.Fernando Alonso Lashes Out at Lewis Hamilton After FP2 Incident at Spanish GP
Tensions flared during Free Practice 2 at the Spanish Grand Prix as Fernando Alonso expressed his frustration with Lewis Hamilton after being blocked on a flying lap. The Aston Martin driver was visibly angry over team radio when he encountered Hamilton’s Mercedes obstructing him at Turn 10, disrupting what could have been one of Alonso’s fastest laps of the session.
“Unbelievable! This guy is always in the way!” Alonso exclaimed over the radio, clearly irritated. The incident forced him to lift off, ruining his rhythm and lap time during a crucial phase of the session. While blocking during practice is not uncommon, Alonso was particularly vocal, citing Hamilton’s history of similar infractions in previous sessions and qualifying runs.
Later in an interview, Alonso did not hold back. “We are all professionals here, and you expect a certain level of respect on track, especially from someone like Lewis. It’s not the first time,” he said. “When you’re pushing on a hot lap, the last thing you want is someone cruising on the racing line.”
The stewards noted the incident and are reviewing data, though no immediate penalty was issued. Mercedes defended Hamilton, suggesting he was unaware Alonso was approaching at speed due to a lack of communication from the pit wall.
This incident adds another chapter to the long-standing rivalry between the two former teammates, who have had a complicated relationship since their McLaren days in 2007. With both drivers still fiercely competitive, especially in front of the Spanish crowd, tensions are sure to remain high throughout the weekend.
Fans now eagerly await qualifying, where on-track battles — and perhaps more fireworks — between Alonso and Hamilton could make for an electrifying showdown.