Free extension for sports fans
Advertisement
Advertisement

Alonso slams ‘quality of drivers’ after Albon clash

Oct.26 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has launched a surprisingly harsh attack on Alex Albon after first-lap contact ruined what he felt was Aston Martin’s strongest race of the season. The pair touched at Turn 11, leaving Alonso with heavy floor and…

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 5:22 AM
Alonso slams ‘quality of drivers’ after Albon clash
Key Things to Know
  • Fernando Alonso heavily criticized Alex Albon and lower-grid drivers following a first-lap Turn 11 collision.
  • The clash caused floor and sidepod damage to Alonso's car, costing an estimated half-second per lap.
  • Stewards investigated the first-lap incident between Alonso and Albon but decided to take no action.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Fernando Alonso criticized Alex Albon and questioned the driving standards of lower-grid competitors following a first-lap collision at Turn 11. The contact caused substantial floor and sidepod damage to Alonso's Aston Martin, which he estimated cost half a second per lap, though race stewards chose not to penalize Albon.

Despite the setback, Alonso stated that Aston Martin demonstrated points-scoring pace in what he considered their most competitive race of the season. Meanwhile, Carlos Sainz expressed frustration with his own car's performance, lamenting a severe deficit to top-ten contenders.

Advertisement

Never Miss a Sports Update

Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.

No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.