Fernando Alonso

McLaren will be “looking out on both ends” says Piastri after qualifying P5 in between Mercedes and Aston Martin at F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Harshpreet Kaur6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

After qualifying P5 for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, out qualifying his teammate Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri was “pretty happy.” In the interview with Formula One, the McLaren driver said, “That was pretty much the most we could’ve got out of that session. The car felt pretty good, I feel like my driving was pretty…

Fernando Alonso “enjoyed every lap out there” during F1 qualifying for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, but expects a “defensive race tomorrow”

Ewout Albrecht6 months ago6 months ago04 mins

Fernando Alonso will start from fourth in tomorrow’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, two places back from the sensational second place he had in qualifying last year. The Spaniard has a good weekend so far, and after a P1 in the second practise on Thursday, he managed to wring the most out of his Aston Martin to secure the spot on the second row.

Fernando Alonso driving his Aston Martin in Saudi Arabia

Alonso tops second practice in F1 Saudi Arabia GP ahead of Russell and Verstappen

Luke-John Buckle7 months ago7 months ago05 mins

Fernando Alonso topped second practice in Saudi Arabia ahead of George Russell and the reigning world champion Max Verstappen. Charles Leclerc set the fourth quickest time for Ferrari ahead of Sergio Perez during the only practice session ran under the floodlights. The second practice session ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix was delayed due…

Verstappen leads Alonso and Perez in Saudi Arabian F1 GP FP1; Sainz 6th after returning from illness

Nicolas Lopes7 months ago7 months ago07 mins

Max Verstappen started the weekend at the 2024 Saudi Arabian GP from where he left off in Bahrain, as he led the opening practice session in Jeddah from Fernando Alonso’s Aston Martin and his team-mate Sergio Perez. Carlos Sainz arrived at the circuit just 30 minutes ahead of the session after not feeling well for…

Bob Bell takes senior technical role at Aston Martin F1 after leaving Alpine

Chiara Martin7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

Aston Martin has made a move to strengthen its Formula 1 team by appointing Bob Bell, a seasoned Formula 1 veteran, in a high-ranking technical position. Bell, who recently parted ways with Alpine, will assume the role of Executive Director – Technical at the Silverstone-based team. In this capacity, Bell will lead the technical, engineering,…

F1 standings after the 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix

James O'Connor7 months ago7 months ago01 mins

Drivers’ Championship 1) Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing 26 2) Sergio Perez Red Bull Racing 18 3) Carlos Sainz Scuderia Ferrari 15 4) Charles Leclerc Scuderia Ferrari 12 5) George Russell Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team 10 6) Lando Norris McLaren Racing 8 7) Lewis Hamilton Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team 6 8) Oscar Piastri McLaren Racing…

FIA President under investigation for alleged interference in rescinding Alonso’s penalty at 2023 F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Rachel Stephens7 months ago6 months ago09 mins

Amongst several revelations and controversies currently facing the sport, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, the president of the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), has found himself at the centre of another Formula 1 storm. Allegations are stemming from the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, where a whistle-blower has come forward with the claim that Ben Sulayem attempted…

Alonso: Aston Martin “needs to overcome deficit” to the top teams after distant P9 finish in F1 Bahrain GP

Ana Cordera7 months ago7 months ago04 mins

The first Grand Prix of the season took place on Saturday at the Bahrain International Circuit, which gave us a similar podium to last year’s, with the Red Bulls in first and second place and third place for Carlos Sainz, replacing fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso, who in the 2023 season surprised many with his result…

Verstappen picks up where he left off as he dominates the F1 Bahrain GP from Perez and Sainz

James O'Connor7 months ago7 months ago08 mins

All 20 drivers started on softs, with Verstappen and Perez choosing to begin on used ones to save their new set for later in the race. Hulkenberg, Tsunoda, Stroll, Albon, Magnussen, Bottas, Zhou, Sargeant, Ocon and Gasly all started on new softs. Off the line, it was a superb start from both Red Bulls as…