News for 'Alonso'

Alonso has best chance yet with Ferrari

Alonso has best chance yet with Ferrari

Rediff.com13 May 2013

Improving qualifying, without upsetting the race pace, will be the immediate priority for Ferrari whose last driver's title was with Kimi Raikkonen in 2007 and who last enjoyed constructors' success a year later.

Alonso wins Monaco Grand Prix

Alonso wins Monaco Grand Prix

Rediff.com28 May 2006

Hamilton reigns in Italy, Perez pushes Alonso to 3rd

Hamilton reigns in Italy, Perez pushes Alonso to 3rd

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

McLaren's Lewis Hamilton added the Italian Grand Prix to his list of Formula One victories on Sunday while Ferrari's Fernando Alonso stretched his overall championship lead to 37 points with third place.

Alonso looking for pyschological edge

Alonso looking for pyschological edge

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is confident he can stop Michael Schumacher's winning run in his Ferrari rival's home German Grand Prix this weekend.

Alonso seeks home hat-trick

Alonso seeks home hat-trick

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Michael Schumacher has won seven times at Magny-Cours, and can become the first driver to win the same Grand Prix eight times.

Alonso has his work cut out at Renault

Alonso has his work cut out at Renault

Rediff.com3 Mar 2008

This year could be far more of a struggle for the 26-year-old Spaniard now that he is back at Renault.

Alonso surprised by race fixing allegations

Alonso surprised by race fixing allegations

Rediff.com11 Sep 2009

Fernando Alonso said allegations that his Renault team staged an accident to help the double Formula One world champion win last year's Singapore Grand Prix had surprised him as much as anyone. 'It is difficult to understand all this situation, all these investigations,' the Spaniard told reporters at the Italian Grand Prix on Thursday.

We have nothing to lose, says Alonso

We have nothing to lose, says Alonso

Rediff.com23 Nov 2012

Winner of two Formula One championships in Brazil, Ferrari's Fernando Alonso says he feels less pressure and has nothing to lose as he chases another in Sunday's title-decider at Interlagos.

Alonso, Hamilton crash out of Belgian GP

Alonso, Hamilton crash out of Belgian GP

Rediff.com2 Sep 2012

Ferrari's Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso and McLaren's Lewis Hamilton crashed out of the Belgian Grand Prix at the start on Sunday.

F1 pitlane tales: 'Passionate' Alonso hopes to extend Ferrari contract

F1 pitlane tales: 'Passionate' Alonso hopes to extend Ferrari contract

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Fernando Alonso hopes to extend his Ferrari contract beyond the end of 2016 and reckons he could have 10 more years of racing in Formula One.

Photos: Vettel wins to seize F1 lead from Alonso

Photos: Vettel wins to seize F1 lead from Alonso

Rediff.com14 Oct 2012

World champion Sebastian Vettel won the Korean Grand Prix in a Red Bull one-two finish on Sunday to take the overall Formula One lead from Ferrari's Fernando Alonso with four races remaining.

PIX: Leverkusen, PSG, Real Madrid crowned domestic champs

PIX: Leverkusen, PSG, Real Madrid crowned domestic champs

Rediff.com26 May 2024

A summary of the concluding day's action in the German Cup, French Cup and La Liga.

Alonso wins Bahrain Grand Prix

Alonso wins Bahrain Grand Prix

Rediff.com3 Apr 2005

Photos: Fernando Alonso wins controversial German GP

Photos: Fernando Alonso wins controversial German GP

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Fernando Alonso led from pole position to chequered flag to win the German Grand Prix for Ferrari on Sunday while Germany's World champion Sebastian Vettel was stripped of second place for an overtaking infringement.

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Euro 24: Watch Out For These Youngsters!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Several players across the continent are poised to make a name for themselves on the international stage.

From that moment it was time for a change: Alonso

From that moment it was time for a change: Alonso

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Spanish midfielder Xabi Alonso, who knew that his time at Liverpool was up a year ago, has now revealed the full details behind a dramatic 28 million pounds Anfield exit.

I love Ferrari and I will stay there until the end: Alonso

I love Ferrari and I will stay there until the end: Alonso

Rediff.com21 Sep 2013

Fernando Alonso reiterated his long-term love and loyalty to Ferrari on Friday after McLaren, the Formula One team he left in acrimonious circumstances in 2007, said they would be keen to sign him.

Alonso grabs F1 lead in Red Bull nightmare

Alonso grabs F1 lead in Red Bull nightmare

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

Images from the inaugural Korean F1 Grand Prix held at the Yeongam International Circuit on Sunday.

Alonso grabs F1 lead after chaotic Korean win

Alonso grabs F1 lead after chaotic Korean win

Rediff.com24 Oct 2010

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso won a rain-hit and chaotic Korean Grand Prix to seize the Formula One championship lead on Sunday after both his Red Bull rivals failed to finish.

Alonso can beat Schumacher: Ferrari boss

Alonso can beat Schumacher: Ferrari boss

Rediff.com15 Jan 2010

Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali says he is confident the team's former hero Michael Schumacher will be beaten by their new idol Fernando Alonso.

F1 title decided off the track: Alonso

F1 title decided off the track: Alonso

Rediff.com6 Oct 2007

Fernando Alonso believes this year's world title race ended when stewards decided not to punish McLaren team mate Lewis Hamilton.

