News for 'Fernando Alonso'

Raikkonen pips Alonso to British award

Raikkonen pips Alonso to British award

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

The McLaren driver was crowned driver of the year by Britain's Autosport magazine despite being beaten to the F1 title by Alonso.

Alonso dominates US GP free practice

Alonso dominates US GP free practice

Rediff.com16 Jun 2007

Double world champion Fernando Alonso was fastest in both free practice sessions for the U.S. Grand Prix on Friday, with McLaren team mate Lewis Hamilton a close second in the afternoon.

Hamilton puts the pressure on Alonso

Hamilton puts the pressure on Alonso

Rediff.com13 Jun 2007

Rookie sensation Lewis Hamilton can stretch his championship lead and add to the discomfort of McLaren team mate Fernando Alonso in Sunday's US Grand Prix.

McLaren not favouring Alonso: Hamilton

McLaren not favouring Alonso: Hamilton

Rediff.com8 Jun 2007

The Briton said McLaren are giving him the same chance of winning the title this season as team mate Fernando Alonso.

It's McLaren one-two as Piastri wins Spanish GP

It's McLaren one-two as Piastri wins Spanish GP

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Verstappen collided with Leclerc and twice with Mercedes' George Russell after the safety car restart.

Alonso happy with new Ferrari on track return

Alonso happy with new Ferrari on track return

Rediff.com20 Feb 2013

Fernando Alonso drove Ferrari's new Formula One car for the first time in Barcelona on Tuesday and said it was on another planet compared to the tricky one he wrestled into title contention last season.

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.

Alonso unsure about future with Renault

Alonso unsure about future with Renault

Rediff.com17 Jun 2008

Former world champion Fernando Alonso, enjoying little success on his return to Renault, said on Monday he would decide towards the end of the season whether or not to continue with the team. The Spaniard, who had an acrimonious split from McLaren last year, is 33 points adrift of championship leader Robert Kubica in ninth place with nine points.

Why Hamilton believes Alonso may retire from F1

Why Hamilton believes Alonso may retire from F1

Rediff.com30 Aug 2016

Fernando Alonso's imminent retirement from Formula One is a real possibility, world champion Lewis Hamilton said, adding that he hopes the Spaniard would decide to carry on.

Alonso sits out China GP practice

Alonso sits out China GP practice

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

Alonso backs Hamilton's decision to leave McLaren

Alonso backs Hamilton's decision to leave McLaren

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Lewis Hamilton has made the right move in leaving McLaren if he wants to win more Formula One titles, former teammate Fernando Alonso said on Thursday.

Alonso blames tyres for title blow

Alonso blames tyres for title blow

Rediff.com31 Jul 2006

Fernando Alonso blamed blistering tyres for keeping him off the podium in German Grand Prix.

Alonso fastest on return to Renault

Alonso fastest on return to Renault

Rediff.com16 Jan 2008

The double world champion made a perfect start to his return to Renault with the fastest time in testing at the Jerez circuit.

McLaren the bigger threat: Alonso

McLaren the bigger threat: Alonso

Rediff.com3 May 2006

Alonso says he needs another miracle

Alonso says he needs another miracle

Rediff.com7 Oct 2007

The Spaniard, who trails team mate Lewis Hamilton by four points, said he would need some strange results and some very lucky moves to be champion for a third year in a row.

German GP: Alonso defies thunderstorm to take pole

German GP: Alonso defies thunderstorm to take pole

Rediff.com21 Jul 2012

Ferrari's Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso defied atrocious conditions to take pole position for the German Grand Prix on Saturday.

Alonso makes a quick start with Ferrari

Alonso makes a quick start with Ferrari

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

Fernando Alonso delighted his legions of Spanish Formula One fans on Wednesday with the quickest time in testing on an emotional debut for Ferrari. The double world champion, who was cheered on by an astonishing 36,000-strong weekday crowd at Valencia's Ricardo Tormo circuit, played down suggestions of being the early favourite in the title race, however.

Alonso leads the way to Spain

Alonso leads the way to Spain

Rediff.com10 May 2007

Fernando Alonso will start his home Spanish Grand Prix as Formula One championship leader for the third year in a row this weekend but with more of a fight on his hands than ever.

Alonso expects more thrills in Spain

Alonso expects more thrills in Spain

Rediff.com5 May 2007

Double world champion Fernando Alonso expects to have more overtaking opportunities at his home Spanish Grand Prix next week as a result of changes to the Circuit de Catalunya.

F1 PIX: Russell wins in Canada after McLarens collide

F1 PIX: Russell wins in Canada after McLarens collide

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

George Russell took Mercedes' first win of the Formula One season in Canada on Sunday while McLaren's Oscar Piastri went 22 points clear in the championship after teammate Lando Norris smashed into him and retired.

