Fernando Alonso Has likened Suzuka to Monaco when discussing how both tracks host Formula 1 races where success often comes down to performance during Saturday’s qualifying session.

The Japanese Grand Prix held on Sunday lacked excitement due to insufficient overtakes, failing to ignite into an engaging contest. Max Verstappen winning from pole.

This has emerged as a concern at Suzuka recently, much like how Monaco has come to be recognized as a race where a driver’s grid position significantly dictates their chances of winning.

The F1 series is optimistic that the problem encountered in Monte Carlo has been resolved. It mandated two required pit stops for the 2025 Grand Prix. .

However, Alonso, who came in 11th place for Aston Martin on Sunday, worries that Suzuka might follow the same path as the race in Monaco.

"This is Suzuka; I can't recall a race where we witnessed numerous overtakes here without the weather playing a role," stated the double F1 world champion.

Fernando Alonso from Aston Martin Racing

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It appears we consistently focus on Thursdays, marveling at how fantastic Suzuka is, how amazing Monaco is, with all their glitz and glamour making for a spectacular weekend.

And then on Sunday morning, we find ourselves saying, 'Monaco feels dull. How can we change the circuit?' 'Suzuka seems uninteresting.' That’s part of Formula 1; however, Suzuka stands out initially as fantastic, particularly since Saturday brings an immensely thrilling rush.

Speaking after the race, Ferrari boss Frederic Vasseur stated that this season might turn into a "championship of qualifying." If the tendency of finding difficulty in surpassing observed in both China and Japan persists.

In the last year under the present regulations, we've seen both a unification in car designs and concurrently, teams have discovered methods to circumvent rules that were initially implemented to encourage more passing maneuvers.

In 2024, there were 70 fewer overtakes compared to the previous year, even though two additional grand prix events took place. Additionally, all four races held in 2025 (consisting of three grand prixs and one sprint) were won starting from pole position.

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Perhaps one pitstop wasn’t the race outcome we were expecting," remarked Alonso after Sunday's grand prix. "In the past, with several pitstops, even though the tires may be different, when we lack grip, we criticize the lack of traction, and conversely, when we make numerous stops.

We lament that the tires didn't last long, so rather than focusing on the downside of the weekend, I attempt to savor the experiences we had.

Suzuka kicked off an F1 tripleheader with the Bahrain Grand Prix this weekend, followed by the race in Saudi Arabia next week.