News Details
Alonso left feeling "impressed" with Jimmie Johnson after car swap
Fernando Alonso was left "impressed" with Jimmie Johnson's performance inside the McLaren Formula 1 car. The NASCAR legend drove Alonso's car while the Spaniard experienced Johnson's, NASCAR Chevrolet. After his big goodbye yesterday, Alonso ironically climbed back inside his McLaren F1 car to set a benchmark lap time of 1:40.204 around the Bahrain International circuit. Johnson took over and managed to get as close as two tenths to Alonso's time. Following the swap, Alonso told the media what he thought of the seven-time Cup Champion performance. "Impressive. He was really gaining time every run. Sometimes you put new tyres on these cars for the very first time and you are...
Full Story »
Full Story »
6y ago from GPBlog.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Jimmie Johnson: Christmas has come early!
A smooth-chinned Jimmie Johnson declared Christmas had come early after...
6y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Alonso tries out a NASCAR in Bahrain
Fernando Alonso has tested a NASCAR out at the Sakhir International...
6y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Hamilton, Vettel hail 'true legend' Alonso
Lewis Hamilton and Sebastian Vettel paid tribute to Fernando Alonso as the...
6y ago from GPFans.com
Toyota mistake robs Alonso of victory in Shanghai
In the aftermath of a very wet Shanghai 6-Hours WEC race, it has emerged...
6y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Francesco Bagnaia reveals new mindset following...
Francesco Bagnaia revealed more about his new mindset after completing an...
9h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez proves he’s ‘still human’ after...
Marc Marquez says he is “not a disaster” despite crashing out of a...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Marquez: ‘no problems being Mr P2’ after...
Alex Marquez says he is happy to be called ‘Mr P2’ for the rest of...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Francesco Bagnaia wins Americas Grand Prix after Marc...
t;li>Marquez crashes while leading raceÁlex Márquez tops riders’...
2d ago from TheGuardian.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ex-IndyCar President Jay Frye joins RLL as team...
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing announced on Tuesday that Jay Frye has...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar penalizes Prema Racing following Thermal fire
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar penalizes PREMA over fire safety issue
The NTT IndyCar Series has issued penalties to the PREMA IndyCar team for...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
FOX offers explanation for NASCAR/IndyCar programming...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Evans wins brutal Safari Rally to boost WRC title bid
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans bags the big game on Safari
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin claimed their maiden Safari Rally Kenya...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Katsuta loses fifth after dramatic final-stage Safari...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Pundit full of praise for 'difference maker' Arsenal...
Arsenal continue to add pressure on Liverpool with a 2-1 win over Fulham...
20m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal 2-1 Fulham: Highlights, man of the match,...
Arsenal march to a 2-1 victory over Fulham in the Premier League on...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Saka scores on return but Gabriel injured as Arsenal...
Bukayo Saka scored only seven minutes into his Arsenal comeback but the...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Serie A giants keen on signing 20 million rated...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
How HEATED Daniel Ricciardo exchange led to Red Bull star's...
Newly promoted Red Bull star Yuki Tsunoda has... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
'An offer he can't refuse' - Verstappen backed to leave Red...
Max Verstappen has long been linked with an exit... Read More »
12h ago from RacingNews365.com
Lewis Hamilton teases Charles Leclerc movie link-up
Lewis Hamilton has teased joining his Ferrari... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
