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Alonso calls for 'fixes and improvements' over controversial 2026 engine algorithms

Alonso calls for 'fixes and improvements' over controversial 2026 engine algorithms

·Updated 12 hrs ago·41 pts

TL;DR

Alonso urges F1 to fix and improve 2026 engine algorithms amid driver frustration.

  • Fernando Alonso calls for changes to the 2026 F1 engine energy deployment algorithms.
  • Algorithms are currently a source of driver frustration and need improvements.

From GPBlog · 13 hrs ago

Fernando Alonso has said the algorithms dictating 2026 F1 cars' energy deployment must be "fixed and improved," amid continuing driver frustration.

The coverage

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