Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso made his first appearance with Ferrari at the team's World Finals event, despite still being under contract with Renault. Read Full Story

Fernando Alonso made his first appearance with Ferrari at the team's World Finals event, despite still being under contract with Renault. Read Full Story

Linked from http://www.formula1.com/news/6031.html --- It has been a fascinating start to the season for reigning world champion Fernando Alonso. He has won his first Grand Prix for McLaren, been upstaged by his rookie team mate, and come away sharing the lead in the driver standings. As he heads for his home race, the Spaniard reveals his thoughts on the campaign so far… Q: How would you summarise the start of the season both for you and the McLaren team? Fernando Alonso: It has been great. I am extremely happy with the performance of the car and the first three races. Also I am very, ... Read Full Story

Linked from http://www.itv-f1.com/Feature.aspx?Type=General&PO_ID=39049 --- Lewis Hamilton's astonishing performances in his early Formula 1 races have demonstrated that he is a world champion in waiting. But his speed has also put massive pressure on the man who currently holds that title. Mark Hughes investigates how Fernando Alonso is reacting to being beaten by his 'number two' at Sakhir. ITV viewers will have no doubt noticed Fernando Alonso’s non-plussed response to Louise Goodman pointing out what a great race McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton enjoyed in Bahrain. If you’re looking for a feel of how seriously to take that reaction: seriously. Alonso’s still-young relationship with McLaren is ... Read Full Story

McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso and Pedro de la Rosa have played down the significance of the Woking based team's revised package for the upcoming Spanish grand prix. The press made much of a 'radical' front wing that appeared on the MP4-22 at the Circuit de Catalunya on Monday, but world champion Alonso - who arrived in Barcelona in the evening ahead of his scheduled running on Tuesday morning - denied that the impact on the time sheets will be equally revolutionary. "Everyone's cars will improve by two or three tenths (before the Spanish GP). "I doubt that the hierarchy is going to change too ... Read Full Story