Massa wins Brazilian GP; Alonso world champ

Massa wins Brazilian GP; Alonso world champ

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

Renault's Fernando Alonso won his second successive Formula One world championship after finishing second at the Brazilian Grand Prix.

Alonso on pole and Massa in hospital

Alonso on pole and Massa in hospital

Rediff.com25 Jul 2009

Renault's Fernando Alonso took his first pole position in nearly two years on Saturday after a Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying session overshadowed by Ferrari's Felipe Massa suffering a heavy crash.

How Alonso switched to McLaren?

How Alonso switched to McLaren?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2006

Exactly how that coup came about has been cloaked in mystery since the news burst like a bombshell on an unsuspecting Formula One last December.

Safety car makes Schumacher, Alonso see red

Safety car makes Schumacher, Alonso see red

Rediff.com28 Jun 2010

Former champions Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso saw red on Sunday after the safety car wrecked their hopes of European Grand Prix success. Schumacher, nine races into a comeback with Mercedes at the age of 41 and after three seasons out, finished 15th after being forced to wait at the pit lane exit for a red light to change to green while the safety car was deployed.

Alonso still sore over Monza penalty

Alonso still sore over Monza penalty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

The world champion made it clear that he could never forgive or forget what happened in Monza.\n

Schumacher has Alonso in his sights

Schumacher has Alonso in his sights

Rediff.com27 Sep 2006

Alonso aims for third F1 title

Alonso aims for third F1 title

Rediff.com20 Jan 2009

Fernando Alonso is aiming to silence speculation that his heart is set on a move to Ferrari by winning a third Formula One title with Renault this season.

Austrian GP: Norris survives Piastri charge to revive title bid

Austrian GP: Norris survives Piastri charge to revive title bid

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Lando Norris won the Austrian Grand Prix and revived his Formula One title bid after fending off championship-leading McLaren team mate Oscar Piastri under race-long pressure on Sunday.

F1 Pitlane tales: Age is not an issue, says returning Alonso

F1 Pitlane tales: Age is not an issue, says returning Alonso

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

While 40-year-old racers were relatively common in the sport's early days, they are a rarity in modern Formula One with an increasing emphasis on youth.

Alonso follows 'Pampas Bull' as Red Bull-beater

Alonso follows 'Pampas Bull' as Red Bull-beater

Rediff.com11 Jul 2011

Spanish matador Fernando Alonso followed in the footsteps of a veteran Argentine red 'Bull' on Sunday to beat the modern-day Red Bulls and give Ferrari a longed-for 60th anniversary present.

Vettel joining Ferrari! No, Alonso is not insecure!

Vettel joining Ferrari! No, Alonso is not insecure!

Rediff.com4 Oct 2014

Fernando Alonso indicated his Formula One future was in his own hands despite Red Bull announcing on Saturday that four time world champion Sebastian Vettel was leaving to join Ferrari.

Spotted: Two-time F1 champion Alonso

Spotted: Two-time F1 champion Alonso

Rediff.com14 Jul 2008

Reader Milind Dhanraj Patil spotted Spain's former world champion Fernando Alonso at Walldorf, Germany.

Fourth place was a miracle: Alonso

Fourth place was a miracle: Alonso

Rediff.com23 May 2005

Alonso looks for 31st F1 win on 31st birthday

Alonso looks for 31st F1 win on 31st birthday

Rediff.com25 Jul 2012

Ferrari's Fernando Alonso could celebrate his 31st birthday by winning his 31st Grand Prix on Sunday at the Hungaroring circuit where he chalked up his Formula One victory nine years ago.

F1: Alonso to get 30-place penalty for using new engine

F1: Alonso to get 30-place penalty for using new engine

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

McLaren's Fernando Alonso is set to start Sunday's Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix from the back of the grid as he tries out an upgraded Honda power unit in practice on Friday.

Alonso aims to take McLaren back to the top

Alonso aims to take McLaren back to the top

Rediff.com14 Mar 2007

Double world champion Fernando Alonso hopes to get his McLaren career off to a winning start on Sunday in an Australian Grand Prix that is far more than just a season-opener.

Chaos at Suzuka! Fires, crashes, and red flags

Chaos at Suzuka! Fires, crashes, and red flags

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris topped the times for McLaren as four red flags, two caused by trackside grass fires, wreaked havoc with the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix on Friday.

Broken ribs rule Alonso out of Bahrain Grand Prix

Broken ribs rule Alonso out of Bahrain Grand Prix

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

McLaren's Fernando Alonso has been ruled out of Sunday's Bahrain Formula One Grand Prix on medical grounds following his huge crash in the Australian season-opener on March 20. The governing International Automobile Federation (FIA) said in a statement that the decision had been taken after a medical examination at the Sakhir circuit on Thursday. "Two sets of chest CT scans were compared and it was decided that there was insufficient resolution of the signs to allow him to compete on safety grounds," the statement said.