The “is-he-or-isn’t-he?” by Fernando Alonso. The podium at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix dealt a serious blow to the FIA’s attempts to be seen as a more effective authority. Coming home with a comfortable third place on track in Saudi Arabia, Fernando Alonso took the podium alongside the two Red Bull drivers and joined the … Read more
Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack has called the regulations around working on a car during a penalty period “a bit ambiguous” after Fernando Alonso nearly lost his Saudi Arabian P3 GP. Alonso finished Sunday’s race at the Jeddah circuit in third place, 5.1 seconds ahead of George Russell, only to be informed after podium … Read more
Fernando Alonso was reinstated in third place at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, after receiving a post-race time penalty that dropped him to fourth place. Alonso finished third in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, stepping onto the podium behind the victorious Red Bull drivers and joining in the champagne celebrations. However, shortly after that celebration … Read more
Fernando Alonso starts alongside Red Bull’s Sergio Perez on the front row in Jeddah but doesn’t expect to challenge for victory. Red Bull predicted the peloton would bring them back for the Saudi Arabian GP after dominating Bahrain’s season opener, but Bahrain winner Max Verstappen was giving reason to believe the opposite was true as … Read more
Fernando Alonso isn’t fazed by Red Bull’s copycat comments on his AMR23 as he says the differences are obvious, especially as Mercedes also claim “half” the car is theirs. Alonso took to the podium on his debut for Aston Martin, with the two-time world champion joining the two Red Bull drivers in the champagne celebrations … Read more
Williams team principal James Vowles was asked about the significant progress made at Aston Martin this season, and he attributes it to aerodynamic development and having an “outstanding driver” in Fernando Alonso. Alonso has worked his way onto the Bahrain Grand Prix podium, with Aston Martin producing a car in 2023 that has proven capable … Read more
Respected Formula 1 technical analyst Craig Scarborough has dismissed suggestions that Mercedes could copy Aston Martin’s car as a “quick fix” to their problems at the start of the 2023 season. After being limited to just one win last season, Mercedes were set to return to title contention in 2023, but their performance in the … Read more
Bahrain Grand Prix star Jolyon Palmer says Fernando Alonso has “lost none of his skills or his appetite” and he backs the Aston Martin driver to claim the 33rd victory this season. Alonso’s performance in the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday night was the highlight of the race as the two-time world champion battled his … Read more
Max Verstappen started the 2023 Formula 1 season finishing last by winning the Bahrain Grand Prix, with Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez second and Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso third. But it was a troubling day for Ferrari and Mercedes, whose problems at the Sakhir circuit looked suspiciously like their 2022 flaws. Here are our findings … Read more
The Bahrain Grand Prix weekend is upon us, and the drivers spent their Thursday talking to the media as they returned to the zone in time for the start of the new season. Friday’s practice will set the stage for the race weekend, with watchful eyes fixed on Sakhir as the test pace protection finally … Read more