Fernando Alonso stated that he continues to have fun in Formula 1, despite the challenges faced by Aston Martin and the changes brought about by the new category regulations.
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The Spaniard had already commented on the 2026 rules since the preseason tests, following the line of other drivers who showed dissatisfaction with the changes. Still, Alonso highlighted that the new cars continue to provide a positive experience behind the wheel.
“I think it’s fun to drive these cars,” Alonso said in a conversation with the press during Thursday (16) media activities at the Belgian GP. “If you compared it with the previous generation of cars, I would say no, because they were very different and had a purely aggressive mode. And driving at the limit of the cars, physics, and pushing the tires to the max, and all that kind of thing – we don’t do that anymore.”
Despite the changes, Alonso said his motivation remains the same when fighting for positions on the track: “But I like to compete and I like to race against the rest of the grid,” he said. “So, when I close the visor, I really don’t notice anything new in the rules. I’m just fighting against the car next to me. And I’m still having fun and still like what I do.”
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The driver also highlighted that the battle with other competitors is the main factor that keeps his satisfaction in Formula 1. “If I were alone on the track, I probably wouldn’t like driving these cars very much. But because I’m with 21 other cars, I like it a lot.”
Aston Martin awaits new updates for the Hungarian Grand Prix, before the summer break, while Alonso should continue seeking better results with the current car.
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