Only one driver increased their points score in 2023 by more than Max Verstappen did. Here’s how they all compared.
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2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onWhile there was no surprise who won in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected driver hit the front at one stage. Here’s our verdict on all 20.
Fifth in points for Aston Martin ‘hurts because we were better than that’ – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin deserved to finish higher than fifth in the constructors’ championship said Fernando Alonso, after the team failed to overhaul McLaren for fourth.
Alonso says Hamilton ‘brake test’ was Canada 2013 repeat: ‘In both cases I won’
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso admitted he was trying to avoid giving the benefit of DRS to Lewis Hamilton when he slowed abruptly in front of his rival.
Vote for your 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Aston Martin need “a bit of chaos” to challenge McLaren in race – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says that Aston Martin will be unable to finish ahead of McLaren in a “normal” race and have to hope for chaos.
Qualifying ‘used to be the best session, now it’s the worst’ – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says Formula 1’s qualifying format is “obsolete”, “the worst session of the weekend” and needs to be replaced.
Alonso “sorry for the fans” and says second practice should have been extended
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Posted onFernando Alonso and Daniel Ricciardo say second practice for the Abu Dhabi GP should have been extended after crashes badly disrupted the session.
Aston Martin eager to extend Alonso’s contract beyond 2024
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Posted onAston Martin are keen to extend Fernando Alonso’s contract to drive for the team in 2025, when he will turn 44.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onAfter a controversial weekend, there were two drivers who stood above the rest. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Alonso “thought it was over” after spinning at first corner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso thought race was over at turn one • Bottas stuck by illness • Macau win “one of my biggest achievements” – Browning
Vote for your 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
“Nothing I can do” to defend with top speed deficit – Alonso
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso fears “nothing I can do” to defend • Hamilton’s 2013 Mercedes sold for $18m • Albon reveals delta failure
Las Vegas unlikely to be another Singapore for Red Bull, say rivals
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Posted onRed Bull’s rivals do not expect them to be any more vulnerable at the new Las Vegas Strip Circuit than they have at most other venues this year.
“Follow Fernando’s line” – How Red Bull tried everything to get Perez past Alonso
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Posted onAs Sergio Perez tried in vain to claim the final podium place from Fernando Alonso, his team tried to help him find ways to attack the Aston Martin.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
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Posted onFernando Alonso starred in the grand prix but how did he – and his 19 rivals – fare over F1’s entire weekend in Brazil? Here’s the RaceFans verdict.
Alonso “cannot wait” to tackle final races in rejuvenated Aston Martin
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso “cannot wait” to tackle final races • Rossi joins WEC test • F1 CEO tight-lipped over Andretti deal
Verstappen on song with Sao Paulo win as Alonso prevails in podium photo-finish
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix report
Posted onMax Verstappen sang his way home after another dominant drive, but his team mate was denied a podium return by an inspired Fernando Alonso.
“Crucial” early Hamilton pass more important than last-lap move on Perez – Alonso
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Posted onFernando Alonso said his most important overtaking move in the Brazilian Grand Prix wasn’t his last-lap pass for third place on Sergio Perez.
Perez praises Alonso’s racecraft after losing “super enjoyable” podium fight
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Posted onSergio Perez praised Fernando Alonso for their late-race battle despite losing a podium place to him by five hundredths of a second at the finishing line.