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Alonso lashes out at F1's direction: 'I'm sad'

Barcelona – Fernando Alonso says that he is disappointed with the direction Formula 1 is taking, and poked fun at what is important for a good race right now. Speaking to reporters at the end of his day's running on Thursday, Alonso was asked about his thoughts on the agreed-upon new qualifying system that may or may not be introduced this season, despite universal opposition from the drivers. 'It’s sad. I’m sad for the sport.' shrugged Alonso. 'It doesn’t look right from the outside for us to be changing qualifying in the space of a week…Well, attempting to change, but no one making it official. If I was a supporter of another sport, I’d look at Formula 1 with surprise. I...
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