Alonso and Sainz criticize budget limits hindering car upgrades

Spanish drivers Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz warned that their teams lack the funds to develop their cars under the new 2026 regulations. While Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull continue to push ahead, Aston Martin and Williams are also planning major upgrades.

The duo hopes for a performance jump between the Belgian, Hungarian and Dutch rounds. Team officials acknowledge that technical progress will be tightly constrained this season.