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Alonso's Scathing Rebuke of Ex-Racer Herbert Resurfaces in 2025
17 Nov
Summary
- Former F1 driver Johnny Herbert recalls Alonso's confrontation in 2016
- Alonso criticized Herbert for suggesting he should retire
- Alonso has won 2 F1 world titles, while Herbert never won the championship
In 2025, former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert has recently recalled a tense confrontation with Fernando Alonso that took place back in 2016. The incident occurred at the Bahrain International Circuit, where Herbert was working as a pundit for Sky F1.
At the time, Alonso was driving for McLaren and had been critical of the team's performance over the radio, particularly during the Japanese Grand Prix. Herbert, who competed in F1 from 1989 to 2000 but never won the world championship, had previously suggested that Alonso should consider retiring.
This comment clearly irked Alonso, who confronted Herbert during the Bahrain broadcast. Alonso directly told Herbert that he "doesn't really know what you are talking about because you were never world champion." The two-time world champion, who last won the title in 2006, has continued to compete in F1 and is now 44 years old.
Despite the heated exchange, Alonso's career has continued to flourish. Former driver Juan Pablo Montoya believes Alonso could even challenge for the drivers' world championship in 2026, if Aston Martin can provide him with a competitive car.
