Fernando Alonso articles

F1 drivers cautiously positive about W Series

2018 United States Grand Prix

20th October 2018, 14:3620th October 2018, 16:43 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Hazel Southwell

Formula One drivers have been cautiously supportive of the all-female series, with Lance Stroll saying that it’s normal to have sports categories separated by gender.

Alonso plans “quiet” 2019 season as McLaren rule out full-time IndyCar entry

IndyCar

19th October 2018, 23:43 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

McLaren has ruled out entering a full-time team in the 2019 IndyCar season. Zak Brown said the team is “simply not ready yet”.

Alonso: Hamilton is one of F1’s five greatest champions

2018 F1 season

18th October 2018, 17:4918th October 2018, 17:51 | Written by Keith Collantine

Lewis Hamilton is one of the five greatest world championships Formula 1 has ever seen, according to his former team mate Fernando Alonso.

Alonso not considering Formula E or WRC for 2019

2018 F1 season

2nd October 2018, 12:512nd October 2018, 12:52 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

Fernando Alonso says he hasn’t considered switching to Formula E or rallying after he leaves F1, remarking he ‘doesn’t have the talent’ for the latter.

Harding-Steinbrenner IndyCar deal may open door for Alonso

IndyCar

19th September 2018, 23:1319th September 2018, 23:13 | Written by Keith Collantine

IndyCar team Harding will unite with Steinbrenner Racing to field Patricio O’Ward and Colton Herta next year in a deal which may affect Fernando Alonso’s future.

Another burned bridge could drive Alonso to NASCAR

Comment

18th September 2018, 12:2719th September 2018, 8:51 | Written by Dieter Rencken

Fernando Alonso’s criticism of Honda’s F1 engines may have thwarted an attempt to land an IndyCar drive – and could lead him elsewhere in 2019.

Alonso still has hand pain as he begins 9 races in 11 weeks

2018 Singapore Grand Prix

15th September 2018, 7:4215th September 2018, 0:17 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

Fernando Alonso says he is still suffering pain from the hand he injured in his crash at the Belgian Grand Prix as he heads into a busy phase of his dual 2018 campaign.

Alonso says NASCAR is “attractive” as he sets October date for 2019 decision

2018 F1 season

13th September 2018, 16:02 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

Fernando Alonso says he aims to announce his plans for 2019 next month and fuelled speculation of a potential appearance in NASCAR.

Alonso is proof McLaren is better at managing drivers now – Brown

2018 F1 season

8th September 2018, 11:038th September 2018, 11:39 | Written by Keith Collantine

Fernando Alonso’s second tenure at McLaren is an example of how the team has become better at managing its drivers, according to Zak Brown.

Video: Watch Alonso test a 2018-specification IndyCar at Barber

IndyCar

6th September 2018, 21:026th September 2018, 21:10 | Written by Keith Collantine

Watch Fernando Alonso drive an IndyCar in road course specification for the first time in his test at Barber Motorsports Park yesterday.

Alonso explains why he turned down five approaches from Red Bull

2018 Belgian Grand Prix

25th August 2018, 18:1225th August 2018, 18:14 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

Fernando Alonso has again challenged Christian Horner’s claims over his contact with Red Bull, describing how he turned the team down on five occasions.

Alonso aims to become “the best driver ever” after winning Triple Crown

2018 Belgian Grand Prix

24th August 2018, 8:1024th August 2018, 10:41 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

Fernando Alonso says he wants to become the “best driver ever” by winning the Triple Crown and taking on other motor racing challenges.

Hamilton: Alonso is one of F1’s greats and deserved more success

2018 Belgian Grand Prix

24th August 2018, 7:1723rd August 2018, 21:18 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel paid tribute to Fernando Alonso, who will leave Formula 1 at the end of the season.

Wickens crash won’t put Alonso off possible IndyCar switch

IndyCar

23rd August 2018, 23:2623rd August 2018, 23:27 | Written by Dieter Rencken and Keith Collantine

Fernando Alonso says he is prepared to accept the dangers of racing in IndyCar despite Robert Wickens’ serious crash at Pocono last weekend.

F1 wants Alonso as ambassador despite criticism

2018 F1 season

21st August 2018, 11:18 | Written by Keith Collantine

Formula 1’s commercial director Sean Bratches says Fernando Alonso is right to say the sport has become too predictable and hopes he will become an ambassador one day.