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BIZARRE: Fernando alonso - What They Never Told You

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?

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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

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Fernando Alonso turns heads in Monaco with rare Porsche 918 Spyder

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

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‘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

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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

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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

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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

Autosport

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

Motorsport

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

Autosport

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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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Honda reveals “important target” for F1 Canadian GP

Amid a tricky start to 2026, Honda’s focus is gradually turning to performance

Motorsport

Aston Martin, Honda provide update on F1 power unit progress

Here’s how the Aston Martin-Honda project is going, as the team records its first double finish of the 2026 season in Miami

Motorsport

Fernando Alonso takes delivery of $12million hypercar with matching baby seat

Fernando Alonso has taken delivery of a one-off Pagani Zonda 760 Roadster Diamante Verde in Monaco, complete with a custom Recaro child seat inspired by his racing helmet

The Independent UK

Formula 1 misses Christian Horner, says FIA president: ‘He will be back’

The former Red Bull team principal is exploring a return to the paddock after his sacking last summer

The Independent UK

Fernando Alonso resigned to Aston Martin F1 debacle: ‘It’s going to feel repetitive’

Aston again struggled in Miami and both drivers are yet to progress from Q1 in qualifying or score a point on raceday

Autosport

Brown admits Alonso Indy 500 miss was his "worst experience"

Zak Brown has admitted McLaren’s failure to qualify Fernando Alonso for the Indianapolis 500 was one of the lowest points of his career

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