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BIZARRE: Fernando alonso - What They Never Told You

Aston Martin gives update on “random downshifts” after Fernando Alonso’s FP1 crash

Alonso lost control in Monaco practice after repeatedly complaining about “random downshifts”

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Charles Leclerc quickest as Ferrari dominate first practice at Monaco Grand Prix

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen finished third.

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F1 Monaco GP: Charles Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in twice red-flagged FP1

Ferrari lived up to its pre-weekend hype by taking a 1-2 in opening practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, as Fernando Alonso and Isack Hadjar brought out the red flags

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Fernando Alonso wary of Monaco crashes amid Aston’s “random downshifts”

Alonso fears unpredictability from Aston’s powertrain might lead to crashes in the Principality

Motorsport

Aston Martin’s “random downshifts” leave Alonso wary of Monaco GP crashes

Fernando Alonso fears unpredictability from Aston’s powertrain might lead to crashes in the Principality

Autosport

Fernando Alonso "optimistic" Aston Martin has fixed cockpit issue for Monaco GP

Aston Martin driver had to quit in Montreal owing to back pain brought on by extreme seating position in the AMR26 chassis

Motorsport

Is Fernando Alonso right to say F1 lost a “decade of pure racing” with hybrid switch?

In Canada, the Aston Martin driver expressed a very clear opinion about hybrid engines, going so far as to say they have taken away 10 years of “pure racing” from F1. But can this strong stance be backed up?

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Was Alonso correct with F1 hybrid engine criticism?

Autosport

The reclined seating position that caused Fernando Alonso's Canadian GP retirement

Fernando Alonso retired from the Canadian GP due to his seating position within the Aston Martin, which is even more reclined this year

Motorsport

Fernando Alonso turns heads in Monaco with rare Porsche 918 Spyder

Fernando Alonso has been spotted driving a rare Porsche 918 Spyder in Monaco

Motorsport

‘I could never accept being second to Alonso’ – How Lewis Hamilton made his mark at McLaren on F1 debut

Nineteen years on, Hamilton reflects on his rookie season, during which he pushed to get equal treatment in qualifying

Motorsport

On this day: Michael Schumacher’s final unsportsmanlike manoeuvre

Schumacher’s ‘parking’ incident at the 2006 Monaco Grand Prix topped off a controversial career

Motorsport

Why Aston Martin hasn’t updated its F1 car since March

Aston Martin is the only team that hasn’t introduced any official upgrades since the April F1 break

Autosport

F1 Canadian GP: Russell defeats Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole

Russell leads Antonelli as Mercedes defeats McLaren in sprint qualifying at Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix

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F1 Canadian GP: George Russell defeats Kimi Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole

Russell leads Antonelli as Mercedes defeats McLaren in sprint qualifying at Formula 1's Canadian Grand Prix

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Fernando Alonso explains Canadian GP sprint qualifying crash

Fernando Alonso crashed out of SQ1 for the Canadian Grand Prix sprint race after locking up at Turn 3

Autosport

F1 Canadian GP: Antonelli fastest ahead of sprint qualifying, Russell spins

Antonelli was quickest in the only practice session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, during which runner-up and team-mate George Russell spun

Motorsport

F1 Canadian GP: Kimi Antonelli dominates practice session amid three red flags

Antonelli was quickest in the only practice session ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, during which runner-up and team-mate George Russell spun

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Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”

Fernando Alonso says he is still performing at a level he is happy with in Formula 1 and will only start to worry when he is no longer the fastest driver at the go-kart track

Motorsport

Fernando Alonso: “I am the best, I don't need to prove anything”

Fernando Alonso says he is still performing at a level he is happy with in Formula 1 and will only start to worry when he is no longer the fastest driver at the go-kart track

Motorsport

Fernando Alonso admits Aston Martin driveability gains worth only "half a tenth"

Problems with abrupt gearshifts and engine braking are being resolved – but the AMR26 is still losing too much laptime elsewhere, says the double world champion

Motorsport

Fernando Alonso: F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”, overtakes are now “avoiding actions”

Alonso does not believe the proposed 60-40 split for 2027 will address the main issues with Formula 1’s new regulations and instead says it remains a matter of waiting for the next cycle

Autosport

It’s not overtaking, it’s “avoiding action" - why Alonso says F1 lost a full decade of “pure racing”

Fernando Alonso does not believe the proposed 60-40 split for 2027 will address the main issues with Formula 1’s new regulations and instead says it remains a matter of waiting for the next cycle

Motorsport

Question of the week: Is more overtaking in F1 always better?

Formula 1’s 2026 rules have posed a philosophical question about what makes good racing

Motorsport

Five things to look out for at the F1 Canadian GP

Formula 1 returns this weekend with the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Here are some of the key storylines to keep track of

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