F1 News: Fernando Alonso Speaks Out - Allegations Outshining Unexciting Racing

The Aston Martin driver has hinted at the problem currently affecting Formula 1

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso has revealed that with the current state of affairs in Formula 1, the controversies brewing off-track are garnering more attention than the on-track action, which seems unexciting, courtesy of that "one car winning the last 72 grand prix".

Key Takeaways:

• Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin voiced concerns over Formula 1's state, highlighting off-track controversies overshadowing unexciting on-track action due to one dominant car.
• February and March saw F1 embroiled in controversies, including Christian Horner's misconduct investigation at Red Bull and internal discord with Max Verstappen's father.
• An internal ethics probe at the FIA emerged, alleging President Mohammed Ben Sulayem's involvement in hindering the Las Vegas circuit approval and influencing last year's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix outcome involving Alonso. Alonso awaits FIA's investigation outcome.

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February was a month of controversies in F1, with the off-track action spilling into March. The focus leading up to the season opener in Bahrain revolved around Christian Horner's misconduct investigation at Red Bull. Following the dismissal of those allegations, the narrative has evolved into an internal discord between Horner and the father of Max Verstappen, Jos Verstappen.

In addition, reports surfaced about an internal ethics probe within the governing FIA. The BBC reported allegations from a whistle-blower, suggesting FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem tried to obstruct the approval of the Las Vegas street circuit and tamper with the outcome of the previous year's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. The race had witnessed Aston Martin's Alonso initially lose and then regain a podium spot following the reversal of a post-race penalty.

Speaking to the media on Wednesday on the controversies and the unexciting on-track scenario in 2024, Alonso said:

"There is too much talk off-track because on-track activities are not very exciting at the moment.

"There is one car winning the last 72 grand prix, more or less dominating three years.

"So, when this happens in a sport, there is always a lot of activity off-track."

Speaking on the investigation involving Ben Sulayem on the penalty reversal, Alonso added:

"It's more an FIA investigation that we have to respect and see the outcome.

"We are happy with all the evidence and all the proof that we showed last year, so it was quite a clear resolution for us. So let's see what FIA says on their own investigation, but it's not really up to us, to Aston Martin."

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