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Fernando Alonso says Esteban Ocon’s DNF not ‘as serious’ as his

Fernando Alonso was left ruing yet more reliability struggles after his second consecutive non-finish of the season in Singapore last weekend. The Spaniard had put in a fine qualifying display to start the race fifth, but he was passed by both Lando Norris and Pierre Gasly at the start of the race. He managed to

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British journalist’s savage Alpine remark amid Oscar Piastri debacle

Sky Sports reporter, Ted Kravitz, aimed a savage dig at Alpine while speaking about Fernando Alonso and Oscar Piastri. Both drivers came into the season as part of the Alpine team, with Alonso partnering Esteban Ocon as a full-time driver, while Piastri was serving as a reserve. The young Australian was unable to compete in

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Fernando Alonso makes surprising claim about Max Verstappen and Ferrari

Max Verstappen can match Fernando Alonso’s two World Championships at this weekend’s returning Singapore Grand Prix, should results go in his favour. The Dutchman can claim the title at the Marina Bay Circuit due to having a 116-point lead over Charles Leclerc; having won 11 races has also massively benefitted the Red Bull driver. The reigning World Champion can retain

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Aston Martin trying to ‘clarify’ Fernando Alonso start date

Aston Martin team principal Mike Krack has revealed that he plans to talk to Alpine about when Fernando Alonso can begin working with the Silverstone-based team, with the Spaniard set to join the British side in 2023. It was announced prior to the Hungarian Grand Prix that current Aston Martin driver Sebastian Vettel would be

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Max Verstappen makes Fernando Alonso championship claim after being praised

Reigning World Champion Max Verstappen can retain his 2021 Drivers’ Championship at this weekend’s Singapore Grand Prix, which was absent from the last two seasons following the Coronavirus pandemic. Despite boasting a 116-point lead, it is quite unlikely that the Dutchman will claim his second World Championship this weekend. Should Verstappen win his 12th race of the season and

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Fernando Alonso cannot work with Aston Martin in 2022

Aston Martin team principal, Mike Krack, has conceded that the likelihood of the team getting to work with Fernando Alonso before the end of the year stands at practically zero. Alonso came into the season out of contract in 2022, so Alpine boss, Otmar Szafnauer, was trying to negotiate a deal with him for another

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Mike Krack says Sebastian Vettel will return to Aston Martin after ‘time off’

Sebastian Vettel is preparing this weekend for his final Singapore Grand Prix, which interestingly, is the last circuit he won at in Formula 1. The soon-to-be retired four-time World Champion claimed victory at the most recent race at the Marina Bay Circuit for Ferrari, with the championship having not returned since following the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Alpine boss hits out at Oscar Piastri’s ‘inexcusable behaviour’

Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has released an onslaught of anger towards current reserve driver Oscar Piastri, who will be leaving the team at the end of the season to replace Daniel Ricciardo at McLaren. The Frenchman’s comments regarding the Australian are as a result of the 21-year-old rejecting the chance to race for Alpine next

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Carlos Sainz lashes out at race director as he risks race ban

Ahead of the returning Singapore Grand Prix, Carlos Sainz has raised his concern on the width of some pitlanes at venues on the calendar, following a third reprimand at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Spaniard has staggeringly been slapped with three penalties this season for being released unsafely, more than any other driver this year.

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