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Alonso criticises standard at back of F1 grid after Albon clash
Fernando Alonso criticised the quality of driving at the back of the Formula 1 field after his collision with Alex Albon on lap one of the United States Grand Prix. He said the lower third of the grid includes drivers of a very low standard.
F1 Hub Newsroom
October 26, 2026
Fernando Alonso spoke critically about the standard of driving in Formula 1 after a collision with Alex Albon on the opening lap of the United States Grand Prix.
According to the reports, Alonso said the quality of drivers in the lower third of the grid is very low. He also described the standard of driving at the tail end of the field as very low.
The comments were made in the aftermath of his tangle with Albon, which prompted Alonso to single him out in his assessment.