--- title: "Fernando Alonso Is Angry: 2026 F1 Cars Are the ‘Worst Ever’ and ‘Should Not Be Racing’" date: "2026-06-05" modified: "2026-06-05" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/fernando-alonso-is-angry-2026-f1-cars-are-the-worst-ever-and-should-not-be-racing" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Fernando Alonso Is Angry: 2026 F1 Cars Are the ‘Worst Ever’ and ‘Should Not Be Racing’ ![Fernando Alonso participates in the Canadian Grand Prix, Formula 1, at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, on May 24, 2026. (Photo by Alessio Morgese/NurPhoto via Getty Images)]() *\Alessio Morgese via Getty\* Fernando Alonso has had it with the current [Formula 1]() regulations. Following Practice 1 in Monaco on Thursday, the two-time world champion made some big statements about the current state of affairs, at least as far as his situation is concerned: “This is probably the worst generation of cars I ever drove in Monaco,” said Alonso, per *[Motorsport.com]()*. Alonso is mostly sounding off about how energy is recuperated to charge the hybrid system's battery, which has caused a lot of controversy because it forces drivers to lift through corners rather than stay flat or push as hard as possible. This situation came to a head during the Japanese Grand Prix, where most corners around Suzuka are usually taken at high speed, but this year drivers had to accommodate to harvest energy. ![MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - 2026/06/05: Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Aramco Formula 1 Team on track during free practice 1 ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco. (Photo by Marco Canoniero/LightRocket via Getty Images)]() *Marco Canoniero* With Monaco's layout being the complete opposite, it was originally believed that this wouldn't play much of a role this weekend, but according to Alonso, that's not the case: "The way you charge the battery, with the braking and lifting off and things like that, obviously creates a lot of inconsistency into the engine braking of the car," he added. "Sometimes you have less, sometimes you have push and sometimes not. If the battery is completely full, then you don't recharge because the battery is full. So you don't have engine braking. It's like pushing. “It's just the rules. Hybrid cars should not be racing. It's as simple as that," said Alonso. Adding insult to injury is Aston's performance at the principality. Alonso finished FP1 in 20th place, ahead of the Cadillac of Valtteri Bottas and his teammate Lance Stroll in last place. The regulations (which affect everyone), plus the team's lack of pace, are surely frustrating the Spaniard, who has recently become increasingly frustrated with the situation. The silver lining: Stroll finished 15th in Canada, which is the squad's best finish of the year. If they are, indeed, taking baby steps toward improving the package, then hopefully Monaco can signal a few more steps in the right direction. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()