Fernando Alonso given a new nickname by Oscar Piastri after Aston Martin heroics in Malaysia

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri dubbed Fernando Alonso the "master of chaos" following the veteran's impressive drive at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia. Alonso earned Aston Martin's best result of the 2026 season by finishing eighth, holding off defending champion Lando Norris to secure four championship points. Piastri, who finished sixth, reacted with astonishment over team radio when his race engineer Tom Stallard informed him of Alonso's top-ten finish.

The race marked a strong weekend for Aston Martin, with both Alonso and teammate Lance Stroll reaching Q2 for the first time this season. Alonso recently signed a contract extension for 2027, and the team capitalized on the AMR26's compatibility with the Sepang circuit, though questions remain about the Honda engine's overall power output ahead of the upcoming race in Singapore.