News for 'Fernando Alonso'

McLaren drama! Norris edges Piastri in photo finish

McLaren drama! Norris edges Piastri in photo finish

Rediff.com3 Aug 2025

Lando Norris held off McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri to win the Hungarian Grand Prix on a one-stop strategy and slash the Australian's Formula One lead to nine points going into the August break.

Alonso insult 'below belt'

Alonso insult 'below belt'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2006

Michael Schumacher's manager has accused Fernando Alonso of 'pitiful behaviour' after the Formula One world champion described the German ace as the least sporting driver of all time.

F1: Alonso's retirement not definite, keeps door ajar

F1: Alonso's retirement not definite, keeps door ajar

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Says he rejected Red Bull offer

Piastri beats Norris to Qatar F1 GP pole; Verstappen third

Piastri beats Norris to Qatar F1 GP pole; Verstappen third

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

Lando Norris can be crowned champion on Sunday but a win for Oscar Piastri would take the battle down to a final showdown in Abu Dhabi next weekend.

Despedida, Senor Alonso

Despedida, Senor Alonso

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Alonso's last race victory came in 2013, and he hasn't been on the podium since 2014. For arguably one of the best drivers F1 has ever seen, this is the very definition of a legacy unfulfilled, says Chetan Narula.

Alonso apologises to 'legend' Hamilton after Spa spat

Alonso apologises to 'legend' Hamilton after Spa spat

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

Alonso said he had huge respect for Hamilton and had no problems with him.

McLaren's Alonso to miss Monaco for Indy 500

McLaren's Alonso to miss Monaco for Indy 500

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso will miss the Monaco Grand Prix in May in order to race in the Indianapolis 500, his team said on Wednesday.

Alonso confirms return to Renault

Alonso confirms return to Renault

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

Fernando Alonso will race for Renault next season, the double world champion's Web site announced.

PIX: Verstappen takes sprint pole at US GP

PIX: Verstappen takes sprint pole at US GP

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

With eight points on offer to the winner of Saturday's 100km race, he and Norris -- 22 points behind Piastri -- both have a good chance to reduce the gap to the Australian who was three tenths slower than his teammate.

Blown engine sends Alonso out

Blown engine sends Alonso out

Rediff.com10 Sep 2006

Renault's Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso retired from the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday with a blown engine 10 laps from the end.

'Difficult to feel sorry for multi million pound worth Alonso'

'Difficult to feel sorry for multi million pound worth Alonso'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

David Coulthard doesn't feel sorry for the multi million pound worth Spaniard.

Alonso to replace Raikkonen at Ferrari

Alonso to replace Raikkonen at Ferrari

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Renault's Fernando Alonso will replace Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari next season, the Italian team said Wednesday. Spain's Alonso, World champion in 2005 and 2006, has signed a three-year deal and will partner Felipe Massa next year.

Alonso back on top

Alonso back on top

Rediff.com9 Apr 2007

Sunday's Malaysian Grand Prix was a vindication for Fernando Alonso, Lewis Hamilton and, above all, McLaren.

'Alonso did his own deal'

'Alonso did his own deal'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2005

Alonso wins German Grand Prix

Alonso wins German Grand Prix

Rediff.com22 Jul 2012

Spain's Fernando Alonso won the German Grand Prix for Ferrari on Sunday to extend his overall Formula One championship lead to 34 points.

Watch out for Alonso!

Watch out for Alonso!

Rediff.com11 Mar 2005

McLaren's Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season

McLaren's Alonso to retire from F1 at end of season

Rediff.com14 Aug 2018

His storied career has included 32 wins, 22 pole positions and 97 podiums so far.

Alonso wins Australian GP

Alonso wins Australian GP

Rediff.com2 Apr 2006

The Renault driver scored his second victory in three races to extend his lead in the Formula One world championship to 14 points.

'Alonso made the right move'

'Alonso made the right move'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2006

Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa says compatriot Fernando Alonso should have no worries about joining McLaren from Renault in 2007.

'Alonso exit good for Renault'

'Alonso exit good for Renault'

Rediff.com23 May 2006

Renault boss Flavio Briatore believes Fernando Alonso's decision to leave Renault could be good for the F1 champions

Alonso takes provisional pole

Alonso takes provisional pole

Rediff.com19 Mar 2005

Alonso hails departing Schumacher

Alonso hails departing Schumacher

Rediff.com23 Oct 2006

With Schumacher departed, Alonso will be the only champion in Formula One next season but he joins a team that has not won since 2005.

Verstappen beats Norris to US GP pole after sprint win

Verstappen beats Norris to US GP pole after sprint win

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Max Verstappen seized pole position for Sunday's US Grand Prix while Formula One leader Oscar Piastri qualified sixth after a costly sprint race collision with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.

