austin – which, according to Aston Martin's chief trackside officer Mike Krack, cost him a considerable amount of downforce – the two-time world champion was highly critical of the current driving standards in Formula 1. "When you start at the back, there is always this risk. I think the quality of ...…
Fernando Alonso has reiterated his criticism of Formula 1's current driving standards, specifically after being hit by Alexander Albon during the opening lap of the US Grand Prix in Austin. The two-time world champion believes the quality of drivers in the lower third of the grid is poor, with several drivers potentially being responsible for the incidents on that lap.
Alonso, who has experienced these issues throughout the season, insists that the driving standards have not worsened over the years but remain the same. He emphasizes that the issue lies not with the stewards, who are not always consistent, but with the teams and drivers themselves.
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