News Details
Alonso just a spectator in F1 briefings
Fernando Alonso claims F1 drivers stay deliberately quiet in pre-race briefings chaired by Charlie Whiting.
New drivers have often expressed surprise at the contrast between fiery driver briefings in lower categories, and the almost silent exchange between officials and racers in the F1 equivalent.
In a feature covering his final race with Ferrari last month in Abu Dhabi, Spaniard Alonso said the F1 briefing is usually little more than a "chat between friends (drivers)".
"I usually stay out of all discussions and quarrels," he told the La Sexta programme, "because in my years of racing, I have found that the briefing is a formality.
"If you say something,...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
'Alonso back to prove a point'
Ron Dennis says Fernando Alonso is returning to McLaren with 'unfinished...
11y ago from SkySports.com
Alonso rules out Le Mans in 2015
Fernando Alonso says he will not be following Nico Hulkenberg's lead by...
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
Alonso vows to be patient at McLaren
Fernando Alonso insists he is prepared to bide his time at McLaren in...
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
Alonso-McLaren mess could be looming says Villeneuve
Ron Dennis has dismissed reports Fernando Alonso has built 'exit clauses'...
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Exclusive: Ai Ogura in, Alex Rins out at Yamaha for...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Guenther Steiner: MotoGP riders ‘need to be of a...
Tech3 KTM CEO Guenther Steiner has continued to share his admiration for...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Trackhouse team owner Justin Marks: MotoGP must take...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
KTM backs “unlucky” Maverick Vinales to return and...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Andretti confirmed to field just three cars for Indy...
Andretti Global has confirmed that the team will only run three cars in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt Racing adds Toby Sowery as reserve driver
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Toby Sowery joins AJ Foyt Racing in IndyCar reserve...
AJ Foyt Racing has appointed Toby Sowery as the team’s reserve driver...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Feature: RLL’s split fortunes in Barber highlight...
At the most recent IndyCar race from Barber Motorsports Park, Graham...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Croatia: Hyundai closes in on first win to end...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Croatia: Puncture chaos hands Thierry Neuville...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Thierry on top in Croatia
Thierry Neuville and Martijn Wydaeghe are on track to claim Hyundai’s...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Croatia: Adrien Fourmaux crashes out as Sami...
No description available...
9h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Talks ongoing for months as Arsenal look to snap up...
AS Monaco attacker Maghnes Akliouche has been linked with a move away from...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Didn’t help' - Arsenal star places blame on 'dry...
Arsenal striker Viktor Gyökeres blamed the ‘dry pitch’ at the...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'Big punch in the face' - Mikel Arteta reacts after...
Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta broke his silence after the Gunners' 2-1 loss...
4h ago from SportsKeeda.com
‘A big punch in the face’: Mikel Arteta apologises...
t;li>Arsenal manager says players must show characterIraola hails...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Charles Leclerc reveals heartbreaking reason for giving up...
Ferrari F1 star Charles Leclerc has given up... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Williams F1 team send Sainz and Albon to space in bizarre...
Williams F1 team have gone less than two weeks... Read More »
45m ago from GPFans.com
Christian Horner reveals GP's 'hidden talent' after Red...
Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner has... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
