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2023 Singapore Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhen Red Bull stumbled, one driver ensured he did not miss his chance to win. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Ocon pleased with opportunistic pass on “impatient” Alonso
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ocon pleased with opportunistic pass on “impatient” Alonso • Piastri “really happy” with 17th to seventh charge • Mercedes junior wins karting title
Point-less Aston Martin “expected a strong weekend in Singapore” – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says Aston Martin fell short of their expectations in Singapore, on a track they thought would suit their car.
Qualifying feels like a missed opportunity for Alonso after Red Bull’s struggle
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso was left wishing he’d capitalised on a poor qualifying session for the Red Bull drivers after taking seventh on the grid for today’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Alonso praises FIA race direction for “good timing” in recent rounds
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin driver Fernando Alonso praised the FIA for how it avoided potentially dangerous situations at the last two race weekends.
Verstappen and Red Bull are better than all rivals in every single area – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onTwo times world champion at Fernando Alonso believes there isn’t a team on the grid who has matched Red Bull in any competitive element so far this year.
Monza “frustrating” for Alonso but Aston Martin expect better form in coming races
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFollowing the delight of their return to the podium at Zandvoort, Aston Martin endured their least competitive weekend of 2023 so far at Monza.
2023 Italian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMonza saw some drivers restricted by their cars, but others still stood out. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Italian Grand Prix.
Alonso surprised ‘very strong’ Ferrari are ‘still behind us in the championship’
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari should not be trailing Aston Martin in the constructors championship given how competitive their car is, says Fernando Alonso.
How a WhatsApp message from Alonso put Bortoleto on course for the F3 title
Formula 3
Posted onNew FIA Formula 3 champion Gabriel Bortoleto said a 10-minute WhatsApp message from manager Fernando Alonso helped him at a crucial moment.
Alonso ‘sorry for fans who came on Friday’ after reduced running
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso sorry to fans after Friday • Pourchaire fastest in farcical F2 qualifying • Goethe gets first F3 pole despite crashing
Hamilton’s new deal ‘good for F1’, say fellow champions Verstappen and Alonso
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onWorld champions Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso have welcomed news Lewis Hamilton will race in F1 until at least the end of 2025.
“Difficult” to overtake Perez for second in championship – Alonso
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: “Difficult” to overtake Perez – Alonso • Ricciardo in “good hands” with Dr Mir – Stroll • Ganassi signs Lundqvist for 2024
“Too early to say” if podium signals return to form for Aston Martin – Alonso
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso returned to the podium for the first time in five races last weekend but is not yet sure Aston Martin are back to their best.
2023 Dutch Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onThe first race after the break challenged all drivers, rookies to veterans. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Dutch Grand Prix.
Verstappen is ‘achieving 100% more often than any of the drivers’ – Alonso
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says Max Verstappen’s achievements this year deserve respect because he is achieving his potential more regularly than his rivals are.
Alonso “thought maybe I can’t exit the circuit” if he attacked Verstappen at restart
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says he was wary of lunging at Max Verstappen in the final laps of the Dutch Grand Prix after finishing second behind his rival.
Verstappen holds off Alonso after late restart to win disrupted Dutch GP
2023 Dutch Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen won an eventful Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort in mixed conditions after a late restart following a red flag.
Alonso’s “clear impeding” of Hamilton deserved a penalty – Wolff
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has urged Formula 1’s stewards to be more diligent when it comes to applying penalties for impeding in qualifying.