Esteban Ocon celebrates winning the Hungarian Grand Prix on August 1, 2021
No 'lies or selfishness' in Alonso pairing - Ocon
Fernando Alonso is not only perhaps the best driver ever, he is also seriously misunderstood even within the Formula 1 paddock.
Aug 6, 07:07
Alain Prost pictured in August 2018
Prost hails Alonso's 'incredible self-sacrifice'
F1 legend Alain Prost thinks Esteban Ocon is poised to now "move into a different dimension" in Formula 1.
Aug 2, 06:43
Lewis Hamilton in action during the British Grand Prix on July 18, 2021
Lewis Hamilton blames team error for failure in Hungary
The seven-time world champion was third behind maiden winner Esteban Ocon, having been the only driver not to pit after an early red flag.
Aug 1, 20:54
Esteban Ocon celebrates winning the Hungarian Grand Prix on August 1, 2021
Esteban Ocon secures thrilling win in Hungary
The Briton's comeback drive saw him re-take the lead in the F1 world championship standings.
Aug 1, 15:39
Valtteri Bottas in action during practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on July 30, 2021
Valtteri Bottas finishes first in second Hungarian GP practice
Red Bull's Max Verstappen was third, having finished fastest in the first practice ahead of Hungarian Grand Prix.
Jul 30, 14:55
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Ocon back up to speed after chassis change
Esteban Ocon says he is back up to speed after a notable recent performance dip.
Jul 22, 07:05
Max Verstappen pictured during practice at Silverstone on July 17, 2021
Max Verstappen tops final practice ahead of Silverstone Sprint race
Lewis Hamilton was eighth fastest in his Mercedes.
Jul 17, 12:51
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Struggling Ocon pushing for Alpine chassis change
Esteban Ocon is not ruling out a change of chassis ahead of this weekend's British GP at Silverstone.
Jul 12, 07:18
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso predicts sprint qualifying format 'tweaks'
Fernando Alonso thinks Formula 1 will introduce "tweaks" to the new sprint qualifying format after it debuts next weekend at Silverstone.
Jul 9, 07:38
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Struggling Ocon analysing Alonso 'style' - Budkowski
Fernando Alonso is now fully up to speed at Alpine, according to the team's executive director Marcin Budkowski.
Jul 8, 07:25
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso intends to stay in F1 until 2024
Fernando Alonso has indicated that he fully intends to renew his contract with Alpine.
Jun 27, 07:39
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Mercedes will not interfere with Ocon deal - Rossi
Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has backed Esteban Ocon's claim that Mercedes will not interfere with his career at least for the next three years.
Jun 19, 08:03
Red Bull's Max Verstappen during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 18, 2021
Max Verstappen fastest in second French GP practice
The Red Bull driver edged out Valtteri Bottas by just eight thousandths of a second in second practice.
Jun 18, 15:29
Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas during practice for the French Grand Prix on June 18, 2021
Valtteri Bottas takes top spot in opening French GP practice
The Mercedes driver saw off his team-mate by 0.335 seconds at the Paul Ricard Circuit.
Jun 18, 11:32
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Ocon retains Mercedes link despite Alpine deal
Esteban Ocon says he remains linked with Mercedes, even though he has just signed a new three-year contract extension with Renault-owned Alpine.
Jun 18, 08:20
Pierre Gasly celebrates winning the Italian Grand Prix on September 6, 2020
Gasly unclear over Red Bull call for 2022
Pierre Gasly says he still isn't sure if he will remain at Alpha Tauri beyond 2021.
Jun 18, 08:16
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso denies F1 comeback 'difficulties'
Fernando Alonso has hit back at suggestions he is experiencing "difficulties" on his return to Formula 1.
Jun 18, 08:09
Kevin Magnussen pictured on February 21, 2020
Magnussen to make Indycar debut
Kevin Magnussen will step up into Indycar this weekend.
Jun 17, 07:02
Valtteri Bottas in action during qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Williams is Bottas' 'only option' for 2022 - Marko
Rumours are gaining steam that George Russell is definitely set to replace Valtteri Bottas for 2022 and beyond.
Jun 15, 07:20
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix on June 4, 2021
Max Verstappen tops first practice in Azerbaijan
The Red Bull driver was 0.043 seconds quicker than Ferrari's Charles Leclerc with Lewis Hamilton only seventh in the Mercedes.
