Alonso’s recent contract extension with Aston Martin ensures his continued participation in Formula 1 until at least the conclusion of the 2026 season when he will reach the age of 45. This achievement would establish him as the oldest F1 driver since Graham Hill in 1975. Having already claimed the record for the highest number…
Johnny Herbert has openly disclosed that he faced death threats following his involvement on the stewarding panel that penalized Fernando Alonso during the Australian Grand Prix. Alonso was penalized for his role in a last-lap crash involving George Russell, although Alonso’s Aston Martin did not make direct contact with Russell’s Mercedes. Herbert, a former F1…
The Spaniard initially secured the second-fastest time in Q1, but as the pace intensified, he slipped to fifth place in both Q2 and Q3. Despite this, he acknowledged feeling a significant performance boost from Aston’s car updates, which surpassed initial expectations. During Friday’s practice at Suzuka, Alonso ran the previous AMR24 car package, while his…
Formula 1 veteran Fernando Alonso suggests that the responsibility for the challenges faced by newcomers in securing spots on the grid should fall on the sport itself, rather than on the teams or aging drivers. At 42, Alonso, the oldest current driver, is rumored to potentially move from Aston Martin to Mercedes in 2025, filling…
Fernando Alonso is maintaining pressure on Aston Martin, as talks swirl around his upcoming contract negotiations for 2025. The 42-year-old Spaniard, rumored for potential moves to Mercedes or Red Bull, showcased his prowess by securing an impressive P4 in qualifying and finishing P5 in Saudi Arabia. Pedro de la Rosa, Alonso’s close associate, and current…
Fernando Alonso is taking a cautious approach to his Formula 1 future, indicating that he will wait for “a few races” before making a decision, particularly with ongoing speculation about him potentially replacing Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. Following his ninth-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Alonso, whose contract with Aston Martin expires at the…