Formula 1 drivers said the hot Qatar GP was “torture” and warned safety could be put at risk if more races are held in similar conditions.
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Alonso asked team to throw water on him in pits ‘but apparently it’s not allowed’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso asked team to throw water on him in pits • Hulkenebrg realised grid error too late • Drama in world karting final
Hamilton and Russell avoid penalty for first-corner crash, Alonso reprimanded
Formula 1
Posted onLewis Hamilton and George Russell avoided penalties after colliding with each other at the first corner as the Qatar Grand Prix began.
We chose to ‘throw the sprint race away’ with soft tyre strategy, says Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso said Aston Martin chose to sacrifice their result in today’s sprint race in Qatar to improve their chances in tomorrow’s grand prix.
Alonso “very happy” with best starting position in nine races
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso “very, very happy” to secure second row • Hamilton wants 11th team to improve diversity • Beganovic tops F3 test
Verstappen’s fellow champions Hamilton and Alonso praise his “faultless” season
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen has been praised by fellow world champions Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso as he is set to clinch the 2023 title.
Norris rejects Alonso’s claim McLaren are “over-confident” of beating Aston Martin
Formula 1
Posted onLando Norris shot down Fernando Alonso’s suggestion McLaren are “over-confident” of beating Aston Martin to fourth place in the championship.
Alonso wants replacement for “obsolete” Formula 1 qualifying format
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Replace “obsolete” qualifying format, says Alonso • Aston Martin report £53m loss • Di Grassi returns to Abt Cupra
Transcript: What Alonso really meant by being “thrown to the lions” at Suzuka
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso expressed frustration that one of his radio messages during the Japanese Grand Prix was broadcast on Formula 1’s television feed “out of context.”
2023 Japanese Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen re-established Red Bull as winners at Suzuka, but Sergio Perez struggled. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Japanese GP.
Alonso “very proud” to maintain Q3 run at track team was “concerned about”
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso “very proud” to reach Q3 • Lawson “50-50” to race Qatar • Maximum laptime “worked really well” – Russell
Analysis: Is Stroll’s deficit to Alonso really a question of ‘points, not performance’?
2023 F1 season
Posted onFollowing the Italian GP, the 14th round of the F1 season, Lance Stroll trails team mate Fernando Alonso by 123 points in the standings
2023 Singapore Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhen Red Bull stumbled, one driver ensured he did not miss his chance to win. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Singapore Grand Prix.
Ocon pleased with opportunistic pass on “impatient” Alonso
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Ocon pleased with opportunistic pass on “impatient” Alonso • Piastri “really happy” with 17th to seventh charge • Mercedes junior wins karting title
Point-less Aston Martin “expected a strong weekend in Singapore” – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says Aston Martin fell short of their expectations in Singapore, on a track they thought would suit their car.
Qualifying feels like a missed opportunity for Alonso after Red Bull’s struggle
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso was left wishing he’d capitalised on a poor qualifying session for the Red Bull drivers after taking seventh on the grid for today’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Alonso praises FIA race direction for “good timing” in recent rounds
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin driver Fernando Alonso praised the FIA for how it avoided potentially dangerous situations at the last two race weekends.
Verstappen and Red Bull are better than all rivals in every single area – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onTwo times world champion at Fernando Alonso believes there isn’t a team on the grid who has matched Red Bull in any competitive element so far this year.
Monza “frustrating” for Alonso but Aston Martin expect better form in coming races
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFollowing the delight of their return to the podium at Zandvoort, Aston Martin endured their least competitive weekend of 2023 so far at Monza.
2023 Italian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMonza saw some drivers restricted by their cars, but others still stood out. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Italian Grand Prix.