06/02/2026/Autosport
Was Alonso correct with F1 hybrid engine criticism?
Summary
Fernando Alonso has questioned whether the 2026 Formula 1 hybrid regulations reduce the driver’s ability to make a difference.
Article
Since the start of the season, Fernando Alonso has never hidden his views on the 2026 regulations. As early as pre-season testing in Bahrain, he pointed out that a Formula 1 car so heavily dependent on energy recovery ends up reducing risk through corners – the area where a driver should still be able to make the difference. Alonso reiterated that position ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.