F1 Responds to Alonso’s Mexico Radio Outburst: “Fernando is Incredible”

F1 broadcast boss fires back at Alonso: “We’re not his mouthpiece”

F1’s broadcast chief Dean Locke has responded to Fernando Alonso‘s recent radio antics, making it clear the broadcast team won’t be used as a tool to influence stewards.

“We have a responsibility to tell the story fairly and accurately – so we don’t publish anything that’s misleading or has other intentions,” Locke told Motorsport.com.

The comments come after Alonso’s repeated radio messages during the Mexican GP, where the Spanish driver seemed to be putting on a show directed at race control.

“Fernando is incredible; what he can do in that car and then still have time to think about it is admirable. But we are not his mouthpiece,” Locke added.

The broadcast team walks a fine line between entertainment and fairness.

They aim to capture the drama of team radio without encouraging drivers to use it as a platform for their own agendas.

“Our goal is to stay honest in the story and get the fans involved. It’s great what kind of stories we can tell, how we can show the race from the perspective of two teammates and things like that,” explained Locke.

But there are limits.

“We have to be careful, because sometimes a driver is critical of his team without knowing all the facts. Then we have to guard against misrepresentation.”

Locke even recalled a telling example from Alonso’s Ferrari days between 2010 and 2014.

“I remember that Fernando used to do his on-board radio in Italian, and when we subtitled it all into English, he stopped doing that. So yes, sometimes there are other intentions behind such things. We try to deal with that wisely.”

## Alonso’s Mexican radio show

Alonso’s race in Mexico was packed with drama as he repeatedly called out several drivers over the radio – especially Liam Lawson and Carlos Sainz – who had cut Turns 1 and 2 at the start.

“It’s very unfair that I’m in this position, after making the corners, so let’s do something,” the Spaniard complained.

When the stewards decided not to penalize anyone, Alonso’s sarcasm went up another notch.

“Question for race direction, can I cut Turns 2 and 3 and pass like they do? Or should I stay on track better?” he quipped.

The two-time champion’s radio theatrics continued until brake issues forced him to retire from the race.

What do you think? Should F1 broadcast all radio messages, or be more selective? The debate continues.