News Details
Alonso: 11th 'like pole position' for McLaren
– Fernando Alonso labelled 11th place on the grid at the Belgian Grand Prix as "like pole position" for McLaren-Honda, as he narrowly missed out on a spot in Q3.McLaren used slipstreaming tactics in qualifying, with Stoffel Vandoorne positioning his MCL32 perfectly to enable Alonso to gain a greater top speed along the Kemmel Straight.The tactics meant Alonso was fifth-fastest through the speed trap, but a loss of power in the final sector forced the Spaniard to abandon his effort, and he finished 11th."In the end, today was a positive day for us, if you look at the overall performance," said Alonso."We were 1.5 seconds from P1 in Q2, and this for us is like...
Full Story »
Full Story »
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton equals Schumacher record with pole
– Lewis Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher's record of 68 pole...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
Alonso plays down Honda's updated PU
ernando Alonso says the update Honda will introduce at the Belgian Grand...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
Lewis Hamilton takes pole at Spa, matches Michael...
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position for the 2017...
8y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Alonso: McLaren 'getting stronger and stronger'
– Fernando Alonso reckons McLaren-Honda is "getting stronger...
8y ago from GPUpdate.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Fermin Aldeguer to miss MotoGP season opener in...
Gresini Ducati has confirmed Fermin Aldeguer will miss the opening round...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fermin Aldeguer to miss Thai GP, Gresini names...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Bezzecchi satisfied with ‘smaller’...
Marco Bezzecchi admits the Aprilia bike has slightly improved “in all...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Davide Brivio: Trackhouse looking to remain Aprilia's...
Team boss Davide Brivio has revealed that Trackhouse Racing is looking to...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Honda confirms early discussions for 2028 factory...
Honda, one of two engine manufacturers that supply IndyCar, has confirmed...
32m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar announces multi-year extension with engine...
The NTT IndyCar Series has announced a long-term continuation with both...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar announces historic multi-year deal with...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Sweden: Oliver Solberg sets the pace to grab early...
No description available...
52m ago from Motorsport.com
Low snowfall throws up extra curveball for WRC crews...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Dacia announces exit from Rally-Raid, rules out 2027...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Martins Sesks sets out target ahead of WRC return
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'What happened to him', 'Ain't looking good' - Arsenal...
Arsenal fans are left worried as William Saliba is out of their Premier...
52m ago from SportsKeeda.com
Reort: Arsenal very keen on signing 18-G/A Brazilian...
Arsenal are reportedly interested in the Barcelona attacker Raphinha. ...
22m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Brentford v Arsenal: Premier League – live
Premier League updates from the 8pm (GMT) kick-off<br>⚽ <a...
2h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton finally breaks his silence on Kim Kardashian...
Seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton has finally... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
LIVE: 2026 F1 Bahrain pre-season 1st test – Day 2
Follow along with the second day of the first... Read More »
14h ago from RacingNews365.com
F1 Testing Results: Bahrain timesheets and laps as Ferrari...
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finished top of the... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
