F1 Driver Standards Under Fire! Alonso vs Albon | Mexican Grand Prix 2026

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🇲🇽 Hola from Mexico City! It's race weekend in Mexico, and there's plenty to discuss in the Formula 1 paddock. Fernando Alonso has reignited the debate over driving standards in F1, following his clash with Alex Albon at the United States Grand Prix. But is the standard of driving at the back of the grid really declining, or is today's F1 field stronger than ever? Alex Albon, Sergio Perez and Charles Leclerc have their say. We also look at the unique challenges facing teams at the Mexico City Grand Prix, from the effects of altitude on turbochargers and downforce to a resurfaced, slippery track that could make the weekend particularly tricky. Plus, Kimi Antonelli misses the day with illness, Sergio Perez celebrates his new contract and 300th Grand Prix weekend, and the Red Bull driver situation continues to develop. With young talents waiting in the wings and Liam Lawson fighting to prove his worth, who will secure a place for the future? ⏱️ TOPIC CHAPTERS 00:00 Kimi Antonelli Misses the Day 00:45 F1 Driving Standards Back in the Spotlight 01:07 Alonso's Criticism After the Alex Albon Clash 03:00 Alex Albon Defends the Current F1 Grid 03:21 Pay Drivers: Has F1 Changed? 04:12 Sergio Perez, Alex Albon and Charles Leclerc Weigh In on Driver Quality 05:22 Mexico City's Altitude: A Major Challenge 06:31 Mexico GP Track Resurfacing Explained 07:47 Colton Herta's Super Licence Opportunity 08:12 Sergio Perez's New Contract and 300th Grand Prix 08:12 FP1 Driver swaps 🏎️ What do you think? Is Fernando Alonso right about the standard of driving at the back of the grid, or is Alex Albon correct that the overall level in Formula 1 has never been stronger? #F1 #Formula1 #MexicoGP #F1News FOLLOW us online: Website: https://www.autosport.com/ Facebook: http://facebook.com/AUTOSPORT Twitter: https://twitter.com/autosport Instagram: http://instagram.com/autosport