Fernando Alonso has revealed that reigning World Champion Max Verstappen is currently so dominant because he’s at “100% more often” than the rest of the grid, following his 11th win of the season on Sunday at the Dutch Grand Prix. Verstappen won in front of his home fans yet again to extend his winning streak
More
Red Bull’s Motorsport Advisor, Helmut Marko, has acknowledged the apprehension caused by Fernando Alonso’s presence as a potential threat to Max Verstappen’s triumph at the Dutch Grand Prix. The Zandvoort circuit witnessed a dramatic turn of events due to a torrential downpour and a crash involving Alfa Romeo’s Zhou Guanyu, resulting in a race suspension
More
Fernando Alonso has opened up about his cautious approach to overtaking Max Verstappen during the Dutch Grand Prix, highlighting his respect for the energy of Zandvoort and expressing gratitude for his reinvigorated performance this season. The Dutch Grand Prix delivered an exhilarating showdown, with Fernando Alonso showcasing his remarkable resurgence on the Formula 1 circuit.
More
Fernando Alonso, who secured second place at the Dutch Grand Prix, has lightheartedly attributed his decision to refrain from attempting a late pass on Max Verstappen to the vibrant atmosphere created by the exuberant crowd. With Verstappen clinching his ninth consecutive victory in front of a passionate Dutch audience of 105,000, Alonso humorously suggested that
MoreFernando Alonso, a seasoned Formula 1 veteran, attributes Max Verstappen’s remarkable success to his consistent ability to perform at “100 percent” more frequently than his competitors. While acknowledging Verstappen’s achievements, Alonso remains confident in his own potential to achieve similar success in the sport. Verstappen’s triumphant journey through the Formula 1 season continued as he
More
Fernando Alonso, the two-time Formula 1 world champion, has delivered a forthright critique of the sport, characterising it as both “selfish” and “fake.” The striking comments were unveiled as Alonso engaged in a retrospective conversation about his illustrious Formula One journey on the High Performance Podcast. Intriguingly, despite exploring other motorsport avenues during his two-year
More
With the summer break having officially come to a close, Aston Martin have introduced a large upgrades package at this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, with the side targeting a strong second half of the season. Aston Martin have introduced upgrades to their floor and their diffuser, in a bid to help Fernando Alonso return to
More
Fred Vasseur, the Ferrari team principal, has offered fresh insight into his team’s perspective on Felipe Massa’s lawsuit against F1 and the FIA. The 42-year-old launched legal proceedings against these two organisations after new information about the ‘Crashgate’ scandal of 2008 surfaced. ‘Crashgate’ occurred at the 2008 Singapore GP, when Renault F1 driver Nelson Piquet
More
As the 2023 Formula 1 season returns from the summer break, Fernando Alonso has weighed in on Aston Martin’s recent performance challenges, asserting that their current struggles are “not a surprise.” The team’s promising start, with six podium finishes out of 12 races, has given way to a notable dip in performance, leaving Alonso standing
MoreTwo-time World Champion Fernando Alonso has admitted that he “never doubted” that he could beat Michael Schumacher, something he did to the shock of the Formula 1 world. Whilst at Renault in 2005, Alonso ended Schumacher’s five-year reign, with the seven-time World Champion having won every title from 2000-2004 at Ferrari. Alonso ended Schumacher’s dominance
More