Alonso criticizes the new rules, saying, This is not realistic.
Fernando Alonso is not fond of the recently implemented rules. The Spaniard claims that fans are being offered a gimmick in addition to it being far too technical. He believes that not much of it will be possible.
The FIA unveiled the new rules for 2026 on Thursday. The public was unaware of the specifics of the new automotive laws, even though the majority of the engine’s 2026 design was already known. Immediately noticeable were the active aerodynamics and related tricks to facilitate overtaking.
Alonso remarked, “It seems complicated,” prior to the Canadian race weekend.”Ultimately, the fans must express their opinions. For us, it can just mean pressing various buttons or doing extra work on the steering wheel. Undoubtedly, cars nowadays have a lot of technology and sophistication. It appears that there won’t be a decrease in 2026. The engines are also highly ambitious.
The cars themselves, as well as the engines they power, have lofty goals. Specifically, they must weigh 30 kg less than the cars that are on the road today. Excellent aim, but Alonso fires without knowing when to stop when he is questioned about whether this is a “gimmick” intended to entice the crowd.
“I don’t think it’s conceivable to reach 30 kg already. The problem is that automobiles and tires get heavier as well if the power unit is set to 50% electric and the batteries are required to sustain that. Vehicle weight will only go up by 20 or 30 kg due to the power unit. After that, you should lessen the weight.
Therefore, in order to reach 30, you have to shed 60 kg from the existing car, which right now the team presumably believes is an impossibility, he stated.
They’ve got two years to meet that goal. In Formula One, as usual, highly intelligent people will make things conceivable in 2026 that are unthinkable in 2024. All of this, in my opinion, is a result of something else in the vehicle. It ought to be simpler, in my opinion. It ought to be more about pure racing, with the focus being mostly on the drivers, the team, and the particular setup and racetrack. and greater latitude in the automobiles’ designs. To offer one example, certain Formula One cars had six wheels
The same as in 2005, when we were using Bridgestone and Michelin tires. If Michelin performed better, perhaps Bridgestone would have a challenging season. The intermediate tires are excellent for Bridgestone and all Bridgestone cars; they can win the race and place on the podium. Perhaps it will rain in Montreal. That kind of independence, where decisions are made on your own initiative rather than being forced by laws, is what I appreciate. However, as I’ve already stated, everyone has a different perspective, and this is mine. I’m content. I’ll adjust. Alonso closed his lengthy monologue by saying, “But the most essential thing is that you have the fastest car, and that’s what we need to focus on.
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