Alonso says he would have no problem racing with Honda again
1 year, 9 months ago

Alonso says he would have no problem racing with Honda again

The Hindu  

Fernando Alonso had little love for Honda when its engine was in his slow and unreliable McLaren from 2015-17 but the Spaniard would be happy to revive the relationship at Aston Martin in 2026 - if he is still around. Honda announced on Wednesday that it will power Alonso’s current team when Formula One enters a new engine era. They have now a very strong package, it’s a new set of regulations, but I think be a very exciting project.” Honda’s return to McLaren in 2015 was an excruciating failure for both team and manufacturer after they had enjoyed huge success previously together in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe said on Wednesday that there would be “no objections whatsoever” to Alonso if the team wanted him to race on in 2026.

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Fernando Alonso reveals when he will decide his F1 future amid Mercedes links
1 year ago

Fernando Alonso reveals when he will decide his F1 future amid Mercedes links

The Independent  

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Formula One rejects Andretti’s application to join 2025, 2026 series
1 year, 1 month ago

Formula One rejects Andretti’s application to join 2025, 2026 series

The Hindu  

Formula One has rejected Andretti Global’s application to join the global racing series in 2025 or 2026 but said on Wednesday that it is willing to revisit the issue in 2028 when General Motors has an engine ready for competition. General Motors under its Cadillac brand had signed on to partner with Michael Andretti’s push to join the top racing …

Honda to supply engines for Aston Martin starting with 2026 F1 regulations
1 year, 9 months ago

Honda to supply engines for Aston Martin starting with 2026 F1 regulations

Firstpost  

Fernando Alonso and the engine maker had a nasty split in 2015 when the Spaniard was highly critical of Honda’s F1 efforts. Honda will return as a factory Formula One supplier in partnership with Aston Martin in 2026 when F1 introduces new engine regulations. Alonso and the engine maker had a nasty split in 2015 when the Spaniard was highly …

Formula One: No objections to Alonso, says Honda F1 boss
1 year, 9 months ago

Formula One: No objections to Alonso, says Honda F1 boss

The Hindu  

Honda says it would not object to Fernando Alonso racing on for Aston Martin when it supplies the Formula One team’s engines in 2026, despite the Spaniard’s stinging criticism during its time together at McLaren. The issue may be a moot point, with the double world champion turning 42 in July, but Honda Racing Corporation president Koji Watanabe was asked …

Verstappen wins again, Alonso reminds everyone of his talent
2 years ago

Verstappen wins again, Alonso reminds everyone of his talent

Associated Press  

Max Verstappen’s dominant Bahrain Grand Prix victory seemed normal by his high standards. “I would say yes, when you are P3 in race one, anything can happen in 22 races,” Alonso said of his chances at winning a race this year. “What Aston Martin did over the winter to have the second best car on race one is just unreal.” …

Ferrari will support engine freeze, says team boss
4 years, 3 months ago

Ferrari will support engine freeze, says team boss

The Hindu  

Ferrari will support a freeze on Formula One engine regulations starting in 2022, team principal Mattia Binotto said on Thursday, which would enable Red Bull to use their Honda power units even after the Japanese manufacturer leaves the sport. Honda, which exclusively supplies Red Bull and sister team AlphaTauri, is set to bow out of Formula One at the end …

Formula One: Ferrari Will Support Engine Freeze, Says Team Boss Mattia Binotto
4 years, 3 months ago

Formula One: Ferrari Will Support Engine Freeze, Says Team Boss Mattia Binotto

News 18  

Ferrari will support a freeze on Formula One engine regulations starting in 2022, team principal Mattia Binotto said on Thursday, which would enable Red Bull to use their Honda power units even after the Japanese manufacturer leaves the sport. Honda, which exclusively supplies Red Bull and sister team AlphaTauri, is set to bow out of Formula One at the end …

Honda to withdraw from Formula One at end of 2021 season
4 years, 5 months ago

Honda to withdraw from Formula One at end of 2021 season

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Alonso gears up for what could be his last shot at the Triple Crown
4 years, 6 months ago

Alonso gears up for what could be his last shot at the Triple Crown

The Hindu  

Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso will make his third attempt to win the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday and become only the second Triple Crown winner in the sport. “But I can be very clear that once he is with us, that is for good, and for a while, so no distractions.” Victory in Indianapolis would make the Monaco …

Fernando Alonso: Two-time F1 world champion announces return to sport with Renault
4 years, 8 months ago

Fernando Alonso: Two-time F1 world champion announces return to sport with Renault

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It would be 'amazing' to see Alonso back in F1, says Gasly
4 years, 9 months ago

It would be 'amazing' to see Alonso back in F1, says Gasly

The Hindu  

Fernando Alonso returning to Formula One would be an "amazing" prospect, in the view of Alpha Tauri driver Pierre Gasly. Frenchman Gasly, who earned his first career podium in the penultimate race of the 2019 season in Brazil, is excited by the speculation over Alonso's possible comeback. READ:Formula E - The cleaner side of racing with less air pollution Gasly …

Formula One: Fernando Alonso is a back-up option for McLaren, according to Andreas Seidl.
5 years, 6 months ago

Formula One: Fernando Alonso is a back-up option for McLaren, according to Andreas Seidl.

