Fernando Alonso shares his “preferred option” for a change in qualifying format

Fernando Alonso recently revealed his favorite form for a qualifying session in Formula One racing. The FIA ​​is gradually changing the format of the sport by introducing sprint races, which completely changes the racing weekend schedule. Furthermore, there were some traffic issues at the Canadian Grand Prix as well, preventing some drivers from recording time on a fast lap.

Speaking at the drivers’ press conference ahead of the 2023 Austrian F1 Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso explained how a different qualifying session should be discussed by the sport’s top officials. He himself suggested that single-lap qualifying return to the sport, with every driver getting a clean lap and television coverage for sponsors and marketing.

The 41-year-old also mentioned how this can shake up his pole position finishes, especially during changing weather conditions between drivers. He said:

“Yes, it’s a theme every weekend and especially on short circuits. I don’t know. There are some options to improve this: one is to qualify for one lap, as in the past. That would be ideal, in my opinion, because only one car on track and full TV coverage For that session, for everyone’s sponsors and things like that. And that created a little bit of drama if the weather changes between qualifying, you can see in pole position different cars, different names.”

| Fernando Alonso suggested a one-shot qualifying to solve the traffic issues

“Just one car on track, full on track coverage of the car and sponsors… I think that was my preferred choice.”

⚠️ | Fernando Alonso suggested one-shot qualifying to solve traffic problems 👀 “Only one car on track, full on track coverage of the car and sponsors… I think that was my preferred option.”

The Aston Martin driver concluded:

“So that was, I think, my preferred option. You can split the grid like little formulas, they do in Monaco, things like that. But it’s a topic now.”

Fernando Alonso vehemently denies rumors about his strained relationship with Carlos Sainz

Fernando Alonso mocked the Spanish media and vigorously debunked the rumors about his relationship with Carlos Sainz that were gradually becoming embittered. He has reassured everyone that he is a good friend of the Ferrari driver and has known his fellow Spaniard for some time. Speaking at the drivers press conference, he said:

“No, no, sure. I mean, we have been, we may not have been this year, but many times and as Carlos said before, we have known each other for a very, very long time and we are good friends, in the ring and outside as well. And as I said, there are many Stupid stuff and this year because I have a competitive car and we’re fighting together on track, like I said, in Spain, we’re like that.”

Fernando Alonso added:

“We have to accept, we are, and we have to know unfortunately that the level of journalism in Spain is low. Not for you. But in general. It is what it is. That is why, you know, we are not often in Spain, unfortunately. And we try to avoid Our country, unfortunately, is for many things.

Fernando Alonso is currently third in the drivers’ championship table, while Carlos Sainz is fifth.