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Topping midfield WDC would mean ‘nothing’ – Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso says finishing as the leading midfielder in Formula 1 this year would “mean nothing” in his final season in the sport. The advantage held by Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull over the remainder of the pack means its six drivers comfortably hold those positions in the Drivers’ Championship. But seventh onwards has changed hands several times this season, with several drivers having led the way; Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg are equal on 53, with Alonso on 50. Alonso’s relatively high ranking in that battle is at odds with the dismal nature of McLaren’s season, with the squad slowest during qualifying at Suzuka. McLaren holds...
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