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Alonso: Monza ‘no longer the Temple of Speed’ for F1
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08/09/2026 at 14:0708/09/2026 at 12:50 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. 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 from what we’ve experienced so far at Monza,” commented the two-time world champion. “We arrive here and it says we’re...
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