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Alonso: ‘Not my problem’ slow driving frustrated Hamilton

Alonso: ‘Not my problem’ slow driving frustrated Hamilton

To save his tyres after the red flag.

By Luke Smith 30 May 2022

Alonso motivated to stay in F1 "because I feel better than the others"

Alonso motivated to stay in F1 "because I feel better than the others"

Fernando Alonso says he remains motivated to continue racing in F1 “because I feel better than the others.”

By Luke Smith 01 May 2022

Alonso: Alpine F1 team "more optimistic" than a week ago

Alonso: Alpine F1 team "more optimistic" than a week ago

Fernando Alonso says his Alpine Formula 1 team is "more optimistic" than it was a week ago.

By Adam Cooper 12 March 2022

Alonso: Oldest F1 driver tag now gives me an advantage

Alonso: Oldest F1 driver tag now gives me an advantage

Alpine Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso insists that he sees his age and experience as an advantage heading into the 2022 season.

By Adam Cooper 16 January 2022

Alonso: 'Luxury' to leave and return to F1 on my own terms

Alonso: 'Luxury' to leave and return to F1 on my own terms

Fernando Alonso says it was a 'luxury' to be able to leave and return to F1 on his own terms after enjoying his comeback season.

By Luke Smith 09 January 2022

Alonso: Alpine 'best team' in F1 midfield without fastest car

Alonso: Alpine 'best team' in F1 midfield without fastest car

Fernando Alonso thinks Alpine is the best team in F1's midfield despite not having a car as fast as the likes of Aston Martin.

By Pablo Elizalde 18 September 2021

Aston Martin rubbishes Alonso F1 offer rumours

Aston Martin rubbishes Alonso F1 offer rumours

Aston Martin has rubbished any talk that it offered Fernando Alonso a contract to be Lance Stroll's Formula 1 teammate next year.

By Jonathan Noble 05 September 2021

Alonso: Eau Rouge barrier changes will not stop big crashes

Alonso: Eau Rouge barrier changes will not stop big crashes

Fernando Alonso says planned barrier changes at Spa’s Eau Rouge/Raidillon complex will not eradicate high-speed crashes.

By Jonathan Noble 29 August 2021

Alpine announces Alonso renewal for 2022 F1 season

Alpine announces Alonso renewal for 2022 F1 season

Fernando Alonso will continue to race with Alpine in Formula 1 next year after the team confirmed his contract had been extended.

By Luke Smith 26 August 2021

Alonso an 'ideal' option for Alpine if it builds new car for WEC

Alonso an 'ideal' option for Alpine if it builds new car for WEC

Formula 1's Fernando Alonso will be in the frame to race sportscars with Alpine should it stay in the top class of the FIA WEC.

By Gary Watkins 21 August 2021

Alpine F1 team 'blown away' by Alonso's race craft

Alpine F1 team 'blown away' by Alonso's race craft

According to Alpine Formula 1 executive director.

By Filip Cleeren 19 August 2021

Alonso: F1's British bias made me/Verstappen 'bad guys'

Alonso: F1's British bias made me/Verstappen 'bad guys'

Fernando Alonso feels that F1’s British-centric views are the cause of drivers like him and Verstappen being portrayed as ‘bad guys’.

By James Newbold 08 August 2021

Alonso has 'spicy' idea to lift F1 qualifying

Alonso has 'spicy' idea to lift F1 qualifying

Fernando Alonso says he likes Formula 1's new sprint format, but he would prefer Friday's qualifying session to be 'more spicy.'

By Adam Cooper 24 July 2021

Russell pleased to 'hold my own' against Alonso in Austrian F1 GP

Russell pleased to 'hold my own' against Alonso in Austrian F1 GP

Despite losing out on a first Formula 1 point for Williams.

By Luke Smith 05 July 2021

Alonso: No F1 penalty will be enough for Vettel after Q2 incident

Alonso: No F1 penalty will be enough for Vettel after Q2 incident

Alonso says any penalty handed to Vettel for blocking him in qualifying for F1's Austrian GP won't be enough.

By Jonathan Noble 04 July 2021

Alonso felt he was 'losing time' in F1 before taking break

Alonso felt he was 'losing time' in F1 before taking break

Fernando Alonso felt like he was 'losing time' racing in F1 prior to his two-year break.

By Luke Smith 13 June 2021

Alonso: Unfair that F1 drivers causing red flags keep grid spots

Alonso: Unfair that F1 drivers causing red flags keep grid spots

Alonso believes it is "unfair" that F1 drivers who caused red flags by crashing in qualifying are allowed to keep their grid positions.

By James Newbold 06 June 2021

Alonso enjoying F1 comeback more than he thought he would

Alonso enjoying F1 comeback more than he thought he would

Fernando Alonso has revealed he is enjoying his F1 comeback more than expected, missing racing on weekends where there is no grand prix

By Luke Smith 04 June 2021

Alonso: Title fight between multiple F1 teams a few years away

Alonso: Title fight between multiple F1 teams a few years away

Alonso says he is expecting it to take '2 or 3 years' before F1’s upcoming rules allow multiple teams to battle for the title.

By Alex Kalinauckas 16 May 2021

Sandwich wrapper caused Alonso's retirement

Sandwich wrapper caused Alonso's retirement

Alonso's hopes of scoring points on his F1 return were wrecked by a sandwich wrapper getting lodged into one of his brake ducts.

By Jonathan Noble 29 March 2021

Alonso and Ocon to get equal status at Alpine F1, insists Rossi

Alonso and Ocon to get equal status at Alpine F1, insists Rossi

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has vowed that Esteban Ocon will receive equal treatment as Fernando Alonso.

By Filip Cleeren 07 March 2021

Alonso will be absent from Alpine F1 launch

Alonso will be absent from Alpine F1 launch

Fernando Alonso will take no part in Alpine's 2021 F1 car launch next week.

By Luke Smith 28 February 2021

Fernando Alonso discharged from hospital after accident

Fernando Alonso discharged from hospital after accident

Fernando Alonso has been discharged from hospital after undergoing surgery for a jaw fracture, and will continue his recovery at home.

By Luke Smith 16 February 2021

$Alonso undergoes surgery for jaw fracture after cycling accident$

Alonso undergoes surgery for jaw fracture after cycling accident

Alpine F1 driver Fernando Alonso has undergone corrective surgery after sustaining a fracture to his upper jaw in a cycling accident.

By Luke Smith 13 February 2021

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