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Motorsport.com Alonso positive he can hit the front at Indy again

Alonso positive he can hit the front at Indy again

Fernando Alonso believes his car is strong enough to get to the front of the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500.
By David Malsher 22 August 2020
Motorsport.com Renault F1 boss 'hardly breathing' as Alonso runs Indy 500

Renault F1 boss 'hardly breathing' as Alonso runs Indy 500

Renault F1 boss Cyril Abiteboul admits that he's "hardly breathing" while his future driver Alonso competes in the Indianapolis 500.
By Luke Smith 15 August 2020
Motorsport.com Fernando Alonso signs with Renault F1 team for 2021 season

Fernando Alonso signs with Renault F1 team for 2021 season

Fernando Alonso will make his Formula 1 return for the Renault team next year, the French car manufacturer announced on Wednesday.
By Jonathan Noble 09 July 2020
Motorsport.com Fernando Alonso set for 2021 F1 return at Renault

Fernando Alonso set for 2021 F1 return at Renault

Two-year deal
By Adam Cooper 08 July 2020
Teasers 2021 Toyota Hilux teased with Fernando Alonso behind the wheel

2021 Toyota Hilux teased with Fernando Alonso behind the wheel

Two-time F1 champ gives the updated truck his stamp of approval.
By Adrian Padeanu 02 June 2020
Motorsport.com 'Detoxed' Alonso ready for F1 return, says Briatore

'Detoxed' Alonso ready for F1 return, says Briatore

Fernando Alonso has "detoxed" himself with a year away from Formula 1 and is fully fired up for a return in 2021 if anyone wants him, says his manager Flavio Briatore.
By Jonathan Noble 19 May 2020
Motorsport.com Briatore warned Alonso that Hamilton was in Dennis' 'pocket'

Briatore warned Alonso that Hamilton was in Dennis' 'pocket'

Flavio Briatore says he warned Fernando Alonso against going to McLaren in 2007 because he believed Lewis Hamilton was in the "pocket" of team boss Ron Dennis.
By Jonathan Noble 28 March 2020
Motorsport.com Alonso: Rivals aren't exploiting Hamilton's 'weakness'

Alonso: Rivals aren't exploiting Hamilton's 'weakness'

Fernando Alonso feels Lewis Hamilton has "weak points" in Formula 1 "that have not been stressed yet", as the double world champion eyes a grand prix racing return in 2021.
By Alex Kalinauckas 30 January 2020
Motorsport.com Alonso no longer a McLaren ambassador

Alonso no longer a McLaren ambassador

Fernando Alonso and McLaren have officially ended their formal relationship, with the Spaniard no longer an ambassador for the team.
By Jonathan Noble 21 January 2020
Motorsport.com Alonso hits back at 'self-centred' suggestions

Alonso hits back at 'self-centred' suggestions

Fernando Alonso has hit back at suggestions that he is a ‘self-centred’ driver – pointing out that the kind of troubles Ferrari faced between teammates this year never happened when he was there.
By Jonathan Noble 08 December 2019
Motorsport.com Hamilton moved by Alonso, Dennis text messages

Hamilton moved by Alonso, Dennis text messages

Lewis Hamilton says it was "pretty amazing" that he got congratulatory text messages from former teammate Fernando Alonso and old McLaren boss Ron Dennis after winning his sixth Formula 1 world title.
By Jonathan Noble 15 November 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso: F1's 2021 overhaul 'a good opportunity' to return

Alonso: F1's 2021 overhaul 'a good opportunity' to return

Fernando Alonso says the planned regulations changes for 2021 would make that year a "good opportunity" for a possible return to Formula 1.
By Scott Mitchell 07 September 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso insists he's focused on 'challenges' outside F1

Alonso insists he's focused on 'challenges' outside F1

Fernando Alonso has played down talk that he is focused on a return to Formula 1 next year, suggesting he can find better ‘challenges’ elsewhere.
By Jonathan Noble 20 July 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren has no plan to put Alonso back in its F1 car

McLaren has no plan to put Alonso back in its F1 car

McLaren is not intending to put Fernando Alonso back in its Formula 1 car this year, even though he is now free of commitments elsewhere.
By Jonathan Noble 23 June 2019
Motorsport.com Fernando Alonso and McLaren fail to qualify for Indianapolis 500

Fernando Alonso and McLaren fail to qualify for Indianapolis 500

McLaren’s Fernando Alonso failed to qualify for the 2019 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday when he was bumped out of the field by Kyle Kaiser, driving for the minnow Juncos team, with the very last run of the Last Row session.
By Charles Bradley 20 May 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso 'extremely happy' with Spa WEC points swing

Alonso 'extremely happy' with Spa WEC points swing

Fernando Alonso says he is "extremely happy" that the #8 Toyota crew was able to extend its FIA World Endurance Championship points advantage over the sister car by such a wide margin at Spa.
By Jamie Klein 06 May 2019
Motorsport.com WEC title more important to Alonso than second Le Mans win

WEC title more important to Alonso than second Le Mans win

Winning the FIA World Endurance Championship is more important to Fernando Alonso than notching up a second Le Mans 24 Hours victory before he leaves Toyota next month.
By Gary Watkins 03 May 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso '100 percent' certain of future WEC return

Alonso '100 percent' certain of future WEC return

Fernando Alonso has vowed to return to the World Endurance Championship in the wake of his decision to stand down from the Toyota's line-up for the 2019/20 season.
By Gary Watkins 02 May 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso replaced by Hartley in Toyota's 2019/20 WEC roster

Alonso replaced by Hartley in Toyota's 2019/20 WEC roster

Fernando Alonso will pursue new opportunities with Toyota after his departure from its FIA World Endurance Championship squad at the end of season, which was announced on Wednesday morning.
By Gary Watkins 01 May 2019
Motorsport.com McLaren reveals Alonso's Indy 500 car

McLaren reveals Alonso's Indy 500 car

McLaren has revealed Fernando Alonso's car for the 2019 Indianapolis 500, sporting a similar livery to the Formula 1 team.
By Tom Errington 08 April 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso not just 'having fun' with post-F1 challenges

Alonso not just 'having fun' with post-F1 challenges

Fernando Alonso has hinted at contesting an off-road event to achieve "something that has no precedent" and insisted he is not just having "fun" in his post-Formula 1 challenges.
By Scott Mitchell 06 April 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso: McLaren's 2019 F1 car better 'in every aspect'

Alonso: McLaren's 2019 F1 car better 'in every aspect'

Fernando Alonso says McLaren’s 2019 Formula 1 car is “a step forward in every aspect” compared to 2018, and believes the team can lead the midfield this season.
By Scott Mitchell 03 April 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso has turned down 'iconic' race offers

Alonso has turned down 'iconic' race offers

Fernando Alonso says he has turned down offers to race in more "iconic" events this year, playing down the prospect of doing much beyond his current Indianapolis 500 and sportscar commitments.
By Jonathan Noble 28 February 2019
Motorsport.com Alonso to test McLaren F1 car in new ambassador role

Alonso to test McLaren F1 car in new ambassador role

Fernando Alonso will test McLaren's 2019 Formula 1 car as part of a new role as team "ambassador", following his decision not to race in F1 this season.
By Scott Mitchell 27 February 2019
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