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Alonso calls 33% of the F1 grid 'low quality'

Fernando Alonso has taken aim at Alex Albon following their collision on lap one of the United States Grand Prix, calling him part of a lower-third of the Formula 1 grid where "the quality of the drivers" is "very low".

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Originally reported by The Race
Alonso calls 33% of the F1 grid 'low quality'
Photo: The Race

Fernando Alonso: What Happened

The Race reported on Sunday, October 25, 2026 in a story involving Fernando Alonso, United States Grand Prix, Alex Albon. Here is how the report opens:

Fernando Alonso has taken aim at Alex Albon following their collision on lap one of the United States Grand Prix, calling him part of a lower-third of the Formula 1 grid where "the quality of the drivers" is "very low".

— The Race
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It is one of many Formula 1 stories we are following today. Below are the key takeaways, how the story is being reported across the sport, background on United States Grand Prix and what to watch next.

Key Takeaways

  • The story: Alonso calls 33% of the F1 grid 'low quality'
  • Who’s involved: Fernando Alonso, United States Grand Prix, Alex Albon and Formula
  • League: Formula 1
  • First reported: Sunday, October 25, 2026 by The Race

Background: United States Grand Prix

The United States Grand Prix is a motor racing event that has been held on and off since 1908, when it was known as the American Grand Prize. The Grand Prix later became part of the Formula One World Championship. As of 2026, the Grand Prix has been held 55 times at ten different locations. Since 2012, it has been held every year at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas, except in 2020 when it was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Text from Wikipedia’s United States Grand Prix article, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What happened with Fernando Alonso?

Fernando Alonso has taken aim at Alex Albon following their collision on lap one of the United States Grand Prix, calling him part of a lower-third of the Formula 1 grid where "the quality of the drivers" is "very low". The Race reported the story on Sunday, October 25, 2026.

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The Race first reported it on Sunday, October 25, 2026. ForTheFans summarizes it here with background and related Formula 1 news.

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