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Alex Albon unleashes fury on FIA: McLaren’s bold claims face fierce rejection

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
November 28, 2025
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Alex Albon unleashes fury on FIA: McLaren’s bold claims face fierce rejection

Formula One F1 - Austrian Grand Prix - Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Austria - June 27, 2025 Williams' Alexander Albon before practice REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger

Title: Alex Albon Calls for FIA Overhaul as McLaren’s Bold Claim Crashes and Burns

In a dramatic twist in the world of Formula 1, Williams driver Alex Albon has fired back at McLaren’s audacious proposal for a fundamental shift in FIA regulations, following a severe post-race penalty that has left the McLaren team reeling. After the recent Las Vegas Grand Prix, both McLaren drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, faced disqualification due to their cars’ skid planks being worn down beyond the critical 9mm limit—marking the third such disqualification in 2025 alone. This alarming trend, which has already seen racing legends like Lewis Hamilton and Nico Hulkenberg suffer similar fates, has sparked fierce debate about racing fairness and accountability.

McLaren’s team principal, Andrea Stella, has attributed the excessive wear on the skid blocks to “extreme porpoising,” a phenomenon that has plagued teams as they push the limits of performance. Stella’s bold claim suggests that the FIA has acknowledged the need for reform, indicating that the current penalties for minor technical infringements lack proportionality and could lead to unintended harsh consequences. “We need to ensure that minor and accidental infringements, with little to no performance advantage, do not incur such draconian penalties,” Stella asserted.

However, in a stunning rebuttal, Albon staunchly rejected McLaren’s assertions. He contended that all teams must adhere to rigorous limits and emphasized the critical nature of precision in their craft. “I don’t agree with it; we all have to factor in limits, and there is a lot of lap-time in these cars being just a millimeter lower,” Albon declared to reporters, including RacingNews365.

The talented Williams driver elaborated on the intricacies of race day conditions, explaining how variables like wind can dramatically affect ride heights and subsequently lead to porpoising. “If you get a headwind on the main straight, it completely transforms your ride heights,” he noted, highlighting the complexities of racing under strict regulations.

Albon further expressed frustration with the randomness of post-race scrutineering, arguing for fairness across the board. “I’d rather have all 20 cars checked, and then it’d be fair game, but the random version of it is a bit tricky,” he stated, underscoring his belief that the current system can lead to inconsistent and unfair penalties.

As the F1 season progresses, the tension between the teams and the FIA continues to mount, with Albon’s passionate plea for change resonating deeply within the racing community. Will the FIA heed the calls for reform, or will the status quo prevail, leaving teams to navigate the treacherous waters of technical compliance amidst the high-stakes world of Formula 1 racing? Only time will tell, but one thing is certain: the battle for fairness and competitive integrity is far from over.

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