Alonso ready to reclaim podium with stye in eye and gratefulness in heart

Alonso ready to reclaim podium with stye in eye and gratefulness in heart

Rediff.com8 May 2015

Fernando Alonso can see a brighter future for McLaren, despite turning up at his home Spanish Grand Prix on Thursday with a stye in his eye.

Antonelli becomes F1's youngest polesitter in any format at Miami

Antonelli becomes F1's youngest polesitter in any format at Miami

Rediff.com3 May 2025

The 18-year-old, preparing for only his sixth Grand Prix weekend, lapped with a best time of one minute 26.482 seconds to pip McLaren's championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.045 seconds.

Honda interested in Alonso

Honda interested in Alonso

Rediff.com4 Jul 2008

Honda would be interested in double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso if he wants out of Renault and cannot move to Ferrari, team boss Ross Brawn said on Thursday. With Renault struggling to get near to the podium and without a win since 2006, Alonso's future has been under close scrutiny with the 26-year-old Spaniard eager to get back into a winning car.

They are only rumours: Alonso

They are only rumours: Alonso

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Renault chief executive Carlos Ghosn expects double world champion Fernando Alonso to stay with his Formula One team next year despite rumours linking the Spaniard to Ferrari.

Alonso happy for Schumacher

Alonso happy for Schumacher

Rediff.com31 Jul 2005

Pressure on Raikkonen: Alonso

Pressure on Raikkonen: Alonso

Rediff.com9 Jul 2005

Alonso takes Bahrain pole

Alonso takes Bahrain pole

Rediff.com3 Apr 2005

Ferrari's Alonso takes pole at Silverstone

Ferrari's Alonso takes pole at Silverstone

Rediff.com7 Jul 2012

Spaniard Fernando Alonso handed Ferrari their first Formula One pole since 2010 in a wet British Grand Prix qualifying session on Saturday.

Alonso 'lucky' to be alive after huge crash at Australian Grand Prix

Alonso 'lucky' to be alive after huge crash at Australian Grand Prix

Rediff.com20 Mar 2016

Fernando Alonso felt lucky to be alive after walking away from a spectacular crash that left his obliterated McLaren scattered across the Albert Park circuit and brought a halt to the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday. Alonso's right wheel clipped Esteban Gutierrez's Haas at high speed going into turn three of the 18th lap and the impact sent the Spaniard's McLaren careening into a barrier, smashing it to pieces, before it flipped, rolled and flew end-over-end into another barrier. The two-time Formula One world champion emerged from the wreckage and walked gingerly over to Mexican Gutierrez, where the pair embraced. "I'm okay, I'm trying to put everything in place again," the 34-year-old told Sky Sports in the paddock after Nico Rosberg won the race for Mercedes.

Kubica replaces Alonso at Renault

Kubica replaces Alonso at Renault

Rediff.com7 Oct 2009

Poland's Robert Kubica will replace Spain's double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso at Renault next season, the team said in a statement on Wednesday. Kubica has driven for the BMW-Sauber team since 2006 while Alonso, one of the 24-year-old's best friends in the paddock, is moving to Ferrari next year.

Alonso gets real about podium finish this season

Alonso gets real about podium finish this season

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

Former world champion Fernando Alonso doubts he will make it onto the Formula One podium this season after also enduring his worst points tally last year, but has no immediate plans to retire.

Recruiting Alonso not desirable: Ferrari

Recruiting Alonso not desirable: Ferrari

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Bringing Fernando Alonso to Ferrari to partner world champion Kimi Raikkonen would not be desirable, team president Luca di Montezemolo said on Tuesday. "To line up a Raikkonen-Alonso double act would mean wanting to damage yourself. I want two equal drivers that work together," the president said.

Alonso wins in Germany

Alonso wins in Germany

Rediff.com24 Jul 2005

Raikkonen again suffered the heartbreak of retiring while leading.

Norris wins wet and chaotic home British GP

Norris wins wet and chaotic home British GP

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Lando Norris won his home British Grand Prix for the first time and shed tears of joy while McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri finished second

Alonso wins European GP

Alonso wins European GP

Rediff.com29 May 2005

Race leader Kimi Raikkonen crashed out with one lap remaining.

Alonso likely to return to Renault

Alonso likely to return to Renault

Rediff.com20 Nov 2007

Fernando Alonso is almost certain to rejoin Renault next season, team boss Flavio Briatore said.

Alonso demands faster Ferrari next season

Alonso demands faster Ferrari next season

Rediff.com27 Nov 2012

While Ferrari's Fernando Alonso rates 2012 as his best season in Formula One, the Spanish driver says his car must be quicker next year if he is to fight for the title again.