In the round-up: No anti-Spanish bias says ex-steward • Verstappen success ‘dangerous’ for F1 • Da Costa quickest in Berlin practice
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Alonso’s unusual brake problem and more unheard Miami team radio
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Posted onFrom messy mirrors to a strange problem for Fernando Alonso, here are the best unheard team radio messages from the Miami Grand Prix.
Alonso admits he was “not driving well the whole weekend” in Miami
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Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso ‘didn’t drive well all weekend’ in Miami • Verstappen damaged floor – Horner • Stroll queries latest penalty
Vote for your 2024 Miami Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Miami Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Aston Martin fail in bid to have Alonso’s Shanghai penalty reviewed
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Posted onThe Chinese Grand Prix stewards have dismissed Aston Martin’s request to review Fernando Alonso’s penalty for colliding with Carlos Sainz Jnr during the sprint race in China two weeks ago.
Alonso expects Hamilton will avoid penalty for collision “because he’s not Spanish”
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Posted onFernando Alonso predicted Lewis Hamilton will not be penalised for the collision at the start of the Miami Grand Prix “because he’s not Spanish”.
‘No fun for us’ in sprint race as ‘we get a penalty whatever we do’ – Alonso
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Posted onFernando Alonso said there is no point trying to fight his way forwards in tomorrow’s sprint race as he’s likely to get another penalty.
Aston Martin petitions FIA to review Alonso’s penalty for Sainz collision
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Posted onAston Martin have petitioned the FIA to review the stewards’ decision to penalise Fernando Alonso for his collision with Carlos Sainz Jnr in Shanghai.
Alonso and Hamilton used unconventional strategies, but one worked better
2024 Chinese GP interactive data
Posted onFernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton were the only points-scorers to use the soft tyre, but the Aston Martin driver gained more from it.
Vote for your 2024 Chinese Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
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Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Alonso “nearly lost the car” on lap that secured third on grid
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Posted onFernando Alonso says he almost spun on his final lap in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix that secured him third on the grid.
Alonso handed 10-second penalty for Sainz clash despite retiring from sprint race
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Posted onThe Chinese Grand Prix stewards handed Fernando Alonso a 10-second time penalty for contact with Carlos Sainz Jnr in the sprint race.
Alonso says he needs Stroll’s help to get “100%” from Aston Martin’s car
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Posted onFernando Alonso says the help he gets from his team mate Lance Stroll is vital to ensure Aston Martin get the most out of their car.
Why Alonso has a point about his career history of one-off penalties
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Posted onAs Fernando Alonso recently observed, he’s been the subject of several unusual penalty decisions in his long career. Why is that?
Alonso set to become F1’s oldest driver for more than 50 years
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Posted onFernando Alonso will be Formula 1’s oldest driver since Graham Hill in 1975 by the time his new contract ends. Why are more drivers racing for longer?
Will Alonso win a world championship title with Aston Martin?
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Posted onDo you think Fernando Alonso can win a world championship with Aston Martin over the coming years? Have your say in this weekend’s poll.
“Retirement not an option” says Alonso as new deal keeps him in F1 until 45
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Posted onFernando Alonso revealed he has signed his longest contract ever as he pledged his future to Aston Martin.
Why Alonso is eager to reunite with Honda despite win-less McLaren years
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Posted onFernando Alonso says he’s eager to work with Honda again in 2026 despite his unsuccessful spell with them when he last drove for McLaren.
Alonso to race with Honda power again after signing new Aston Martin deal
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Posted onFernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin beyond 2024 after the team announced a contract extension with the two-times world champion.
Tsunoda ‘at Verstappen and Alonso’s level’ with Suzuka performance – Marko
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Posted onRed Bull motorsport consultant Helmut Mark lavished praise on Yuki Tsunoda but said the team won’t decide its 2025 drivers until later in the year.