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.
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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.
Alonso ‘better’ than Hamilton, Max and the rest
Fernando Alonso feels he is still a “better” driver than his fellow World Champions on the F1 grid – despite two years away.
Alonso took 10 laps to find issues with A521
Fernando Alonso knew what improvements needed to be made to the A521 after just 10 laps of driving it, says Luca De Meo.
Alonso ‘one of few who can go from 12th to 1st’
Pedro de la Rosa has hailed Fernando Alonso’s comeback to F1 as the return of a driver capable of doing “something special” in a race.
Alonso says energy conservation key with 23 races
Fernando Alonso is wary of the demands a record 23-race season will have on everyone in Formula 1, so says saving energy will be key.
‘Normal for Sainz to be on podium before Alonso’
Pedro de la Rosa has weighed up the two Spanish F1 drivers’ prospects for 2021 – and thinks Carlos Sainz will be on the podium before Fernando Alonso.
Alonso having ‘very positive’ impact at Alpine
Davide Brivio believes Fernando Alonso’s pushiness to get the best out of everyone at Alpine is having a “very positive” effect on the team.
Alonso: ‘We will try to put on a show’
Ahead of his first season back in F1, Fernando Alonso says he and Alpine will try to maximise their potential and "put on a show".
‘Alonso is like a bull despite a bit slow Alpine’
Good news for Fernando Alonso, his 2021 Alpine A52 is "absolutely reliable" but the bad news is it is a "bit slow".
Alonso won’t give up cycling despite crash
Fernando Alonso has no intention of giving up cycling despite lining up on this year's Formula 1 grid with titanium plates in his jaw following a crash.
Alpine: Ocon has an advantage over Alonso
Fielding two drivers who spent time on F1's sidelines, Davide Brivio feels Esteban Ocon has a slight "advantage" over Fernando Alonso.
Alonso returns…20 years after building a Minardi
Fernando Alonso is preparing for his return to Formula 1 in 2021, 20 years after helping to build the Minardi he debuted in.
Kimi’s ‘good memories’ of clean Alonso tussles
Kimi Raikkonen is welcoming Fernando Alonso back to Formula 1 as he recalls their tussles being “fair and clean”.
Alonso happy, but sees room for improvement
Fernando Alonso says that his Alpine feels good, but thinks that the team needs to gain a better understanding of the aerodynamics.
Alonso to race with titanium plates in jaw
Fernando Alonso has stressed that the injuries suffered during his cycling accident will not affect him during the upcoming Formula 1 season.
‘All possibilities with Alonso, glory to disaster’
Fernando Alonso is the driver on the grid who could have the biggest impact for his team in this year's championship, but not necessarily a positive one.
Alpine already finding Alonso ‘quite demanding’
Davide Brivio says Fernando Alonso is "quite demanding", but that is what the new Alpine F1 racing director wants.
Alpine want ‘healthy rivalry’, no No.1 driver
Fernando Alonso may be a double champion while Esteban Ocon has yet to win a grand prix but that doesn't mean the Spaniard will be the team's number one driver upon his return.
Alonso reveals new lid for 2021 season
Fernando Alonso has seen his new challenger for the 2021 season, his comeback year, and now he has his new helmet too.
Alonso has not fast-tracked focus to 2022
Fernando Alonso hopes for a more "unpredictable" Formula 1 come 2022, but right now all his focus is on 2021.
Alonso: Accident did not impact comeback prep
Fernando Alonso has confirmed that he is "ready to go" despite his recent accident, and returns a more "complete" driver.
Alonso this year’s sensation? ‘Then you woke up’
Tom Coronel has given a withering response to the suggestion that Fernando Alonso could be this year’s F1 sensation: “In your dreams.”
10 of the best facts about Fernando Alonso
Ahead of Fernando Alonso's highly anticipated return to the grid, refresh your knowledge of the Spaniard with these 10 facts...
Alonso to miss Alpine A521 launch
It has been confirmed that Fernando Alonso will not be attending the launch of Alpine's 2021 challenger on March 2.