Fernando Alonso says 2026 Formula 1 cars the worst generation he ever drove in Monaco

Fernando Alonso has criticised the 2026 Formula 1 cars, calling them the worst generation he has ever driven around Monaco in his career spanning back to 2001. The Aston Martin driver, a two-time Monaco Grand Prix winner in 2006 and 2007, cited major inconsistencies in engine braking caused by the hybrid battery charging system as a key issue. Despite the 2026 cars' smaller chassis and reduced power units being expected to suit Monaco's low-speed layout, Alonso argued the unpredictable power delivery from the electrical components made them particularly difficult to drive.