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Alonso criticises current F1 cars after Spanish GP qualifying

Fernando Alonso said Formula 1 "cannot continue this way" after a difficult qualifying session at the Spanish Grand Prix. He praised the new 5.4km Madring layout but argued the current generation of cars is being limited on a circuit with several fast, high-commitment corners.

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September 13, 2026
Alonso criticises current F1 cars after Spanish GP qualifying

Fernando Alonso voiced frustration after another disappointing qualifying result at the Spanish Grand Prix, saying Formula 1 "cannot continue this way." The Aston Martin driver made the comments after his home race weekend in Spain.

Alonso was positive about the new 5.4km Madring circuit, describing it as a challenging track. The layout includes several high-speed, high-commitment corners.

At the same time, Alonso warned that the current generation of Formula 1 cars is being held back on this type of circuit. His criticism came in the wake of a difficult qualifying performance.

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