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
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
2021 pecking order will not change now - Alonso
Fernando Alonso thinks the current pecking order in Formula 1 is basically set in stone for the remainder of the 2021 season.
Jun 23, 06:55
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
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
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso tells F1 rivals to 'calm down' at Baku
Fernando Alonso has urged his fellow Formula 1 drivers to "calm down" ahead of Sunday's Azerbaijan GP.
Jun 6, 05:27
McLaren's Carlos Sainz pictured at the British Grand Prix in August 2020
Sainz 'surprised' by top F1 drivers' struggles
Carlos Sainz is "surprised" that so much is being said about Formula 1 drivers struggling to adapt to their cars in 2021.
Jun 5, 08:00
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso admits to 'wasting my time' in F1
Fernando Alonso says he quit Formula 1 almost three years ago because he felt he was "wasting my time" in the category.
Jun 4, 07:07
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso comeback similar to Schumacher's - Rosberg
Fernando Alonso's return to Formula 1 can be compared with the comeback of another F1 legend, according to 2016 world champion Nico Rosberg.
Jun 1, 06:41
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
George Russell a 'future world champion' - Alonso
George Russell is a "future champion", according to two-time title winner and F1 legend Fernando Alonso.
May 28, 06:42
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
F1 should consider 'special' Monaco tyre - Alonso
Formula 1 should consider introducing a special tyre or special rules to spice up races like Monaco.
May 28, 06:38
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
Charles Leclerc pictured in May 2021
Charles Leclerc takes pole at Monaco despite heavy crash
Charles Leclerc could face a grid penalty if certain parts of his car need to be changed.
May 22, 15:01
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
Max Verstappen pictured on August 29, 2020
Verstappen 'best driver' in 2021 so far - Alonso
F1 veteran Fernando Alonso thinks Mercedes has the edge over Red Bull at present - but he nonetheless hails the performance of the latter team's top star.
May 17, 06:34
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
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Budkowski surprised Alonso return 'so difficult'
Marcin Budkowski admits he did not expect Fernando Alonso's return to Formula 1 to turn out to be "so difficult" for the Spaniard.
May 11, 06:47
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
Red Bull's Helmut Marko pictured in July 2020
Red Bull pace 'looks a lot worse' than reality - Marko
Red Bull will be on "the same level" as Mercedes when the action becomes decisive in Barcelona.
May 8, 06:20
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
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso also hurt knee, shoulder in cycling crash
Fernando Alonso is back at "almost 100 percent" in the wake of his pre-season cycling crash.
May 7, 07:27
Carlos Sainz Jr pictured on July 25, 2019
Sainz learning to ignore criticism in F1
Carlos Sainz says he is learning to ignore those who criticise Formula 1 drivers.
May 5, 07:27
Cyril Abiteboul, Renault's F1 team managing director, and Alain Prost
Abiteboul back in F1 with Alpine-linked company
Cyril Abiteboul will remain connected with the world of Formula 1.
May 4, 07:02
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
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
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso may not be as 'fast' as before - Webber
Fernando Alonso may no longer be as "fast" and "brave" as he was at the beginning of his Formula 1 career.
Apr 27, 07:42
McLaren's Carlos Sainz pictured at the British Grand Prix in August 2020
Sainz says he is 'not slower' than Leclerc
Ferrari newcomer Carlos Sainz insists he is "not slower" than his teammate Charles Leclerc.
Apr 27, 07:38
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
Winning title could take Alpine 'years' - Alonso
It could take Alpine as many as "seven years" to emerge at the top of Formula 1.
Apr 22, 07:01
Spanish GP 2014
Drivers 'shouldn't complain' about early 2021 struggles
There is "no point" complaining about a lack of pre-season testing, even if several top drivers are struggling to adapt to their 2021 cars.
Apr 20, 06:53
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso admits struggling on F1 return
Fernando Alonso has vowed to improve after a stuttering start to his return to Formula 1 this year.
Apr 19, 07:10
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
Spanish GP 2014
Alpine using 'intuition' to assess Renault engine
Alpine is having to use more "intuition" in 2021 in order to assess the merits of the Renault engine.
Apr 16, 07:41
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
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
18-inch tyres 'feel good already' - Alonso
Pirelli's 18-inch tyres for 2022 "feel good already", two-time world champion Fernando Alonso has revealed.
Apr 7, 07:00
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso knows 2021 wins 'impossible' - Prost
Fernando Alonso knows that winning races in 2021 is "impossible", according to Alpine team advisor Alain Prost.
Apr 6, 07:03
Franz Tost at a press conference on September 15, 2017
Vettel's Aston Martin 'not that good' - Tost
Aston Martin's 2021 car is "not that good", according to rival Alpha Tauri's team boss Franz Tost.
Mar 29, 06:02
Fernando Alonso pictured in January 2020
Alonso denies saying he's 'better' than Hamilton
Fernando Alonso has denied declaring that he is "better" than 2021 title chargers Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Mar 29, 06:00
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