Fernando Alonso says F1 hybrid era robbed the sport of a decade of pure racing

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso criticised Formula 1’s turbo‑hybrid era, saying the regulations introduced in 2014 have cost the sport nearly a decade of “pure pilotage”. Speaking in Montreal before the Canadian Grand Prix, he argued that the power‑unit design always rewards slowing in corners and that modest tweaks, such as the planned 60‑40 split of combustion to electric power for 2027, will not fix the underlying problem.

Alonso also warned that current overtaking often reflects battery‑driven strategy rather than driver skill, and he highlighted a broader shift of top drivers toward endurance and other series, noting the impact of such moves on motorsport fans.