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Williams boss disputes Fernando Alonso's claim over quality of F1 grid
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Williams boss disputes Fernando Alonso's claim over quality of F1 grid

Williams boss James Vowles has repudiated Fernando Alonso's claim that the quality among the drivers in the lower reaches of the Formula 1 grid is at a "very low" level.

How Ocon's replacement is really faring on his shock F1 debut
The Race

How Ocon's replacement is really faring on his shock F1 debut

Ryo Hirakawa was about to go for his usual run on Saturday morning in Mexico when he got the call telling him he would get the opportunity "I've always been ready for" to qualify for his Formula 1 debut.

'There's no pay drivers now': Alonso's rivals reject his criticism of 'one-third' of the grid
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'There's no pay drivers now': Alonso's rivals reject his criticism of 'one-third' of the grid

Fernando Alonso's rivals do not share his view that one-third of the Formula 1 grid has "very low" driving standards. Albon initially tried to downplay his rival's comments as being made "in the heat of the moment" after the race.

Fernando Alonso doubles down on brutal F1 grid verdict as Alex Albon hits back
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Fernando Alonso doubles down on brutal F1 grid verdict as Alex Albon hits back

Fernando Alonso has doubled down on his controversial assessment of F1's backmarkers, refusing to back away from his verdict on the quality of the 2026 grid.

Alex Albon dismisses Fernando Alonso criticism: 'F1 has no more pay drivers'
Motorsport.com

Alex Albon dismisses Fernando Alonso criticism: 'F1 has no more pay drivers'

Fernando Alonso's stinging criticism of Williams driver Alex Albon and the "bottom third of the grid" has provoked plenty of reaction in Formula 1's Mexico City Grand Prix paddock Alex Albon says Fernando Alonso's criticism on his clash in Austin was "not nice to hear" but…

Alonso stands by F1 driver quality criticism as rivals hit back
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Alonso stands by F1 driver quality criticism as rivals hit back

Fernando Alonso has stood by his recent criticism of Formula 1 driver standards as several rivals defended the quality of the grid. The Aston Martin driver sparked a debate after his collision with Williams driver Alex Albon on the first lap of the United States Grand Prix last…

Rivals reject Alonso's brutal 'low quality' F1 drivers claim
The Race

Rivals reject Alonso's brutal 'low quality' F1 drivers claim

Fernando Alonso's Formula 1 rivals have pushed back against the Spaniard's claims that the quality of drivers in the lower third of the field is "very low".

Charles Leclerc defends Alex Albon after Fernando Alonso's scathing criticism
Motorsport.com

Charles Leclerc defends Alex Albon after Fernando Alonso's scathing criticism

Charles Leclerc has defended the standard of driving across the Formula 1 grid after Fernando Alonso's recent comments Ferrari Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has rejected Fernando Alonso's claim that the standard of driving at the back of the grid is low, insisting the level…

Alonso criticises quality of F1 backmarkers after Albon clash at United States GP
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Alonso criticises quality of F1 backmarkers after Albon clash at United States GP

First-lap contact with Alex Albon's Williams cost Fernando Alonso several positions and damaged his Aston Martin's floor in Austin Fernando Alonso let rip at Williams' Alex Albon after contact between their cars on the opening lap of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso blasts driving standards of bottom half of F1 grid
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Fernando Alonso blasts driving standards of bottom half of F1 grid

First-lap contact with Alex Albon's Williams cost Fernando Alonso several positions and damaged his Aston Martin's floor in Austin Fernando Alonso let rip at Williams' Alex Albon after contact between their cars on the opening lap of the Formula 1 United States Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso blasts 'very low' Formula 1 driver quality
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Fernando Alonso blasts 'very low' Formula 1 driver quality

Fernando Alonso has criticised the standard of drivers towards the back of the Formula 1 grid following a collision with Alex Albon at the United States Grand Prix.