IndyCar drivers have reacted with surprise and excitement at the news Fernando Alonso will join them for this year’s Indianapolis 500.
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To be the best I have to win eight F1 titles or the triple crown – Alonso
2017 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso explained how his decision to race in this year’s Indianapolis 500 came from a desire to prove himself as the best racing driver in the world.
Alonso’s shock IndyCar move is good news for (almost) everyone
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Posted onFernando Alonso entering the Monaco Grand Prix is good news for him, even better for IndyCar – and it’s definitely not bad news for Formula One.
IndyCar “thrilled” by Alonso arrival and return of McLaren
2017 F1 season
Posted onIndyCar’s chief executive officer Mark Miles says the championship is “thrilled” by the news Fernando Alonso will compete in thus year’s Indianapolis 500 with McLaren.
China was “one of my best races” again – Alonso
2017 Chinese Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso believes he has produced two of the best performances of his career in the opening races of 2017.
Alonso expecting “difficult weekend” for McLaren
2017 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso is braced for a tough start to the 2017 F1 season at McLaren following the team’s struggles in testing.
Q&A: Alonso on McLaren-Honda’s troubled start
2017 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso faced the media after the sixth day of pre-season testing to give his reaction to a difficult start to the season for McLaren. Here’s what he had to say.
“I’m feeling the strongest here”: Alonso not ready to quit yet
2017 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso says he is at the top of his game and is not ready to stop racing despite facing another tough season at McLaren.
Drivers “even less important” in new cars – Alonso
2017 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso says Formula One’s new cars for 2017 could make it harder to tell which drivers are performing best.
Alonso approves of 2017 changes after “horrible cars”
2017 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso says Formula One’s new regulations for 2017 are an improvement after the “horrible cars” of previous seasons.
Alonso relying on experience after day one setback
2017 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso admitted McLaren’s start to testing was “definitely not perfect” after problems relating to his power unit limited him to just 29 laps on day one.
Alonso, Vettel and Bottas: The keys to the 2018 F1 driver market
2018 F1 season
Posted onValtteri Bottas has landed the coveted Mercedes seat for this year but it could open up for some big names in 2018.
Alonso vs Button: The result after two years
2016 F1 season review
Posted onTwo world champions in one team can be an explosive combination but for Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button it was usually the car which was blowing up.
Caption Competition 116: Alonso and Pedrosa
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Posted onTwo-times Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso swaps notes with another Honda-powered Spaniard: Dani Pedrosa.
Alonso won’t join Mercedes in 2017 – Briatore
2017 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso will not cut short his McLaren contract to fill Nico Rosberg’s vacant seat at Mercedes, his manager has confirmed.
Alonso hints at WEC move in Webber tribute
2016 F1 season
Posted onFernando Alonso has given another hint he is considering a move to the World Endurance Championship in a video tribute to Mark Webber.
Alonso keeps fifth as stewards take no action over Massa collision
2016 United States Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso’s fifth place in the United States Grand Prix has been confirmed as the stewards have taken no action on his collision with Felipe Massa.
Vettel and Alonso: Who will have the last laugh?
2016 F1 season
Posted onDid Sebastian Vettel or Fernando Alonso make the right choice in 2014? Ferrari’s pursuit of Mercedes has stalled but McLaren are making rapid gains.
McLaren deserved Q3 place sooner – Alonso
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says McLaren deserved to reach Q3 earlier than they did after he took one of the team’s cars into the top ten for the first time in their current association with Honda.
Alonso says rib pain is “manageable” after first day back in car
2016 Chinese Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says he can cope with the pain from his injured ribs after returning to action for the first time since his Australian Grand Prix crash.