2026 will be an important year for all the drivers on the Formula 1 grid, and that certainly applies to Fernando Alonso as the two-time world champion hopes to have one more shot with competitive machinery. The complete overhaul of the technical regulations could, in theory, help – although it raises question marks as well, especially among those who prefer old-school racing.
Is Formula 1 set to become more of a management race than ever before? And are things such as downshifting on straights or lifting in qualifying unnatural for drivers?
