News Details
Tyres "a big issue" for McLaren - Alonso
Fernando Alonso says McLaren's struggles in the Monaco Grand Prix were the result of being unable to switch its tyres on properly. Although the team scored its second double-points finish of the season in the Monte Carlo race, both Alonso and teammate Jenson Button admitted that their performance had not been as strong as expected, especially on a circuit where engine power is not so vital. Alonso finished in fifth place but, having started from 10th on the grid, the Spaniard said McLaren needs to improve the way it manages its tyres. "Tyres were quite a big issue for us," said Alonso. "They are not switching on properly. That is quite a big thing for qualifying performance....
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from Motorsport.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Alonso to take new engine for Monaco weekend
Monaco Grand Prix – McLaren's Fernando Alonso will take a new...
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Alonso gets new engine for Monaco GP
Fernando Alonso is to have a new engine fitted for the Monaco Grand Prix,...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
McLaren and Honda denies Alonso’s engine upgrade...
McLaren and Honda denies Alonso’s engine upgrade claim McLaren and...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Alonso set for new Honda engine in Monaco
Fernando Alonso is set to run a new Honda engine in his McLaren car at...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marco Bezzecchi insists tyre choice was correct as he...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
MotoGP Valencia GP: Alex Marquez dominates sprint from...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez cruises to MotoGP Sprint victory in...
Gresini rider Alex Marquez claimed a controlled Sprint race victory in...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Honda concessions quest in jeopardy after Mir takes...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Ryan Hunter-Reay joins Arrow McLaren for 2026 Indy 500
Arrow McLaren has announced that veteran Ryan Hunter-Reay will join the...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
RLL locks in Louis Foster with extended IndyCar...
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced an extension to its contract...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt Racing expands veteran support program to full...
AJ Foyt Racing has announced that its successful Homes For Our Troops...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai already working on “Plan B” for 2026 WRC...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
What Toyota expects from 2026 WRC signing Oliver...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg lands factory Toyota Rally1 drive
We called it after Oliver Solberg clinched his WRC2 title in Chile....
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Fabrizio Romano reveals Arsenal staff have received...
Arsenal staff are reportedly not overly concerned after being informed of...
9h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Sources: Chelsea increasingly keen on ambitious move...
Chelsea are reportedly increasingly keen on Nottingham Forest central...
10h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Sources: Arsenal 'monitoring' underrated talent who's...
Arsenal are understood to be among the clubs keeping an eye on Jurrien...
14h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Manchester United star Matheus Cunha responds to fan...
Manchester United star Matheus Cunha has laughed off a request from an...
13h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Auction for $20M McLaren car in Las Vegas starts hanging...
A rather unique auction will take place during... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
How Lewis Hamilton could have been a footballer
Lewis Hamilton recently made a surprising... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Was Piastri Sao Paulo Grand Prix penalty harsh?
Oscar Piastri was slapped with a 10s penalty... Read More »
2h ago from GrandPrix247.com
