Fernando Alonso doubles down on comments about backmarkers
Alonso said after last weekend's U.S. Grand Prix that there was "a very low level of driving and lack of talent" in the bottom third of the grid.
Fernando Alonso has criticized Alex Albon's statements following a collision at the Austin Grand Prix, claiming that Formula 1 currently has no pay drivers. Alonso, who was involved in a first-lap incident with Albon, suggested that the bottom third of the grid lacks quality drivers. However, Albon dismissed Alonso's comments, stating that the level of competition is strong across the entire grid.
Both drivers acknowledged the intensity of their battle, with Albon expressing respect for Alonso despite disagreeing with his remarks. Alpine's Pierre Gasly, Haas' Oliver Bearman, and Cadillac's Sergio Perez echoed Albon's sentiments, emphasizing that the current grid possesses a high level of talent and skill.
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