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Alonso: Monza ‘No Longer the Temple of Speed’ for F1

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Fernando Alonso believes that Monza’s sacrosanct Temple of Speed has lost its thunder in Formula 1’s new era, a view compounded by Aston Martin’s miserable Italian Grand Prix weekend. The sport’s 2026 machines are simply not reaching the towering speeds that once defined the circuit. Alonso pointed to Barcelona and Budapest, where speeds of 350km/h and beyond were recorded, while Monza struggled to deliver anything comparable. “It was different …
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Fernando Alonso estimates that the F1 2026 in Monza lost in peak speed, exhausting electrical energy before the end of the straight lines....

Fernando Alonso commented on Monza, the venue for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix, saying it is "no longer a temple of speed," questioning the significant decrease in top speeds due to the introduction of the new generation of power units. Monza, known for its high-speed layout, has long been nicknamed the "Temple of Speed." However, with the 2026 F1 cars, top speeds are not as high as before, and Alonso points out this reversal compared to other ci…

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