Fernando Alonso gives first reaction to the news Adrian Newey will be Aston Martin F1 team principal from 2026, replacing Andy Cowell.
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Alonso gives first reaction to Newey becoming team principal at Aston Martin F1

Fernando Alonso has given his first public reaction to the news Adrian Newey will be Aston Martin F1 team principal from 2026 as he replaces Andy Cowell. In quite surprising news revealed on Wednesday, Aston Martin confirmed that the legendary British designer would take the reigns from Andy Cowell. The former head of Mercedes’ F1…

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Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin F1 Team prepare to during practice ahead of the F1 Las Vegas GP
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Alonso claims F1 Las Vegas GP track surface is “not Formula 1 standard”

After concluding the F1 Las Vegas GP as P13, Fernando Alonso expressed his grievances about the track surface. As both McLaren drivers were disqualified post-race for excessive skid block wear, Alonso has been bumped up to P11. The Aston Martin driver spoke about the challenges of driving on the Strip, stating: “The race circuit is…

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Stroll before Colapinto’s comments during the F1 São Paulo GP
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Stroll: Colapinto should “focus on scoring a point” following criticism after F1 São Paulo GP

Lance Stroll bites back at Franco Colapinto following the Spaniard’s comments after the F1 São Paulo GP. On that occasion the Aston Martin driver had slightly come into contact with fellow F1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto. Unfortunately, the rookie ended his day early spinning out of his home race at the start at Turn 10. An…

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Fernando Alonso ahead of the 2025 F1 Las Vegas GP
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Alonso expects tight Constructors’ battle ahead of F1 Las Vegas GP

Going into the F1 Las Vegas GP weekend, Fernando Alonso is bracing for a close end to the 2025 Formula 1 season, acknowledging that Aston Martin’s battle for sixth in the Constructors’ Championship remains tight. Speaking in Wednesday’s drivers’ press conference, Alonso highlighted that the team’s focus must remain on both the cars ahead and those behind…

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Aston Martin Driver Fernando Alonso and Sauber F1 rookie Gabriel Bortoleto
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Fernando Alonso praises protégé Gabriel Bortoleto for “outstandingly good” debut F1 season

Fernando Alonso has praised his protégé, Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto, for his “outstandingly good” debut season in F1 during his print media session ahead of the Brazilian GP. Alonso has close ties to the Sauber rookie, as Bortoleto signed with the Spaniard’s driver management company, A14, in 2022 and has since been under the 2-time…

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In a lowly P14, Fernando Alonso was left to dissect a F1 São Paulo GP weekend that encompassed the frustrations of Aston Martin's 2025.
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Alonso explains Aston Martin’s failed strategy gamble at F1 São Paulo GP

In a lowly P14, Fernando Alonso was left to dissect a São Paulo GP weekend that encompassed the frustrations of Aston Martin’s 2025 F1 season.  It seems that the team were struggling more and more as the race weekend progressed. Or as Alonso notes, perhaps Aston Martin isn’t getting worse, but the others are just…

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SAO PAULO, BRAZIL - NOVEMBER 07: Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes on track during Sprint Qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 07, 2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil. (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images)
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Alonso encouraged by “good boost” as Aston Martin finds Sprint Qualifying form at F1 São Paulo GP

Aston Martin F1 began the 2025 Formula 1 São Paulo GP weekend in encouraging fashion, as both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll qualified inside the top 10 for Saturday’s Sprint race at Interlagos. After a difficult weekend in Mexico, the team showed renewed pace and balance in Brazil. Alonso showed strong form by finishing fourth…

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