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Fernando Alonso and Carlos Sainz will both be hoping to take a step forward next season as they look to join the fight near the front of the grid. Sainz put together a strong finish to 2025, picking up two podiums for Williams and climbing into the top 10 in the drivers’ standings.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 19

How Fernando Alonso is helping 'keep the circuit alive' at Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya

Fernando Alonso marked his time off by planting a holm oak at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya as part of the venue's wider tree-planting sustainability drive Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso has been spending his time off at the Circuit de Barcelona Catalunya, planting a holm oak tree at Masia de la Moreneta beside the track.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 18

Formula 1 News: De la Rosa unsure Alonso will race beyond 2026

(GMM) Pedro de la Rosa admits even Fernando Alonso (pictured) himself does not yet know how long his Formula 1 career will last beyond the new 2026 regulations.

Formula One News / Into The Chicane / December 16

Formula 1 Lore Tuesday: Crashgate 2008

One of the biggest modern scandals in Formula 1 took place in 2008. A tough year at Renault saw the team take a risky gamble- asking one driver to crash to cause a safety car to be deployed, leading to their other driver finishing in pole.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / December 16

Jenson Button Drags F1 Media For ‘Clickbait’ Comments About Alonso’s Retirement

If there is one thing Formula 1 fans love more than a photo finish, it’s a bit of off-track drama. Typically, that drama occurs between drivers competing for a championship or team principals debating over budget caps.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 15

Fernando Alonso denies claim about Adrian Newey becoming Aston Martin F1 team boss

Aston’s management reshuffle has nothing to do with on-track results, Alonso insists On 26 November, Aston Martin announced that Adrian Newey would be its Formula 1 team principal for the 2026 season.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 11

Formula 1 News: Alonso opens up about post-comeback rust

(GMM) Fernando Alonso (pictured) has offered one of his most candid reflections on the mental battles behind staying motivated in years without victories – and the surprising “slowness” he felt … Read More

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 10

Honda Boss Makes Bold Prediction About Aston Martin’s ‘Very Special’ 2026 F1 Season

2025 was a fairly forgettable season for Aston Martin, as the team finished seventh out of ten in the Constructors' Championship for the third time in only five years.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 9

Formula 1 News: Alonso calls P10 championship result ‘horrible’

(GMM) Fernando Alonso (pictured) ended 2025 proud of his own driving but unimpressed with the final championship table – calling P10 in the drivers’ standings “horrible”.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / December 7

Formula 1 News: Alonso hints at ‘favorites’ as Max hunts allies

(GMM) Fernando Alonso (pictured) has openly admitted he has favorites on track – adding intrigue to a title decider in which Max Verstappen may need friendly cars behind him as … Read More

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 6

Fernando Alonso targets clean Abu Dhabi GP: ‘Don’t want to be in the news on Monday’

The Aston Martin driver was delighted with a surprise P6 in Abu Dhabi, joking he’ll follow the Verstappen–Norris–Piastri title fight on the circuit’s screens Fernando Alonso will line up sixth on the grid for the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, so the wide smile that spread across his face as he talked to the media came as no surprise.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / December 6

F1 Announces Multiple Punishments for Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll's Aston Martin at Abu Dhabi GP

The FIA has issued penalties to Aston Martin after both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll failed to attend Friday’s mandatory Fan Engagement activity at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 5

Fernando Alonso's cheeky F1 Secret Santa gift leaves fans in stitches

Fernando Alonso amused fans when he unwrapped a walking stick as his Secret Santa gift As Formula 1 prepares for the final race of the 2025 season, the drivers have exchanged gifts for Secret Santa ahead of the Christmas break.

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Formula One News / HITC / December 4

Ralf Schumacher backs Fernando Alonso as stronger 2026 contender than Lewis Hamilton

With new regulations set to take effect in 2026, both Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton will be looking for a much-needed boost after a frustrating start to the current season.

Formula One News / Motorsport / December 1

Fernando Alonso explains bizarre Qatar GP spin: "A spirit inside the car"

Fernando Alonso said a mysterious "spirit inside the car" caused his spin at the Qatar Grand Prix Fernando Alonso claimed there was "a spirit inside the car" which led to a 360-degree spin during the Qatar Grand Prix.

Formula One News / Motorsport / November 29

Fernando Alonso: How pros and cons of F1 experience helped mega Qatar sprint quali

The double Formula 1 champion will start fourth for Saturday's sprint race at the Losail International Circuit, his best grid position of the 2025 season McLaren boss Zak Brown this week referred to Formula 1 title hopeful Max Verstappen as the man in horror films who just cannot be shifted during his appearance on The Sports Agent podcast.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / November 28

Fernando Alonso Gives 'Logical Step' Judgment of Aston Martin’s New Adrian Newey Move

Aston Martin is undergoing a period of significant transformation. The team has scrubbed through three team principals in the past three years. Now, for the 2026 season, the Silverstone-based constructor has appointed the aero-genius Adrian Newey as the Team Principal, replacing Andy Cowell.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 27

Fernando Alonso Reacts To Aston Martin's Seismic Newey F1 Move

Aston Martin Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso has reacted to the news that technical guru Adrian Newey will take over as the squad's team principal. Silverstone-based

Formula One News / FirstSportz / November 25

Fernando Alonso Brands Las Vegas GP Track Asphalt As 'Not F1 standard'

The Las Vegas GP was one of the more controversial races for the drivers and teams. The track conditions weren’t up to the mark, and many drivers complained about the lack of grip around the circuit.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 8

Fernando Alonso Makes Frustrated Confession After Aston Martin Italian Grand Prix Failure

Fernando Alonso was again left frustrated with the reliability of his Aston Martin after dropping more points at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix. The British manufacturer is in the tightly-contested race for fifth in the constructors' standings with Williams, Sauber and Racing Bulls, but lost ground after Alonso was forced to retire at Monza.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 2