Fernando Alonso calls the new F1 cars "ugly"

Fernando Alonso

The FIA has come up with a host of new regulations for the upcoming season which in turn have taken their toll on the appearance of the new cars.

Most of the cars employ an “Ant-eater” model for their nose which looks awkward, and Fernando Alonso feels the same way.

Alonso said in an interview with CNN, “They are uglier, I think we have to be honest with our fans and ourselves first of all. They are not good enough because people look to Formula One for excellence of motorsport, of aerodynamics, excellence of performance and technology. And when you see those front parts of the car, it doesn’t look like all the things I said.

“I think we will find different solutions. The engineers are clever enough to make the car fast and also beautiful.”

The two-time World Champion also backed his teammate Kimi Raikkonen to help take the team forward as well as bring out the best from himself. “I think he’s very talented so that is a huge help and a huge motivation for myself, first, and also for the team.

“The team knows it has to deliver a good car because Kimi will deliver a good result and, myself, I know that I need to deliver at my best. If not, I will not be able to be in front of Kimi. So that is only a good and positive news for Ferrari,” the Spaniard added.