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Alonso on Verstappen’s dominance in F1 : “We have to accept that with humility”
On the El Larguero podcast after the 2023 Italian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso discussed the dominance of Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing. Red Bull have won all 14 races of the 2023 season up to that point, and their winning streak extended to 15 races if we count their victory at the 2022 Abu…
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“Clearing Fernando immediately” – The key moment for Hamilton’s 2023 Italian GP
Sir Lewis Hamilton secured the 6th position in the 2023 Italian GP, having started from the 8th spot. He finished just one spot behind his teammate, George Russell, who had received a brand-new power unit the previous weekend. The 7-time world champion now boasts 164 championship points, trailing by six points to his former teammate…
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Alonso still targets a win in 2023 – Italian GP
Fernando Alonso remains optimistic about his chances of securing a 33rd victory in 2023. The Spaniard is still looking to secure a first win in F1 since may 2013 when he crossed the finish line in Spain. This season, Alonso has already made his mark. He clinched second place in the Dutch GP and currently…
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Natalie Pinkham : “I’d love to put him (Alonso) in a Red Bull !”
Fernando Alonso is experiencing a resurgence in popularity both on and off the track as discussed on the F1 Nation Podcast by Natalie Pinkham. Beyond his exceptional driving skills, Alonso’s engaging persona and strategic social media presence have captivated fans, old and new. With his recent association with global pop star Taylor Swift, Alonso has…
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Button on Alonso : “He loves the competition with Lewis, doesn’t he?
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team is set to bring significant upgrades for the 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola. Former Formula One champion Jenson Button, speaking about the anticipated upgrade, expressed his excitement and expectations for the team. Button stated : “They kind of have because they’ve told us that they got a big…
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Hamilton : “I’ll be hoping for a day like the first year, 2007” – Post Qualifying Interview transcripted – 2023 Australian GP
F1 : The crowd are loving you here. You hope for some rain. It didn’t happen today, but it looked like pretty good today anyway. LH : Oh, yeah. I’m so happy with this. (he pauses) What’s up, Melbourne? How are you doing? I mean, this is a totally unexpected. Really, really proud of the team. George…
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Hill and De La Rosa Weigh in on Red Bull Racing’s Dominant Start in the 2023 Formula 1 Season
Red Bull Racing has kicked off the 2023 Formula 1 season in spectacular fashion, with back-to-back 1-2 finishes in the first two races of the season in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The team’s impressive performance has sparked discussions about the possible secret behind their early-season success. On March 5, 2023, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez…
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Alonso : “You cannot apply a penalty 35 laps after the pit stop” – Post Race Interview transcripted – 2023 Saudi Arabian GP
To Sky Sports F1 Sky Sports F1 : Fernando, fantastic job today. I know that ten second penalty probably hurts now, butthe car was there on the podium on pace. FA : Yeah, it was good. And it doesn’t hurt much, to be honest.I was in the podium, I did the pictures, I took the…
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Alonso : “Even Max, starting P 15, should be in front of us” – Post Qualifying Interview transcripted – 2023 Saudi Arabian GP
F1: Fernando, podium last week and now you’re starting on the first row. You must be delighted. FA: Yeah, definitely. I mean, very, very happy. I think there were some question marks always when you come to a new circuit, if the car will perform as good as it did in Bahrain. And yeah, so…
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Alonso : “Just to be in Q3” Post FP2 Interview transcripted – 2023 Saudi Arabian GP
Fernando Alonso started his 2023 Saudi Arabian GP weekend, the second round of the 2023 FIA F1 World Championship, in the top positions on Friday. In FP1, the Spaniard finished 3rd with a time of 1:30.315, 0.698 seconds behind the leader, Max Verstappen. Alonso completed 22 laps during this session. In FP2, Fernando Alonso improved…