{"id":4725,"date":"2026-10-31T19:20:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-31T22:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/?p=4725"},"modified":"2026-10-31T19:11:45","modified_gmt":"2026-10-31T22:11:45","slug":"alonso-ready-to-leave-mexico-after-honda-failure-and-fia-reprimand-straight-to-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/alonso-ready-to-leave-mexico-after-honda-failure-and-fia-reprimand-straight-to-brazil\/","title":{"rendered":"Alonso ready to leave Mexico after Honda failure and FIA reprimand: &#8216;Straight to Brazil&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alonso says he is heading to Brazil after Mexico F1 qualifying failure as FIA reprimand adds to frustration<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video class=\"video-js vjs-big-play-centered\" data-gp-vjs=\"1\" controls src=\"https:\/\/grandepremio-portal.b-cdn.net\/2026\/10\/Alonso-problema-class-Mexico.mp4\"><\/video><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Alonso with problems in the Aston Martin car in Mexico (Video: F1TV)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">News Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Fernando Alonso suggested he could leave Mexico without racing on Sunday<\/strong>, saying he was heading straight to Brazil after another Aston Martin technical failure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>A water-pressure problem linked to the ERS forced Alonso to stop at Turn 14 during Q1<\/strong>, triggering a red flag and leaving him 18th in qualifying.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Spaniard was investigated for failing to replace his steering wheel after abandoning the car<\/strong>, with a reprimand reported following the incident.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fernando Alonso has indicated that he may not take part in Sunday&#8217;s (1 November) Mexico City Grand Prix after another technical failure ended his qualifying session prematurely. The Aston Martin driver, who was eliminated in 18th place, expressed his frustration with the team&#8217;s recurring power unit and overheating problems and suggested that <strong>his next destination would be Brazil rather than the Mexican Grand Prix starting grid<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;I&#8217;m heading straight to Brazil,&#8221; Alonso reportedly said after qualifying, according to Spanish-language coverage of his comments. However, <strong>Aston Martin has not formally confirmed that the two-time world champion has withdrawn from Sunday&#8217;s race<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alonso blames Aston Martin power unit after Q1 stoppage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alonso&#8217;s qualifying session ended with 11 minutes and seven seconds remaining in Q1 when Aston Martin instructed him to stop immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Spaniard was approaching the pit entry and questioned the decision, insisting that he had not suffered any damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>&#8220;I don&#8217;t have any damage, why should I stop?!&#8221;<\/strong> he asked over the radio.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite being close to the garage, Alonso eventually stopped at Turn 14, triggering a red flag.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/fernando-alonso-stops-in-mexico-f1-qualifying-after-aston-martin-orders-retirement\/\">The incident interrupted the opening qualifying segment and left Alonso visibly frustrated<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Aston Martin subsequently identified <strong>a loss of water pressure associated with the ERS<\/strong>, while Alonso attributed the failure to the engine when speaking to reporters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Spaniard also complained about the car&#8217;s sensitivity to temperatures, explaining that following other cars in Mexico&#8217;s high-altitude conditions made the situation particularly difficult.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He acknowledged that the team might need to replace power unit components, potentially creating additional complications for Sunday&#8217;s race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Alonso investigated after leaving steering wheel unsecured<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The technical failure was followed by an investigation into Alonso&#8217;s conduct when abandoning the car.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After stopping at Turn 14, <strong>the Aston Martin driver climbed out without properly refitting the steering wheel<\/strong>, prompting the FIA to investigate a potential breach of safety requirements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A reprimand was subsequently reported in connection with the incident, although the corresponding official stewards&#8217; decision had not been independently verified at the time of this report.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The disciplinary issue added to an already frustrating afternoon for Alonso, who had shown enough pace to challenge for a stronger qualifying position before the failure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Spaniard finished 18th after other drivers improved their times when Q1 resumed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alonso had also experienced difficulties earlier in the weekend, finishing 14th in FP3, 1.250s behind Lando Norris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The technical setback follows a season marked by reliability concerns for Aston Martin and its Honda power unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Aston Martin yet to confirm Alonso&#8217;s participation in Mexican GP<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Alonso&#8217;s remarks suggest that his priority may now be preparing for the S\u00e3o Paulo Grand Prix on November 8.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, <strong>his participation in Sunday&#8217;s race remains officially unresolved<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The team must assess the damage and determine whether the necessary repairs or component changes can be completed before the start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on the work required, Aston Martin could face additional sporting consequences, including a possible pit-lane start.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Mexican Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday at 14:00 local time, corresponding to 20:00 GMT in the United Kingdom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GRANDE PR\u00caMIO<\/strong> is following every session of the Mexican Grand Prix this weekend, with breaking news, full coverage and real-time updates in its <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/grandepremio.com\/en\/f1\/\">Formula 1 section<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin&#8217;s overheating and ERS problems have ruined his Mexican Grand Prix weekend, suggesting he may skip Sunday&#8217;s race. 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