News Details
Alonso blames ‘optimistic' strategy for P17 finish
Fernando Alonso said Alpine's 'very optimistic' race strategy backfired in Barcelona, leaving the double former World Champion in P17 at the end. While a thrilling race took place at the front of the field, with Lewis Hamilton's two-stop strategy allowing him to overhaul Max Verstappen, Alonso's attempted one-stop did not end as he had hoped. Tyre performance dropped off significantly on his Alpine A521 and he eventually needed to stop again, which saw him tumble down the field as a six-way fight for the final points-paying positions was rumbling on. Put simply, the Spaniard said he could not eke his tyres out long enough to be able to hold his rivals behind. “I couldn’t drive!”...
Full Story »
Full Story »
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Alonso blames ‘optimistic' strategy for lowly...
Fernando Alonso said Alpine's 'very optimistic' race strategy backfired...
4y ago from PlanetF1.com
Tanabe: 'Can be optimistic about Sunday's chances'
Technical director of Honda Toyoharu Tanabe has every reason to be...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Sainz blames strategy for point-less Portuguese F1 GP
Sainz enjoyed a strong qualifying on Saturday, beating Ferrari teammate...
4y ago from Crash.net
Mercedes offering staff double pay to avoid exodus –...
Helmut Marko says Mercedes is offering to "double the salary"...
4y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Joan Mir admits Honda not ready to win in MotoGP:...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Trackhouse working to build American identity and...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Nicolo Bulega to replace Marc Marquez for remainder of...
Ducati has confirmed that its WorldSBK rider Nicolo Bulega will replace...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pol Espargaro: It’s "painful" Pedro Acosta...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Colton Herta ‘would love to be back’ for another...
Colton Herta still has a desire to compete in next year’s Indianapolis...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marco Andretti announces retirement from racing, won't...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Marco Andretti retires from IndyCar after 20 seasons
Marco Andretti announced his retirement from motor racing on Wednesday,...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Mark Miles teases possible non-championship...
IndyCar is largely considered a North American championship, with races...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Kalle Rovanpera completes maiden F2 test ahead of...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans: WRC points lead “guarantees absolutely...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
M-Sport favours new WRC car build over upgraded Rally2...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Lancia confirms 2026 WRC2 entry with the new Ypsilon...
Lancia will return to the World Rally Championship next year with the new...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Awaiting injury updates : Calafiori's step forward
Morning, welcome to a brand new week. If last weekend was one where points...
1h ago from Arseblog.com
'They are the only team' - Gary Neville names the only...
Manchester United legend Gary Neville believes Liverpool are the only side...
20h ago from SportsKeeda.com
'One of the best games he has played' - Mikel Arteta...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has hailed the performance of summer addition...
23h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Burnley 0-2 Arsenal: Cruise control
Match report – Player ratings – Arteta's reaction –...
1d ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Horner rumours swirl as Alpine stake quietly shopped
Nov.3 Fresh speculation has emerged linking... Read More »
1h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Herta tests F2 car at Monza as F1 journey begins
Nov.3 Colton Herta's long-anticipated road to... Read More »
1h ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Outside Line: Something big is going to happen
I’ve had a premonition that "something big... Read More »
1h ago from GrandPrix247.com
