Formula One drivers have been cautiously supportive of the all-female series, with Lance Stroll saying that it’s normal to have sports categories separated by gender.
Fernando Alonso articles archive
Fernando Alonso
Alonso plans “quiet” 2019 season as McLaren rule out full-time IndyCar entry
IndyCar
Posted onMcLaren has ruled out entering a full-time team in the 2019 IndyCar season. Zak Brown said the team is “simply not ready yet”.
Alonso: Hamilton is one of F1’s five greatest champions
2018 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton is one of the five greatest world championships Formula 1 has ever seen, according to his former team mate Fernando Alonso.
Alonso not considering Formula E or WRC for 2019
2018 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso says he hasn’t considered switching to Formula E or rallying after he leaves F1, remarking he ‘doesn’t have the talent’ for the latter.
Harding-Steinbrenner IndyCar deal may open door for Alonso
IndyCar
Posted onIndyCar team Harding will unite with Steinbrenner Racing to field Patricio O’Ward and Colton Herta next year in a deal which may affect Fernando Alonso’s future.
Another burned bridge could drive Alonso to NASCAR
Comment
Posted onFernando Alonso’s criticism of Honda’s F1 engines may have thwarted an attempt to land an IndyCar drive – and could lead him elsewhere in 2019.
Alonso still has hand pain as he begins 9 races in 11 weeks
2018 Singapore Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says he is still suffering pain from the hand he injured in his crash at the Belgian Grand Prix as he heads into a busy phase of his dual 2018 campaign.
Alonso says NASCAR is “attractive” as he sets October date for 2019 decision
2018 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso says he aims to announce his plans for 2019 next month and fuelled speculation of a potential appearance in NASCAR.
Alonso is proof McLaren is better at managing drivers now – Brown
2018 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso’s second tenure at McLaren is an example of how the team has become better at managing its drivers, according to Zak Brown.
Video: Watch Alonso test a 2018-specification IndyCar at Barber
IndyCar
Posted onWatch Fernando Alonso drive an IndyCar in road course specification for the first time in his test at Barber Motorsports Park yesterday.
Alonso explains why he turned down five approaches from Red Bull
2018 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso has again challenged Christian Horner’s claims over his contact with Red Bull, describing how he turned the team down on five occasions.
Alonso aims to become “the best driver ever” after winning Triple Crown
2018 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says he wants to become the “best driver ever” by winning the Triple Crown and taking on other motor racing challenges.
Hamilton: Alonso is one of F1’s greats and deserved more success
2018 Belgian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel paid tribute to Fernando Alonso, who will leave Formula 1 at the end of the season.
Wickens crash won’t put Alonso off possible IndyCar switch
IndyCar
Posted onFernando Alonso says he is prepared to accept the dangers of racing in IndyCar despite Robert Wickens’ serious crash at Pocono last weekend.
F1 wants Alonso as ambassador despite criticism
2018 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1’s commercial director Sean Bratches says Fernando Alonso is right to say the sport has become too predictable and hopes he will become an ambassador one day.
Alonso tipped for first test using 2018 IndyCar aero kit next month
IndyCar
Posted onFernando Alonso will have his first test in an IndyCar using the new aero kit which was introduced this year.
Alonso confirms he won’t race in F1 in 2019
2019 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso will not race in F1 in 2019, McLaren has announced.
McLaren has only had one proper upgrade this year – Alonso
2018 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren has only introduced a single significant upgrade to its MCL33 this year due to its ongoing technical problems, Fernando Alonso has said.
F1, IndyCar or just WEC for Alonso in 2019?
2019 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso says he will decide his 2019 plans after the summer break. But is he choosing between teams or championships?
Alonso says he won’t be racing in F1 in 2021
2021 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso says he won’t be racing in Formula 1 in 2021, when the championship’s new tyre regulations come into force.