Two-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
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Gerry Convy, a former trainer at McLaren, has openly criticised Fernando Alonso for his conduct during the challenging 2007 season, labelling it a prime example of “how not to be a team player.” Alonso, the reigning World Champion at the time, made the high-profile move from Renault to McLaren, only to face fierce competition from
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Lewis Hamilton has sensationally been snubbed not once, but twice by ex-Formula 1 driver Giancarlo Fisichella, who believes the seven-time World Champion is worse than Michael Schumacher, Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen. Fisichella retired from F1 at the end of 2009 following half a season with Ferrari, after being signed by the Italians mid-season to
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Two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso has revealed that if he could go back in time, he’d change the fact he didn’t become a World Champion with Ferrari. Alonso came so close to winning the Drivers’ Championship with Ferrari in 2010 and 2012, only to lose out to Sebastian Vettel at the final round of both
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In a surprising turn of events, Fernando Alonso’s integration into Aston Martin has defied speculation about his notorious reputation for being a difficult driver to manage. The dynamic between Alonso and Mike Krack, the team principal at Aston Martin, seems to transcend conventional management challenges, as their collaborative efforts take centre stage in the current
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In a determined bid to challenge his Aston Martin teammate Fernando Alonso’s prowess, Lance Stroll has expressed confidence in his ability to catch up this year, provided he makes a seemingly uncomplicated adjustment to his Formula 1 driving technique. The commencement of the 2023 F1 season posed initial challenges for Stroll, as the 24-year-old Canadian
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Having started the season as a formidable contender, Aston Martin’s competitive edge has dulled as they slipped to fourth place on the track this season. Speculations have surfaced, indicating that the FIA’s intervention concerning flexi-wings in Azerbaijan could potentially be linked to the team’s decline. In the early stages of the current Formula 1 season,
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F1 Academy championship leader Marta Garcia has revealed that she prefers Lewis Hamilton, despite fellow Spaniard Fernando Alonso being a hero back home. Garcia is on the cusps of becoming the first ever F1 Academy Champion, with her leading the standings by 48 points with just one event remaining. The final event takes places in
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Amidst growing concerns over the increasing dimensions and weight of modern Formula 1 cars, Helmut Marko, renowned figure in the motorsport realm, has aligned himself with Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen’s protest advocating for the downsizing and weight reduction of current F1 vehicles. The past decade has witnessed a substantial escalation in the size and
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The Aston Martin Formula 1 team commenced the season with impressive momentum, holding a commendable second position in the championship standings after the initial six races. However, recent struggles have led to a slip to third place, as rivals Ferrari and McLaren outscored them in the last two rounds. Team owner Lawrence Stroll highlighted their
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