News Details
Alonso's $305k payday
It is debatable whether Honda and McLaren's smoke and mirrors bid has worked or not. For while Fernando Alonso's Indy 500 exploits have boosted interest in the event, and IndyCar, certainly among F1 fans, the bottom line is that the Spaniard's 'day job' has not got any easier while he was away. Indeed, as Alonso was robbed of a possible win at Indianapolis by a Honda engine failure, the Japanese manufacturer was revealing that at present its MGU-H's are incapable of lasting more than two races... which means lots more grid penalties for Fernando and Stoffel. However, the Spaniard, who did F1 proud on Sunday, returns to the sport not only $305k richer but also with the 'rookie of the year'...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from Pitpass.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Fernando Alonso hails 'amazing' Indy 500 experience...
McLaren Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso says his experience at the...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Alonso: I was nice to lead the Indy 500
Fernando Alonso left the Brickyard without a fairytale victory to cap his...
8y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Lauda to watch Alonso’s Indy 500 bid
Niki Lauda says he will be following every lap of Fernando Alonso's bid to...
8y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez assesses his Ducati future beyond 2026...
Nine-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez will be a key figure in the rider...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP 2026: Team launches and pre-season testing...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Aleix Espargaro quits pro cycling after injuries...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
FBI seizes $40m collection, including MotoGP bikes,...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Scott Dixon awarded prestigious New Zealand honor
To close out 2025, one of IndyCar’s most decorated drivers was awarded...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Exclusive: Nolan Siegel on hot seat entering contract...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Top five memorable drives of the 2025 IndyCar season
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Ogier pays tribute to WRC rival that...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Full route, schedule and marathon stage...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Red Bull co-owner Mark Mateschitz to enter Dakar...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Report hints that Chelsea could rival Arsenal for...
Chelsea could reportedly be a name to watch in the race for the transfer...
20m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: Arsenal preparing aggressive effort to sign...
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to make an aggressive effort to push Real...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
City stumble at the Stadium of Light
Morning all. 2026 began well for Arsenal without Arsenal having to do...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
AFCON 2025: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang banned, coaching...
The Gabon government has suspended the men's national team, banning...
3h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton's boss admits internal talks over 'low...
Lewis Hamilton's F1 boss Fred Vasseur has... Read More »
40m ago from GPFans.com
Oscar Piastri finds 'forever' McLaren comfort in bid for...
It was a tough end to the 2025 F1 season for... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
Parc Ferme: Formula 1’s 2025 best and worst performers Pt...
There’s been plenty of mainstream opinions... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
