Fernando Alonso Calls for Sprint Format Changes Following Disadvantage in Qualifying

Alonso hopes to see changes made to the sprint format in the future, considering it is the first year of its current format. He expressed dissatisfaction with the rules, particularly in situations where wet conditions allow for any dry tires to be used. He believes that not having new tires put drivers at a significant disadvantage, especially for those who performed well in qualifying and reached the top 10.

While acknowledging that this year is a test to improve the format, Alonso emphasized the importance of being in a competitive position in the World Championship and the need to address the issue of using old tires in qualifying when a driver has performed well in the previous session.