Alonso Continues Criticism of Albon

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso repeated his criticism after his contact with Williams driver Alex Albon at the US Grand Prix in Austin.

On the first lap of the race, Albon tried to pass Alonso, who was in 12th place, at the start of Turn 11, but hit the side of the Aston Martin. Both cars were damaged.

Neither Albon nor Alonso received a penalty. Alonso finished the race in 16th place, while Albon finished 17th. After the race, Alonso said the level of the drivers in the bottom third of the grid was "very low."

Alonso said, "I think this is simply a very low level of driving and a lack of talent." He noted that repeated mistakes and crashes had occurred throughout the season, and that half the race had happened on the first lap. He added that he would not be happy if he were the team boss. However, he also stressed that he did not care whether the other teams were satisfied with this situation.

Alonso recalled that Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton had started from the back of the grid due to reasons such as engine changes and still won races. He also cited Kimi Antonelli's race at Monza as an example. In his view, the first lap is not the end of the world. With enough confidence and talent, it is possible to wait a few laps.

This debate came back into the spotlight ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix.