News on Fernando Alonso

Alonso still believes in Ferrari title dream

2011-12-08T15:30:42Z

Former double world champion Fernando Alonso believes that Ferrari will break Red Bull's Formula One title stranglehold "sooner rather than later".

Sebastian Ve...

Petrov slams Renault as F1 team look to future

2011-11-18T10:30:43Z

The troubled Renault Formula One team suffered a setback this week when lead driver Russian Vitaly Petrov delivered a scathing appraisal of their on and off-track failings.

Team boss Eric Boullier, however, has hit back at critics by claiming Renault were set to break through to a bright new era -- with a new identity following the d...

Hamilton ready to reach new level: McLaren

2011-11-14T10:30:43Z

Lewis Hamilton's victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is a sure sign of his championship-winning potential in 2012, according to McLaren team chief Martin Whitmarsh.

Hamilton has endured a rollercoaster year on the Lewis Hamilton topped the times in Friday?s incident-packed second free practice session ahead of Sunday?s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the McLaren driver outpacing his nearest rival and team-mate Jenson Button by two-tenths of a second.

The two Englishmen dominated the day with Button fastest in the m...

Formula One: 2011 Grand Prix season so far

2011-11-09T19:30:42Z

Story of the 2011 Formula One season so far ahead of the penultimate race of the season the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday:

Australian Grand Prix - March 27

World champion Sebastian Vettel sounded a warning to his rivals with a dominating victor...

World F1 champion Vettel wins Korean GP

2011-10-16T10:30:19Z

Double world champion Sebastian Vettel won the Korean Grand Prix in crushing fashion on Sunday to help his Red Bull team retain the Formula One constructors? title after a dominant season.

Just a week after cruising to third place in ...

Vettel tipped to emulate Schumacher

2011-10-10T09:30:29Z

Sebastian Vettel is on course to become one of the greatest champions in Formula One history - and has the potential to secure more glory than Michael Schumacher, according to two of the greatest drivers of all time.

Germany's Sebastian Vettel became Formula One's youngest back-to-back world champion on Sunday when he finished third in the Japanese Grand Prix behind Jenson Button and Fernando A...

No letting up for F1 defending champ Vettel

2011-09-08T15:30:29Z

Sebastian Vettel stressed on Thursday that this year's drivers' world championship is far from over -and he has no intention of easing off until the title is his once more.

The 24-year-old German defending champion leads his Red Bull team-mate Australian Mark Webber by 92 points and is 102 clear of two-times champion Fernando Alonso has defended old rival Michael Schumacher's decision to return to Formula One -- despite the former 'red baron's' disappointing results with the Mercedes team.

Spaniard Alonso enjoyed a close rivalry with Schumacher when the now ...

Button celebrates Hungary GP

2011-08-01T07:31:02Z

Jenson Button celebrated his 200th Grand Prix on Monday with a win at the Hunagrian circuit.

The 31-year-old Briton, who started third on the grid, made the most of some wretched ill-fortune for his McLaren team-mate and compatriot Lewis Hamilton in changing wet-dry-wet-dry conditions to record his second win of the year and the 11th of his career.

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Hamilton takes brilliant victory in German GP

2011-07-24T13:30:14Z

An emotional and utterly-committed Lewis Hamilton produced one of the finest wins of his career on Sunday when he confirmed McLaren's renaissance with a dazzling victory in the German Grand Prix.

It was the Briton's second win of the year and 16th of his career and not only revitalised McLaren, but also proved once again that runaway leader Sebastian Vettel<...

Webber puts down Nurburgring F1 marker

2011-07-22T14:30:44Z

Mark Webber topped the times for Red Bull at the end of Friday's two opening practice sessions for this weekend's German Grand Prix.

The 34-year-old Australian, who won the last race on the circuit in 2009, clocked a fastest time of one minute and 31.770 seconds to outpace Fernando Alonso of ...

Alonso confident as Ferrari begin Formula One fightback

2011-07-15T12:30:25Z

Fernando Alonso may be relying on the old cliche of taking one race at a time, but if Red Bull's rising consternation is to be believed, Ferrari could yet mount a decent bid to win this year's title.

Defending champion Sebastian Vettel...

Don't get carried away, Ferrari boss warns team

2011-07-13T17:30:32Z

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has warned his team to keep their feet on the ground after Fernando Alonso ended an 11-race losing run for the Italian Formula One outfit at Silverstone.

Before Sunday's British Grand Prix triumph Sebastian Vettel claimed his sixth pole position in seven races this year on Saturday when he topped the times in qualifying for Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix.

The 23-year-old German, in his Red Bull car repaired after a crash into the 'wall of champions' on Friday, clocked a best lap of one minute and 13.014 seco...

Red Bull reject F1 title talk

2011-05-30T08:30:18Z

Champions Red Bull refused to be drawn into any premature discussion of when they will win this year's Formula One world titles following Sebastian Vettel's triumph in Sunday's Monaco Grand Prix and commanding 58-points lead in the champion...

Ferrari have to move up a gear, warns Alonso

2011-05-25T17:30:25Z

Fernando Alonso has warned his Ferrari team that they must show improvement at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix if they are to have any chance of competing for this year's world championship.

Despite catapulting himself from fourth to first during the start of last weekend's Spanish Grand Prix, it wasn't long before his Ferr...

Webber, Hamilton ready to gamble in Monte Carlo

2011-05-24T18:30:44Z

Last year's winner Mark Webber and 2008 victor Lewis Hamilton will be gambling on their skills and strategy to stop defending drivers' champion Sebastian Vettel from winning the Monaco Grand Prix here this weekend.

Australian Webber, 34, hit the jackpot last year ...

Massa not expecting Ferrari miracle

2011-05-05T16:30:41Z

Felipe Massa hopes Ferrari's new package of improvements will deliver a much-improved result in this weekend's Turkish Grand Prix, but like team-mate Fernando Alonso, he was not expecting miracles.

Ferrari will introduce modified front and rear wings for the race after three outings this season without a podium f...

Rosberg tops F1 time-sheet on last day of testing

2011-03-12T19:30:31Z

Germany's Nico Rosberg of Mercedes set the fastest lap time on a curtailed fifth and final day of pre-season testing at the Jerez circuit here on Saturday.

His best time of 1min 43.814sec was over half a second quicker than his nearest rival, Williams' new Venezuelan driver Pastor Maldonado.

Michael Schumacher set the fastest time on the fourth and final day of pre-season testing here on Friday.

Schumacher, preparing for his second season with Mercedes since coming out of retirement, clocked 1min 21.268sec, with another former champion, Fernando Alonso, in second in his Ferrari.

Schumacher'...

F1 driver Alonso insists Abu Dhabi farce is forgotten

2011-01-13T09:30:20Z

Former double world champion Fernando Alonso insisted he has put last season's last gasp title disappointment behind him as Ferrari prepare for the new Formula One season.

Alonso led the championship standings going into the final race of the season in Formula One driver Mark Webber admitted on Monday that his chances of lifting the world title last season received a huge blow when he drove the final four races with a broken shoulder.

The 34-year-old revealed in his book 'Webber up front' published by the Formula One champion Fernando Alonso said he is happy with his first season at Ferrari despite being pipped to the title in the final Grand Prix by Sebastian Vettel, and believes 2011 will be even better.

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Vettel takes pole for season-ending Abu Dhabi GP

2010-11-29T14:34:57Z

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Formula One champion Vettel reveals Alonso snub

2010-11-21T18:30:54Z

New Formula One world champion Sebastian Vettel revealed rival Fernando Alonso has yet to congratulate him on his success as the German greeted his fans in his home town on Sunday.

Around 10,000 fans cheered on the new champion in his home town of Heppenheim, 60 kilometres ...

Alonso on top as Pirelli passes first test

2010-11-29T14:30:36Z

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Vettel writes Red Bull into F1 history

2010-11-18T14:09:12Z

AUTO RACING PACKAGE: Vettel writes himself and Red Bull into F1 history

The Formula One season closed with another roller-coaster championship fight that saw Sebastian Vettel and the Red Bull team riding into the history books.

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Sebastian Vettel wins championship in Abu Dhabi

2010-11-29T14:30:35Z

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Ferrari boss Domenicali won't point fingers for bad strategy call

2010-11-29T14:30:35Z

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Weekend Racing Preview

2010-11-29T14:30:35Z

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Ferrari Rue Strategy Error that Cost Alonso F1 World Title

2010-11-29T14:52:37Z

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F1 in 2011 needs more show, less hype

2010-11-15T14:00:29Z

Vettel is a worthy champion, but Formula One in 2010 still boring. Roll on 2011

Give the drivers push-button rockets, give them tire-slashing blades like the ones on James Bond's Aston Martin. Give them something, anything...

Alonso on track for Cinderella finish

2010-11-29T14:34:54Z

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Vettel clinches F-1 title in Abu Dhabi

2010-11-29T14:34:54Z

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Alonso on track for Cinderella finish...

2010-11-29T14:34:54Z

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Sebastian Vettel Crowned Formula 1 2010 Driver's World Champion

2010-11-29T14:52:20Z

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Final Formula 1 Results & Placings for 2010 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

2010-11-29T14:52:20Z

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Vettel Wins Title to Cap a Formula One Season to Remember

2010-11-29T14:52:19Z

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Alonso, Contador not tainted champions

2010-11-12T16:00:41Z

Tainted champions? Give Fernando Alonso and Alberto Contador a chance

There's been chatter in sports of late about supposedly tainted champions, especially two from Spain: Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso and

Vettel drops hint he may assist Webber

2010-11-11T07:30:53Z

The 23-year-old German, who is involved in the first four-way championship scrap in Formula One history, told a packed news conference at the Yas Marina circuit that even without obvious 'team orders' he knew he was "driving for the team."

Having spent most of the last week laughing at suggestions that he might work on Webber's behalf if the need arose, Vettel was still unable to spea...

Alonso, Red Bulls battle for F1 title at Abu Dhabi

2010-11-29T14:40:29Z

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Four drivers fight for the title in season-ending Abu Dhabi GP

2010-11-29T14:34:52Z

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This Week in Auto Racing November 12 - 14

2010-11-29T14:34:52Z

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Vettel keeps title bid on track with Brazilian GP win

2010-11-29T14:34:52Z

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Spanish Grand Prix 2010

2010-11-30T13:37:48Z

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Swan's song of a Champion:

2010-11-29T16:05:01Z

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Turkish Grand Prix 2010

2010-11-30T13:38:34Z

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Monaco Grand Prix 2010

2010-11-30T13:35:38Z

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Bahrain Grand Prix

2010-11-30T13:30:03Z

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The Four Title Protagonists

2010-11-29T14:51:09Z

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Alonso feeling confident

2010-11-29T14:59:36Z

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Wednesday Afternoon Crew Chief: Ferrari Makes Hay

2010-11-29T14:33:42Z

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Formula One Abu Dhabi 2010 Grand Prix, Race Preview

2010-11-29T14:51:04Z

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Fernando Alonso says he is 100 per cent confident of third Formula One title

2010-11-29T14:59:41Z

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Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2010 at Yas Marina Preview

2010-11-29T14:51:39Z

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Red Bull Win Constructor's as Vettel Triumphs in Brazil 2010

2010-11-08T04:04:22Z

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Sebastian Vettel wins Brazilian Grand Prix

2010-11-08T02:38:26Z

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Vettel wins to take Title Race to the Wire

2010-11-08T04:04:22Z

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Final Formula 1 Results and Placings for 2010 Brazil Grand Prix

2010-11-08T04:04:22Z

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Hulkenburg claims pole in Brazil

2010-11-08T01:15:49Z

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Alonso happy with fifth place grid spot in Brazil

2010-11-08T02:38:26Z

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I've got to win - Button

2010-11-29T14:59:40Z

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Massa can be jailed if he helps Alonso

2010-11-29T14:40:10Z

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Practice goes by the form book

2010-11-29T14:59:40Z

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Vettel tops Brazilian Grand Prix practice

2010-11-05T13:52:15Z

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F1 finale would grace Hollywood

2010-11-05T06:53:57Z

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F1 makes first trip to South Korea

2010-11-05T07:05:01Z

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Vettel on pole as Korea set for classic race

2010-11-05T06:56:04Z

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Alonso stakes claim for title in wild Korean Grand Prix

2010-11-05T06:56:04Z

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This Week in Auto Racing November 5 - 7

2010-11-03T18:57:06Z

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Why Alonso is in Pole Position to Land his Third Title

2010-11-29T14:51:17Z

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Ferrari still remains king

2010-11-04T14:43:22Z

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2010 Formula One Brazilian Grand Prix, Race Preview

2010-11-04T07:54:44Z

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Brazilian Grand Prix 2010 at Interlagos Preview

2010-11-04T07:54:32Z

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Martin Whitmarsh believes McLaren are still in title hunt

2010-10-26T10:08:09Z

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Red Bull driver Webber refuses to change approach

2010-10-21T05:54:03Z

The 34-year-old Australian has a 14-point lead over Red Bull Racing teammate Sebastian Vettel of Germany and two-time world champion Fernando Alonso of Spain<...

Red Bull's Webber expects clashes for F1 title

2010-10-21T03:31:03Z

Red Bull's Mark Webber will not back down from track clashes in Formula 1 title fight

Formula One championship leader Mark Webber says he will not back down from a challenge on the circuit, even from Red Bull teammate Germany's Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday for the second consecutive year, leading a Red Bull one-two at the Suzuka circuit.

The 23-year-old, who started from pole, recorded his third victory of the season, with championship leader Mark Webber

Sebastian Vettel ropms to Japanese GP Victory

2010-10-10T19:19:12Z

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Sebastian Vettel triumphs in Japan

2010-10-11T21:57:32Z

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Vettel wins Japanese Grand Prix

2010-10-10T02:31:01Z

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel won the Japanese Grand Prix ahead of team-mate Mark Webber on Sunday.

The German outpaced his title rivals in a tight race to move to third in the drivers' championship standings.

The Ferrari of Fernando Alonso

Clinical Vettel races to Japan victory

2010-10-10T19:32:05Z

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Final Formula 1 Results and Placings for 2010 Japanese Grand Prix

2010-10-10T19:23:37Z

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Torrential rain washes out Japan GP qualifying

2010-10-09T03:30:41Z

Torrential rain washed out qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix on Saturday, forcing race organisers to postpone the session at the Suzuka circuit until Sunday morning.

Qualifying was postponed from the 2:00 pm (0500 GMT) timeslot several times and was eventually abandoned for the day. Race organisers later announced it would take place at 10:00 am on Sunday.

Earlier, a drenched track for the morning practice session saw just two drivers record a lap time in th...

Japanese GP qualifying at risk due to rain

2010-10-08T21:00:14Z

SUZUKA, Japan (Reuters) - Rain washed out final Japanese Grand Prix practice on Saturday and threatened later qualifying.

With rivulets of water flowing across the track and no signs of the skies letting up, the session to decide the starting grid hung in the balance.

"We don't think qualifying will start if it's this bad and we ar...

F1- Fernado Alonso is confident about his chances

2010-10-09T13:41:09Z

The Spaniard has won the last two races in a row and finds no reasons to believe that he couldn't sign his third one at Suzuka.

With the championship on fire as only 25 points separate the fifth place from the first, and with four more races ahead, this Sunday's 2010 Japanese Grand Prix has all the ingredients needed to make it one of the most thrilling races of the season.

The two-time World Champion Fernando Alonso is one of the favorites to win the title, and feels confident...

Red Bulls set pace in Japan

2010-10-11T15:56:32Z

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Vettel fastest in Japan F1 GP practice

2010-10-08T10:50:34Z

Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel topped the second practice session for the Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka on Friday afternoon, holding off his teammate Mark Webber for the second time in the day.

The 23-year-old German, who beat world championship leader Mark Webber in morning practice by just four one-hundredths of a s...

Ferrari are due a bad race

2010-10-07T09:13:30Z

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Red Bull F1 racer Webber ready to atone in Japan

2010-10-06T01:15:29Z

Formula One championship leader Mark Webber will enter this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix keen to make amends for a wasted opportunity at the famed Suzuka circuit 12 months ago.

Webber, 34, squandered a golden chance for at least a podium finish at Suzuka in 2009...

Spain Fernando Alonso

2010-11-15T14:01:56Z

Supporters of Spain's F1 Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso, reacts in the pilot's home town of Oviedo, Spain, Sunday, Nov. 14, 2010. Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany won the

Emirates F1 GP Auto Racing

2010-11-14T08:00:21Z

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso of Spain leves his car after the Emirates Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina racetrack, in Abu Dhabi,

Brazil F1 GP Auto Racing

2010-11-10T02:01:40Z

Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrates on the podium after arriving third during the Brazilian Formula One Grand Prix at the Interlagos race track in Sao Paulo, Formula One driver Sebastian Vettel, centre, of Germany celebrates with teammate Mark Webber, left, of Australia and Ferrari Formula One driver McLaren Mercedes driver Jenson Button of Britain leads Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso of Spain during the first lap of the Italian