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Fernando Alonso has spent most of his F1 career moving teams in search of that elusive third world championship. Other than Ferrari, McLaren is another team where he has driven for a considerable amount of time.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 18

Fernando Alonso Would Welcome 'Unlikely' Max Verstappen Aston Martin Move

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso was intrigued by the prospect of Max Verstappen joining the team, which led the Spanish driver to rave about the potential pairing but ultimately dismissed the idea.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 11

Fernando Alonso Reacts to the Steering Wheel Coming Off his Aston Martin at the Bahrain GP

During Free Practice 2 at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso had the steering wheel seem to come off his car. Alonso's car was still moving forward when it came off; luckily, it was headed in the same direction as a run-off area, so he did not crash or damage the car and was able to bring it into the garage.

Formula One News / SportsMole / April 11

Alonso slams F1's media overload

Fernando Alonso has a straightforward suggestion for enhancing Formula 1: "Less media." In the very brief lull between the super-fast yet mainly uneventful Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka and the Bahrain race weekend, the usual debates have flared up—including a notable remark from ex-Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson.

Formula One News / SportsMole / April 9

Lack of 'Newey effect' at Aston Martin 'surprising'

A former Formula 1 driver has expressed astonishment that Adrian Newey's influence has not yet surfaced at Aston Martin. The renowned designer, who left Red Bull recently, joined Aston Martin a month ago and is primarily tasked with spearheading their 2026 car project.

Formula One News / SportsMole / April 8

Alonso stands up for 'boring' Suzuka GP

Fernando Alonso has come to the defence of the Suzuka circuit following widespread grumbling about the lacklustre Japanese Grand Prix. While Max Verstappen's standout performance drew admiration, few could ignore the challenge faced by editors assembling an engaging highlight reel.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Fernando Alonso Praises Max Verstappen’s ‘Magical’ Pole Position Lap

Max Verstappen wowed the Formula 1 grid with his record-setting pole position lap at Suzuka, but one driver in particular was especially impressed with the Dutchman’s performance.

Formula One News / SportsMole / April 4

Newey yet to offer big ideas for 2025 car - Alonso

Adrian Newey has not yet proposed any improvements at all for Aston Martin's current Formula 1 car, according to Fernando Alonso. The revelation comes precisely one month after the celebrated designer, often hailed as a genius in the sport, began his tenure with the Silverstone-based team.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 3

Fernando Alonso Reveals Adrian Newey's Influence on the AMR25

Highly regarded car designer Adrian Newey has had his first month at Aston Martin after the end of his gardening leave from Red Bull. Now that the dust has settled on his introduction to the team, team driver Fernando Alonso has admitted that Newey is not having an immediate effect on he 2025 car.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / March 30

Fernando Alonso dismisses V10 engine change, says F1 in a 'different world'

As the return of V10 engines is rumored, Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso is not too jazzed about the power units potentially returning. 2026 is set to feature a fresh set of power unit regulations that could drastically alter the state of play in F1.

Formula One News / Field Level Media / March 25

Struggling Fernando Alonso dealing with neck injury

Fernando Alonso acknowledged that he has been dealing with an injury after failing to finish his second consecutive race to begin the 2025 Formula 1 season.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / March 21

Aston Martin are quietly exceeding expectations in China

Lance Stroll built on his P6 finish in Australia with another strong performance, putting himself amongst the top 10 in Sprint Qualifying. His teammate Alonso finished in P11, having reached second at one stage after the first runs in SQ1.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / March 19

Aston Martin have upgrades in the pipeline, see potential in AMR25

Lance Stroll stayed out of trouble and executed a solid race to claim P6 in Australia. His result secured crucial points for Aston Martin, especially since Fernando Alonso spun into the wall – falling victim to gravel that was pushed out on track.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / March 6

'When he was…' Fernando Alonso hits back at Lando Norris for complete 180 over one team winning races in F1

The 2025 season of Formula 1 seems very leveled at the forefront. Multiple teams seem ready to fight for race wins. Lando Norris recently highlighted that more than four teams could potentially win a race this season.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 23

Lewis Hamilton Compares Himself To Alonso And Vettel In Surprising Ferrari Analysis

Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton has praised Fernando Alonso and Sebastian Vettel for their successful stints with Ferrari. The two drivers in question got off to a strong start with immediate effect after their onboarding, something that Hamilton is unsure of being able to do himself.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 22

Alonso: 'Newey will also have more impact than any driver'

After more than a decade of competing against each other, Fernando Alonso and Adrian Newey are joining forces. Newey will begin work at Aston Martin at the beginning of march, playing an instrumental role in 2026 development.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 22

'Your time is over,' Dutch driver slams 43-year-old Fernando Alonso for not retiring from F1

Fernando Alonso is the oldest driver on the 2025 F1 grid. The two-time world champion holds the record for the most race starts in the sport’s history.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 20

Fernando Alonso Makes Bold Comparison Between Adrian Newey And Lewis Hamilton's 2025 Moves

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso has compared Adrian Newey's Aston Martin joining to Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari onboarding, which happened last month.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 19

Alonso: 2025 Aston Martin is '90% different' to predecessor

Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin became something of an afterthought by the end of 2024, with the Silverstone team’s mid-season development falling short once again.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 18

Mario Andretti Spotted With Fernando Alonso Ahead of F1 Celebration

Mario Andretti's recent post on the social media platform X confirms his presence in London, aligning with the launch event for the F1 75 celebrations.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 12

Ex-Red Bull driver laments Fernando Alonso’s three F1 title losses over eight points

Fernando Alonso started his F1 career in 2001. Since then, the Spanish driver achieve considerable success with two world championships. However, former F1 driver Karun Chandhok insisted that the 43-year-old could’ve had many more titles in his bag.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

The 2005 F1 Season: Fernando Alonso’s Rise to Glory Among Controversies

Between the controversies and the fights on the track, the 2005 F1 season gave the fans a show hard to forget. The 2005 F1 season is often remembered as the beginning of a new era.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / January 20

Fernando Alonso declares he feels as motivated as a 25-year-old in F1

Fernando Alonso is the driver with the most amount of experience in Formula 1. The Asturian, despite being 43 years old has continued to perform well amidst performance struggles from Aston Martin.

Formula One News / Motorsports on SI / October 13

Fernando Alonso Opens Up On 23-Year Career - 'Wake-up Call For Younger Generation'

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has seen no drop in his speed on the racetrack despite being 43 years old, but he has received praise for his long haul in the premier class of motorsport that has helped bridge the gap between two generations of F1 fans.