Alonso puts poor display down to lack of testing
Fernando Alonso admitted he “did not perform well” at Imola – but still thinks he is suffering from an enforced lack of prep for his F1 return.
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Alonso goes off track, chaos ensues before Imola GP
It was a chaotic start to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola before the lights even went out, with a sudden downpour setting the scene.
JV’s comments have no bearing on Alonso’s plans
Fernando Alonso says whether he enters another Indy 500 won't be determined by what Jacques Villeneuve has to say about his chances.
Alonso ‘not good enough’, outqualified by Ocon
Fernando Alonso admitted he "was not good enough" during Imola qualifying, but remains hopeful of a top-10 finish in the race.
Alonso needs to improve himself before the car
Fernando Alonso says he feels the need for self-improvement before adding his input to the progress of his Alpine car, as he got fully back to racing in Formula 1 after a two-season absence.
Alonso feels adrenaline build in Imola return
Fernando Alonso could feel the "adrenaline" build as he returned to Imola, now armed with the modern Formula 1 cars.
Alonso book delayed to tell ‘my own truth’
Fernando Alonso says his long-awaited autobiography, 'The Racer', will have its release delayed until the Spaniard retires from Formula 1.
‘Political Alonso wants all attention for himself’
Jarno Trulli has spoken of the “mind games” played by his former Renault team-mate Fernando Alonso, who “wants all the attention for himself”.
Alpine rubbish Twitter ‘hoax’ of a positive test
Alpine have rubbished reports based on a Twitter comment, in which the user himself later used the word 'hoax', that one of their drivers had tested positive for Covid-19.
Alonso ‘Godfather of everybody’ at Alpine
Renault CEO Luca de Meo says that Fernando Alonso's role within Alpine has changed from what he brought to Renault as a young driver.
Alonso hopes ‘bad luck was used up’ in Bahrain
Fernando Alonso says that he hopes all of his and Alpine's misfortune has been used up for 2021, after a peculiar retirement from the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Alonso’s return unaffected by Abiteboul exit
Fernando Alonso supported Renault's decision to change their F1 management ahead of the 2021 season, which included Cyril Abiteboul's exit.
‘Passionate’ Alonso thinks of F1 ’24 hours a day’
According to Pedro de la Rosa, Fernando Alonso thinks about motor racing 24 hours a day and that is what makes him unique.
Alonso: Winning a title is a difficult goal
Fernando Alonso concedes adding a third title to his list is a "difficult goal" to achieve as only one out of 20 drivers can do it each year.
Alonso: ‘Bad news’ for Ferrari if we fight them
Fernando Alonso is not expecting to fight Ferrari in the Constructors' Championship in 2021, saying it would be "bad news" for his former team if they did.
Prost happy Alpine have ‘perfectionist’ in Alonso
Alain Prost has described Fernando Alonso as a “perfectionist” who “will fight body and soul” for every World Championship point.
Bahrain showed where Alonso needs to improve
Fernando Alonso has revealed the areas in his driving he feels he needs to improve following his F1 comeback in the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Alonso picks out his strongest ever F1 season
Fernando Alonso picked out 2012 as the season where he was operating at "100%" of his ability as a racing driver.
‘F1 should be looking for the next Alonso’
Mark Webber would have preferred F1 to find the next Fernando Alonso rather than see the 39-year-old himself return to the sport.
Why ‘Alonso of the McLaren years’ jibe was harsh
Branded the "Fernando Alonso of the McLaren years" after his return in Bahrain, such criticism of the Spaniard was harsh.
‘Alonso showed flair, Vettel not at his finest’
While Fernando Alonso showed "flair" in the Bahrain Grand Prix, Sebastian Vettel did not have the "finest debut" says Ross Brawn.
‘Alonso of the McLaren years’ in Bahrain
After the flashes of brilliance, ex-F1 racer Jolyon Palmer said the Fernando Alonso of the McLaren days sadly reemerged in Bahrain.
Alonso’s F1 return foiled by sandwich wrapper
Alpine have confirmed the reason for Fernando Alonso's DNF on his return to Formula 1 was due to a sandwich wrapper in the car's brake duct.
Alonso ‘had fun’ on F1 return despite DNF
Fernando Alonso said he "had fun" on his return to Formula 1 racing, despite not being able to finish the race due to brake issues.
Alonso clarifies ‘better’ than everyone comment
Fernando Alonso says his "better" than comment wasn't meant to compare to Lewis Hamilton or Max Verstappen but rather to the driver he was in 2018.
Alonso ‘lacking confidence’ in Alpine rear
Fernando Alonso was satisfied with his P9 finish in Bahrain qualifying, given that he "lacked confidence" in the car throughout practice.
Alonso: ‘We’re in 2021 and Ferrari still aren’t winning’
Fernando Alonso has revealed he has no regrets about leaving Ferrari, citing the fact they are still yet to win since his departure.
Alonso still has performance in his pocket
Fernando Alonso was delighted to be back in Formula 1 action on Friday in Bahrain, but he has not quite maxed out the Alpine yet.
Hakkinen ‘wouldn’t trust Ocon’ as a team-mate
Mika Hakkinen has all but warned Fernando Alonso to watch his back, saying he "wouldn't necessarily trust" Esteban Ocon as a team-mate.
Alonso rejects age concern for F1 comeback
Fernando Alonso has insisted age is just a number as he makes his Formula 1 comeback just four months shy of his 40th birthday.