Jun 4, 10:17
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
Russell could be eyeing Mercedes split - pundit
Another option may be shaping up for George Russell's next move in Formula 1.
Jun 3, 06:39
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso waits for Paul Ricard for steering change
Fernando Alonso is waiting for Paul Ricard until he gets a tweaked power steering system that he says should give him a better feel for his 2021 Alpine.
May 25, 07:26
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Alpine looks set to sign Ocon, not Gasly, for 2022
Alpine CEO Laurent Rossi has played down rumours Pierre Gasly could be drafted onto the Renault-owned team's driver lineup for 2022.
May 21, 06:24
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso took on Alpine 'leadership role' - CEO
Fernando Alonso is fulfilling a "leadership role" at Alpine, according to Renault CEO Luca de Meo.
May 18, 07:30
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso to get Alpine car tweak for Monaco
Fernando Alonso will get a tweaked power steering system for Monaco and beyond, as the two-time champion continues his re-adaptation to Formula 1.
May 12, 06:59
Nikita Mazepin pictured in March 2021
Ocon 'afraid' of Mazepin incidents
Esteban Ocon has admitted he is "afraid" of Nikita Mazepin when he comes across the Russian rookie on the Formula 1 circuit.
May 12, 06:56
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Wolff suggests Ocon likely to stay at Alpine
Esteban Ocon does not appear to be in the running for a works Mercedes seat for 2022.
May 9, 06:52
Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton after qualifying in pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 8, 2021
Lewis Hamilton claims 100th pole at Spanish GP
The seven-time world champion edged out Max Verstappen by just 0.036 seconds at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya to reach the landmark.
May 8, 15:38
Lewis Hamilton in action during practice for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 7, 2021
Lewis Hamilton quickest in second Spanish GP practice
The Mercedes driver pipped team-mate Valtteri Bottas to clock the best time.
May 7, 15:13
Valtteri Bottas in action during qualifying for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Valtteri Bottas denies Lewis Hamilton 100th pole in Portugal
Lewis Hamilton's championship rival Max Verstappen was a disappointing third for Red Bull, fourth tenths off the pace.
May 1, 15:34
Red Bull's Max Verstappen in action during practice for the Portuguese Grand Prix on May 1, 2021
Max Verstappen fastest in final Portugal practice
Max Verstappen, who trails Lewis Hamilton by a point in the standings, edged out his title rival by 0.236 seconds in Portimao.
May 1, 12:39
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Lewis Hamilton fastest in second Portugal practice
The seven-time world champion finished fifth in the morning session ahead of Sunday's Portuguese Grand Prix.
Apr 30, 16:02
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Ocon tells Alpine to listen to him 'as much as Alonso'
Esteban Ocon says he has been assured that Alpine's bosses and engineers will listen to him as well as returned two-time team champion Fernando Alonso.
Apr 23, 07:13
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alpine had 'problems in wind tunnel' over winter
Alpine struggled with "some problems in the wind tunnel" over the winter, team executive boss Marcin Budkowski has admitted.
Apr 18, 07:39
Lewis Hamilton pictured during qualifying for the Imola Grand Prix on April 17, 2021
Lewis Hamilton secures 99th career pole at Imola
Lewis Hamilton edged Sergio Perez by just 0.035 seconds.
Apr 17, 13:42
Max Verstappen pictured on August 29, 2020
Max Verstappen breaks down in second Imola practice
Max Verstappen lost valuable running time and had to watch on as Mercedes dominated the session in Imola.
Apr 16, 14:05
Valtteri Bottas pictured during practice for the Imola Grand Prix on April 16, 2021
Valtteri Bottas tops chaotic first practice in Imola
Valtteri Bottas headed Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton by just 0.041 seconds.
Apr 16, 10:49
Aston Martin's Sebastian Vettel pictured on March 27, 2021
Imola 'won't be easy' for Vettel - Schumacher
Sebastian Vettel needs to be both careful and fast this weekend at Imola in order to get the "acceptance" of his new team.
Apr 13, 07:03
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Negative F1 reputation makes Alonso 'laugh'
Fernando Alonso has hit back at the continuing narrative that he is difficult to work with in Formula 1.
Apr 12, 07:14
Alain Prost pictured in August 2018
Alpine 'careful' with Alonso, Ocon relationship - Prost
Alpine must be "very careful" as it manages the dynamic between its two drivers, according to team advisor and F1 legend Alain Prost.
Apr 8, 07:05
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