Reporting from the Ragged Edge
If there was any doubt about Fernando Alonso's speed on his return to Formula 1, it was dispelled by his performance in qualifying for the 2021 Bahrain Grand Prix. Alonso qualified ninth, seven places ahead of his team-mate, Estaban Ocon, establishing very firmly that he has lost none of the aggression and speed he had... Continue Reading →
Spain's motor racing superstar, Fernando Alonso, is set to make a comeback to Formula 1 in 2021. Alonso will drive for Renault alongside Esteban Ocon, replacing the departing Daniel Ricciardo who is on his way to McLaren. This will be Alonso's third stint at Renault. After starting his F1 career with Minardi in 2001, Alonso... Continue Reading →
Hamilton's incredible run of pole positions continued as the reigning World Champion topped qualifying for tomorrow's Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton now has nine pole positions out of ten races in 2015, and five poles in a row. Nico Rosberg completed the front row of the grid for Mercedes, the fifth race in a row that... Continue Reading →
Fernando Alonso is one of the top drivers in Formula 1 at present, perhaps ever. And yet he has not won the Drivers' Championship since 2006. Why not? I think it's largely the result of repeatedly being in the wrong team at the wrong time. Consider Alonso's career moves since starting in Formula 1. His... Continue Reading →
Sebastian Vettel shocked the racing world this morning by announcing his retirement from Formula 1 with immediate effect. Vettel is looking forward to spending more time with his model train collection, a pleasure that his hectic Formula 1 schedule had made all but impossible for the past few years. Speaking from his Thurgovia, Switzerland home today,... Continue Reading →
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