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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 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 Jun 23, 2019

Fernando Alonso and McLaren fail to qualify for Indianapolis 500

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 May 20, 2019

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 May 06, 2019

WEC title more important to Alonso than second Le Mans win

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 May 03, 2019

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 May 02, 2019

Alonso replaced by Hartley in Toyota

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 May 01, 2019

McLaren reveals Alonso

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 Apr 08, 2019

Alonso not just

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 Apr 06, 2019

Alonso: McLaren

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 Apr 03, 2019

Alonso has turned down

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 Feb 28, 2019

Alonso to test McLaren F1 car in new ambassador role

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 Feb 27, 2019

McLaren: Alonso could feature in F1 2019 reserve plans

McLaren: Alonso could feature in F1 2019 reserve plans

McLaren: Alonso could feature in F1 2019 reserve plans

Fernando Alonso could be one of the drivers the McLaren team considers using as a reserve for the 2019 Formula 1 season.

By Pablo Elizalde Feb 15, 2019

Alonso 'impressed' by Johnson's McLaren F1 laptimes

Alonso 'impressed' by Johnson's McLaren F1 laptimes

Fernando Alonso says he was "very impressed" with NASCAR star Jimmie Johnson's performance in a Formula 1 car after they swapped rides in Bahrain on Monday.

By Pablo Elizalde Nov 27, 2018

Alonso admits he might get "desperate" to return to F1

Alonso admits he might get

Alonso admits he might get "desperate" to return to F1

Fernando Alonso admits he may discover that he is "desperate" to return to Formula 1 after retiring from the sport at the end of 2018.

By Adam Cooper Nov 23, 2018

Alonso planning "many more" races in 2019

Alonso planning

Alonso planning "many more" races in 2019

Fernando Alonso is promising to add "many more" races to his schedule in 2019 after he leaves Formula 1 and may include "a couple of iconic places".

By Gary Watkins Nov 22, 2018

McLaren unveils special livery for Alonso

McLaren unveils special livery for Alonso's F1 farewell

McLaren unveils special livery for Alonso's F1 farewell

McLaren has unveiled a one-off livery that Fernando Alonso will use in this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his last Formula 1 outing for the foreseeable future.

By Jamie Klein Nov 21, 2018

Alonso: I've achieved all I wanted to in F1

Alonso: I've achieved all I wanted to in F1

Fernando Alonso has reiterated that he is leaving Formula 1 on his own terms after 2018, not because he couldn't get a competitive car for next season.

By Adam Cooper Oct 29, 2018

Alonso says there are

Alonso says there are 'more amateurs' in F1 than in WEC

Alonso says there are 'more amateurs' in F1 than in WEC

Fernando Alonso says there are "more amateur" drivers in Formula 1 than in the World Endurance Championship after his crash with Lance Stroll in the United States Grand Prix.

By Pablo Elizalde Oct 22, 2018

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