News Details
Alonso unfazed by McLaren's early teething problems
+ Fernando Alonso says the early technical issues that plagued McLaren on the opening day of testing at Jerez were to be expected.
Alonso managed to complete just six laps at the wheel of the Honda-powered MP4-30 on Sunday, as the team battled early teething problems with its new car-engine package.
“Given the complexity of modern Formula 1 machinery, the sorts of issues we encountered today weren’t too surprising,” he said. “They’re just the things you experience on the first day of a Formula 1 test.
“But it’s been a fantastic day for me: to have the privilege to drive the car for the first time – for the comeback of McLaren and Honda after 23 years – makes me feel...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from RichlandF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Alonso patient over early McLaren issues
– Fernando Alonso says he has patience after McLaren was able to...
10y ago from GPUpdate.net
Driver line-up for first F1 preseason test at Jerez
Below is the expected drivers' schedule for the first Formula 1...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Alonso plays down fresh McLaren-Honda issues
Fernando Alonso was in a positive mood about his McLaren-Honda's...
10y ago from Crash.net
All eyes on Alonso and McLaren in Jerez
Local hero Fernando Alonso will be the centre of attention when Formula...
10y ago from SuperSport.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Enea Bastianini ‘can’t explain’ KTM tyre...
Enea Bastianini admitted he “can’t explain why” he struggled to...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
What was behind Enea Bastianini's worst season in...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Fernando Alonso: No normal person could achieve what...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Motorsport Week's Top 10 MotoGP riders of 2025
The 2025 MotoGP season had it all. With 22 rounds and 44 races, the...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Top five memorable drives of the 2025 IndyCar season
No description available...
12h ago from Motorsport.com
Race start times for 2026 IndyCar season announced
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced the race broadcast start times for...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Chip Ganassi Racing completes four-car roster for 2026...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Dakar 2026: Full route, schedule and marathon stage...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Why Hyundai expects to be stronger in WRC 2026
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Red Bull co-owner Mark Mateschitz to enter Dakar...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal vs Aston Villa Prediction and Betting Tips |...
The Premier League is back in action with another round of matches this...
8h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Can 'tactical genius' Emery get the better of Arteta...
Unai Emery says going to Arsenal on Tuesday night is Aston Villa's...
10h ago from SkySports.com
Paul Merson predicts Arsenal vs Aston Villa and other...
The fixtures are coming thick and fast in the Premier League. This run...
13h ago from SportsKeeda.com
“It’s actually common sense” - Gary Lineker...
Pundit Gary Lineker has advised Arsenal striker Viktor Gyokeres to emulate...
12h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Fernando Alonso goes public as F1 champion shares picture...
Aston Martin F1 star Fernando Alonso has finally... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
Ford gives Max Verstappen good news as Ferrari take drastic...
Check out all the biggest stories of the day with... Read More »
6h ago from RacingNews365.com
Vettel’s brutally honest admission on his final years at...
In a candid retrospective, Sebastian Vettel has... Read More »
11h ago from F1i.com
