Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has harshly critiqued Formula 1 tire supplier Pirelli following an accident-prone Brazilian GP. The Milan-based company has been manufacturing tires since 2011 for the pinnacle of motorsport. The Brazilian Grand Prix was one of the most chaotic races of the season, which witnessed five drivers retiring due to crashes.
Most of the drivers ran on a set of intermediate tires during the 69-lap race at Interlagos. A lot of them managed to find grip while the others struggled majorly. Fernando Alonso has thereafter claimed that the Pirelli tires are not well suited for the adverse demands of Formula 1.
The 43-year-old faced difficulty keeping up with the pace of the safety car under those conditions as well. They were not the ideal conditions, but we don’t even have Formula 1 tires. When it rains a little there are always aquaplaning and accidents.
Sometimes you can’t even follow the Safety Car. We need to improve this. Fernando Alonso via FormulaPassionThe Spaniard has been racing at the pinnacle of motorsport for over 20 years.
He has witnessed different eras under different tire manufacturers. Therefore, questions raised by Alonso shall be of actual concern to the world of Formula 1. RELATEDMax Verstappen’s Brazilian GP triumph a good sign for Red Bull’s 2025 campaignFernando Alonso talks of issues with Aston Martin’s AMR24 post-Sao Paolo GPAston Martin’s AMR24 has been bullish to its drivers for the better part of the season.
Fernando Alonso, who was a frontrunning driver last season, has been able to manage only 62 points so far this season. Fernando Alonso (Via: Imago)And then we had a brake issue, I think Lance had the brake problem in the formation lap, and I had the brake issue after all the restarts where all the brake balance goes completely rearwards, it’s like braking with a handbrake, so it was all in all a nightmare out there, but we need to get better for the next round. Fernando Alonso told the media including MotorsportweekAlonso was heard complaining on the radio of facing severe back pain and exhaustion after the race at Interlagos.
The 43-year-old claims that driving the AMR24 around braking zones felt like doing so with a handbrake in Brazil. RELATEDHaas rules out Toyota having ‘first refusal’ over F1 team sale after mega technical dealThe Silverstone-based team looks forward to making a better version of their current car in 2025. With the help of experienced personnel and improved machinery, the team might be on for a title chase in the coming seasons.