The Hindu  

Fernando Alonso could be an option for McLaren if either of its Formula One drivers are unable to race, according to team principal Andreas Seidl. The two-time F1 world champion is expected to make another bid for the Indy 500 in 2020, while the Spaniard will attend the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza as a McLaren ambassador. Lando Norris …

Alonso gunning for Triple Crown
6 years, 1 month ago

Alonso gunning for Triple Crown

China Daily  

Spainish driver Fernando Alonso waves to spectators in the pit during the qualifying session at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Nov 24, 2018. After conquering F1 and Daytona, veteran Spanish driver wants another crack at winning the Indianapolis 500 Fernando Alonso raced into retirement from Formula One bent on winning the final leg of …

Alonso gunning for Triple Crown
6 years, 1 month ago

Alonso gunning for Triple Crown

China Daily  

Spainish driver Fernando Alonso waves to spectators in the pit during the qualifying session at the Yas Marina racetrack in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on Nov 24, 2018. After conquering F1 and Daytona, veteran Spanish driver wants another crack at winning the Indianapolis 500 Fernando Alonso raced into retirement from Formula One bent on winning the final leg of …

Formula One: How Fernando Alonso's departure adds to McLaren's problems, allows Spaniard to eye 'Triple Crown'
6 years, 7 months ago

Formula One: How Fernando Alonso's departure adds to McLaren's problems, allows Spaniard to eye 'Triple Crown'

Firstpost  

Fernando Alonso’s growing displeasure over missing out on a competitive car in Formula 1 was evident with every passing race, and he eventuallydropped the bomb on Twitter, announcing his departure from the sport for 2019. Departure, and not retirement McLaren’s carefully-worded announcement about their two-time world champion’s departure stayed away from using the word ‘retire’ whereas Alonso issued a clear …

Formula One: McLaren need to deliver with Renault but harrowing pre-season testing casts doubts for 2018
6 years, 11 months ago

Formula One: McLaren need to deliver with Renault but harrowing pre-season testing casts doubts for 2018

Firstpost  

The possibility that Honda may have come good at last will be hard for the fans to swallow if McLaren fail to live up to expectations. London: New engine partners and a happy Fernando Alonso fuelled fresh optimism at McLaren over the winter months — and then testing came along. Nothing fundamentally wrong McLaren lost track time to technical issues …

F1: Fernando Alonso says racing at Sepang circuit will be more difficult
7 years, 5 months ago

F1: Fernando Alonso says racing at Sepang circuit will be more difficult

India TV News  

McLaren Honda's Spanish driver Fernando Alonso said on Monday that the upcoming Formula One World Championship race at the Malaysia Grand Prix would be more difficult. The two-time world champion explained that the straights in the Sepang circuit, where this weekend's race is to take place, required speed and power, reports Efe news agency. "Sepang will be more difficult for …

McLaren a very systematic company, but can find it hard to adapt to change, says Honda chief
7 years, 5 months ago

McLaren a very systematic company, but can find it hard to adapt to change, says Honda chief

Firstpost  

Honda’s motorsport head has portrayed former champions McLaren as ‘systematic’ and set in their ways as the Formula One partners prepare to separate at the end of the season. London: Honda’s motorsport head has portrayed former champions McLaren as ‘systematic’ and set in their ways as the Formula One partners prepare to separate at the end of the season. “Working …

Fernando Alonso serves up Honda criticism after engine woe
7 years, 10 months ago

Fernando Alonso serves up Honda criticism after engine woe

Daily Mail  

Or, a new engine please, in the case of the grotty McLaren Fernando Alonso was briefly driving in front of his home fans on Friday. So bad was his chronically unreliable Honda engine that it spewed oil over the tarmac, a plume of smoke the only other remnant of the double world champion’s first practice session. Fernando Alonso was dealt …

Fernando Alonso has same spark as me, says Mario Andretti
7 years, 10 months ago

Fernando Alonso has same spark as me, says Mario Andretti

Daily Mail  

Mario Andretti sees the same spark in Fernando Alonso that drove him to take on all comers at race tracks around the world and said he believes the Spaniard is a threat to win the Indianapolis 500. Alonso set the motor racing world abuzz last month when he said he had been granted clearance by his McLaren Formula One team …

Fernando Alonso's decision to race for Indy 500 an attempt to grow his brand outside Formula 1
7 years, 11 months ago

Fernando Alonso's decision to race for Indy 500 an attempt to grow his brand outside Formula 1

Firstpost  

‘Is it April Fools’ Day in some part of the world?’, was my first reaction when I read McLaren-Honda’s official statement confirming that their two times World Champion driver Fernando Alonso would skip the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix and instead race for a McLaren-Honda branded Andretti Autosport in the 101st Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The brand ‘Fernando …

Honda poised for Sauber engine deal but cracks in McLaren relationship put future in major doubt
7 years, 11 months ago

Honda poised for Sauber engine deal but cracks in McLaren relationship put future in major doubt

The Independent  

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Honda suffer on F1 return but McLaren boss Eric Boullier satisfied despite teething troubles with new engine supplier
10 years, 3 months ago

Honda suffer on F1 return but McLaren boss Eric Boullier satisfied despite teething troubles with new engine supplier

Daily Mail  

reunited with McLaren for first time in 22 years McLaren racing director Eric Boullier declared himself satisfied despite a difficult opening day on Honda's official return to Formula One. On the first day of the new partnership at a two-day post-season test in Abu Dhabi, Honda naturally encountered teething problems with their version of the 1.6-litre V6 turbo-charged power units …

Fernando Alonso-backed cycling team will not compete in 2015 season says UCI
10 years, 5 months ago

Fernando Alonso-backed cycling team will not compete in 2015 season says UCI

Daily Mail  

Fernando Alonso's foray into cycling will not take place in 2015, but the UCI will welcome further discussions over a team backed by the former Formula One world champion. The UCI on Wednesday announced the teams who have registered for racing licences for the forthcoming season, with an Alonso-backed team not among them despite prolonged discussions over his entry into …

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