We will be F1 champions, says Ferrari's Alonso

We will be F1 champions, says Ferrari's Alonso

Rediff.com13 Jul 2010

Ferrari will still win the Formula One championship despite failing to score any points in Britain at the weekend, according to their double world champion Fernando Alonso.

Spain parties as Alonso triumphs

Spain parties as Alonso triumphs

Rediff.com26 Sep 2005

A huge party began in Fernando Alonso's home town of Oviedo on Sunday when the Spanish driver became the country's first F1 champion.

Alonso fastest in Brazilian GP practice

Alonso fastest in Brazilian GP practice

Rediff.com17 Oct 2009

Renault's Fernando Alonso made his peace with future Ferrari team mate Felipe Massa on Friday before setting the pace in free practice for the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos. While the Spaniard lapped with a best time of one minute 12.314 seconds, Brazilian Rubens Barrichello was the fastest of the three championship contenders ahead of what could be a title-deciding race on Sunday.

Renault should sign Kubica, says Alonso

Renault should sign Kubica, says Alonso

Rediff.com1 Oct 2009

Fernando Alonso has backed Robert Kubica to replace him at Renault after the double Formula One world champion joins Ferrari at the end of the season.

We need to improve the car: Alonso

We need to improve the car: Alonso

Rediff.com6 Jul 2012

Ferrari have made a remarkable recovery after a slow start to the season but still have a gap to close on their rivals, Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso said on Thursday.

Alonso seeks to tighten grip in Singapore

Alonso seeks to tighten grip in Singapore

Rediff.com20 Sep 2012

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso will aim to consolidate his Formula One championship lead around the streets of Singapore on Sunday, seeking a third win in the night race to extend his 37-point advantage in the standings.

Alonso to Red Bull? F1 rumour mill takes a spin

Alonso to Red Bull? F1 rumour mill takes a spin

Rediff.com29 Jul 2013

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso emerged as a possible surprise candidate for the vacant Red Bull seat on Sunday after the Formula One world champions refused to rule him out.

Alonso's first public appearance for Ferrari

Alonso's first public appearance for Ferrari

Rediff.com16 Nov 2009

Twice Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso made his first public appearance with his new Ferrari team at an event in Valencia, Spain on Sunday.

Alonso replaces Schumi on F1 drivers' body

Alonso replaces Schumi on F1 drivers' body

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Renault's world champion Fernando Alonso has been elected as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association in place of retiring Ferrari rival Michael Schumacher.

Alonso passes medical tests; cleared to fly to Malaysia

Alonso passes medical tests; cleared to fly to Malaysia

Rediff.com23 Mar 2015

McLaren's Fernando Alonso has been cleared to travel to Malaysia.

McLaren name Alonso, Button as their F1 drivers for 2015

McLaren name Alonso, Button as their F1 drivers for 2015

Rediff.com11 Dec 2014

Spain's double World champion Fernando Alonso and Britain's Jenson Button will drive for McLaren next season, the Formula One team announced on Thursday.

Dutch GP: Max Verstappen races to record-equalling victory

Dutch GP: Max Verstappen races to record-equalling victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Formula One leader Max Verstappen celebrated a record-equalling ninth successive victory on Sunday after beating the rain to win a chaotic and red-flagged Dutch Grand Prix for the third year in a row.

F1 driver Alonso to purchase cash-strapped Spanish cycling team

F1 driver Alonso to purchase cash-strapped Spanish cycling team

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has stepped in to save Spanish cycling team Euskaltel-Euskadi from folding at the end of the season, sponsors said on Monday.

Images: Penalty for Hamilton, drama from Alonso

Images: Penalty for Hamilton, drama from Alonso

Rediff.com28 Oct 2011

Raja Sen's trackside analysis of the first practice session at the Buddh Internationa Circuit.

Alonso unhurt in Kenyan plane incident

Alonso unhurt in Kenyan plane incident

Rediff.com5 Jan 2009

Renault's double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has had to delay his return from holidays in Kenya after being involved in a minor plane incident, the team said on Monday.

This year championship will be in Red Bull's hands: Alonso

This year championship will be in Red Bull's hands: Alonso

Rediff.com23 Sep 2011

Ferrari need to burst from the blocks next year to inject some much-needed rivalry into Formula One after a 2011 season which has turned into a one-man show starring Sebastian Vettel, Fernando Alonso has said.

Schumacher sees Alonso as threat

Schumacher sees Alonso as threat

Rediff.com7 Mar 2004

"I think he is in the perfect position. Honestly, he has a strong car, they're very quick, very consistent," Schumacher said.

Alonso gave up a little bit, says F1 chief Ecclestone

Alonso gave up a little bit, says F1 chief Ecclestone

Rediff.com2 Dec 2013

Formula One supremo Bernie Ecclestone expressed disappointment with Fernando Alonso's performance at Ferrari and suggested the Spaniard was looking for a move earlier in the year.

Alonso free kick gives Spain third in Confed Cup

Alonso free kick gives Spain third in Confed Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Spain secured third place at the Confederations Cup on Sunday when Xabi Alonso curled home a long-range free kick to give them a 3-2 win over hosts South Africa after extra time.