News Details
Indy 500 used to keep Alonso ‘fire' burning
McLaren racing director Eric Boullier has said the decision to race at the Indy 500 next month is much more than a PR stunt. Fernando Alonso will miss the Monaco Grand Prix in order to race in the US and try and secure the second jewel of the Triple Crown that he has set his heart on winning. The news has brought a much-need distraction to McLaren as they try to get to the bottom of their problems with Honda, but Boullier revealed that it is more to do with keeping Alonso's competitive streak alive. 'Some people have said it's PR, hiding, a smokescreen, whatever – but it's also for him to keep his motivation,' said Boullier. 'It's not money. It's not lifestyle. This guy is...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Indy 500 deal ‘not my idea’ – McLaren F1 boss...
Eric Boullier says he initially did not support Fernando Alonso's move to...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Villeneuve hits out at drivers’ criticism of...
Jacques Villeneuve has hit out at drivers critical of Fernando Alonso's...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
I’m sure Vettel would like to do DTM races – Berger
Formula 1 legend Gerhard Berger hopes Fernando Alonso's decision to do the...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pedro Acosta brands 2025 MotoGP season a “wasted...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
How Pirelli is preparing its MotoGP 2027 takeover
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Toprak Razgatlioglu aims to challenge Fabio Quartararo...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Aggressive testing schedule planned ahead of Mick...
Following confirmation Mick Schumacher will make a switch to IndyCar next...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher hails IndyCar racing as "the way...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher joins RLL in IndyCar switch
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Mick Schumacher will...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mick Schumacher makes IndyCar switch with RLL in 2026
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Rally Saudi Arabia: Ott Tanak leads, Sebastien...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Rest periods will be mandatory in the 2026 WRC season
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal & Liverpool have concrete interest in...
Arsenal and Liverpool are keeping tabs on the RB Leipzig midfielder Assan...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal flex European muscles with statement win over...
Arsenal maintained their perfect start in the Champions League as a...
4h ago from SkySports.com
'Runs the show in every match','He is a machine' -...
Arsenal fans on social media have praised Declan Rice following their 3-1...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'They'll blow everyone away!' | Merse reacts to...
Paul Merson reacts to Arsenal's 'statement' win against Bayern Munich in...
4h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Verstappen reveals why it was 'fantastic working with'...
On the back of his dominant display at last... Read More »
3h ago from F1Technical.net
Newey to become Aston Martin team boss in 2026
Adrian Newey will become Aston Martin's team... Read More »
10h ago from SkySports.com
'He would be better than Tsunoda' - Damning claim made...
A damning claim has been made against F1 driver... Read More »
6h ago from GPFans.com
