Key Highlights: Fernando Alonso designed his ultimate Formula 1 circuit by combining sector one of Suzuka, sector two of Spa-Francorchamps, and sector three of Barcelona. Cadillac driver Sergio Perez pointed out that the high-speed layout would cause severe energy derating or “clipping” under Formula 1’s upcoming 2026 power unit regulations. Alonso brushed off the technical ...
Key Highlights Fernando Alonso secured an eighth-place finish, delivering Aston Martinās best result of the 2026 Formula 1 season. Strategic energy deployment and timely safety car interventions helped Alonso overcome early slick-tyre setbacks and fend off McLaren’s Lando Norris. Lance Stroll narrowly missed out on points, finishing 12th after excessive tyre management on the hard ...
Key Highlights: Fernando Alonso overcame an initial wrong slick tyre selection and a P12 grid slot to score a P8 finish at Sepang. Safety Car deployments and strategic resilience allowed the Spaniard to navigate mixed weather, overtake Lewis Hamilton and Arvid Lindblad, and ultimately finish ahead of Lando Norris. Aston Martin Chief Trackside Officer Mike ...
Key Highlights: Aston Martin achieved its first double Q2 appearance of the season at Sepang, with Fernando Alonso qualifying P12 and Lance Stroll securing P14. Despite the AMR26 running an unchanged specification since Budapest, the track layout significantly mitigated the car’s straight-line speed deficit. Both Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll remain cautious about Sunday’s race ...
Key Highlights Fernando Alonso has signed a contract extension with Aston Martin, securing his seat until at least the end of 2027, when he will be 46 years old. Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton praised the Spaniard’s pure talent in the Sepang paddock, drawing immense appreciation across social media. Aston Martin currently faces car and power ...
Key Highlights: Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso revealed he introduced his son, Leonard, to karting at just two months old by carrying him during a lap. The 45-year-old Aston Martin driver shared rare personal reflections on fatherhood during an interview with Spanish radio show El Larguero. Alonso, contracted with Aston Martin through 2027, ...
Key Highlights: The Sepang International Circuit makes a one-off return to Formula 1 in 2026 as a proxy host for the Bahrain Grand Prix, confronting teams with extreme heat, abrasive asphalt, and weather volatility. Drivers face severe battery management constraints across Sepang’s long straights, alongside major concerns over severe tyre degradation and rear surface overheating. ...
Key Highlights: Fernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin for the 2027 season after months of speculation about his future. Mike Krack says Alonso and Lance Stroll continuing with the team demonstrates trust in Aston Martinās potential. Alonsoās decision was influenced by his motivation to keep racing and the anticipated shift toward greater electrical power ...
Key Highlights Fernando Alonso will continue with Aston Martin in 2027, extending his Formula 1 career to a 24th season. Alonso said he remains motivated, feels fast and still has āthe fire insideā to compete. The two-time world champion wants further changes to Formula 1ās 2027 power-unit regulations. Fernando Alonso confirms Aston Martin stay for ...
Key Highlights: Michael Schumacher won the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix at a cloudy and wet Shanghai International Circuit. Schumacher finished a few seconds ahead of Fernando Alonso to draw level with his title rival in the championship standings. The victory became Schumacherās 91st and final Formula 1 win, alongside 68 pole positions and 155 podium ...
Key Highlights Fernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin for at least another Formula 1 season. Aston Martin currently sits 10th in the Teamsā Championship despite a B-specification upgrade in Hungary. Alonso is expected to continue alongside Lance Stroll, while only four places remain on the 2027 Formula 1 grid. Fernando Alonso commits to Aston ...
Key Highlights: Aston Martin will retain Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll for the 2027 Formula 1 season. The announcement confirms the pairās fifth campaign together and creates the most experienced driver line-up on the grid, with 644 starts combined. Only four seats remain open for the 2027 grid, with Haas and Racing Bulls still shaping ...