Fernando Alonso: No "driver talent" is needed with F1 2026 cars

Fernando Alonso is criticizing the upcoming 2026 Formula 1 regulations, arguing that the changes make the cars so advanced that they diminish the need for skilled driver talent. With significant tweaks to the chassis and a controversial shift toward a more electric power unit, F1 is aiming for a 50-50 split between electric and traditional power. This bold move could fundamentally alter how the sport is perceived, potentially sidelining the role of human drivers in favor of technology, which Alonso finds both alarming and unnecessary.