News Details
Alonso: McLaren start ‘better than expected’
XPB Images
Fernando Alonso says McLaren-Honda’s start to the Australian Grand Prix weekend was “better than expected”, but the Spaniard admits “everything will be different” on Saturday. On a day where tricky weather conditions played with teams and drivers’ nerves all along, the Woking-based outfit managed to have its two cars in the top 10 in both free practice sessions. In the wake of a season marred by reliability issues, Alonso takes special satisfaction from McLaren-Honda’s smooth running right off the bat. “Things went well so we can enjoy the moment,” the double world champion said. “In Free Practice 3, we still have a few things to try because we...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
McLaren preview the Australian GP
Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button are excited to finally put their Honda...
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
Alonso eager for teams to reveal their cards
As the Australian Grand Prix edges closer, McLaren-Honda driver Fernando...
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
Australian GP Driver Previews: Toro Rosso
Australian Grand Prix – Read the Toro Rosso drivers Max Verstappen...
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
FP1 (Practice) Results – 2016 Australian Grand...
Australian Grand Prix – Here are the complete results from the...
9y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
‘Super talented’ MotoGP rookie Diogo Moreira...
Pedro Acosta believes “super talented” rookie Diogo Moreira has the...
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Fermin Aldeguer remains hospitalised after leg surgery
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Max Biaggi: Aprilia 'not scared by any track' after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ranking IndyCar’s rising stars to watch in 2026
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Will Power turns first IndyCar laps with Andretti at...
IndyCar veteran Will Power completed his first test laps with his new...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Alex Palou delivers takedown of McLaren F1 drivers...
IndyCar champion Alex Palou has delivered a takedown of both McLaren...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Power completes “very good” first outing with...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
How did WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera’s single-seater...
No description available...
13m ago from Motorsport.com
Could time bonuses solve the “yo-yo effect” at the...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026, Stage 7: Mattias Ekstrom wins stage after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Liam Rosenior provides fitness update on Cole Palmer...
Chelsea's head coach, Liam Rosenior, has disclosed that Cole Palmer and...
23m ago from SportsKeeda.com
“His performances will go down” - Makelele warns...
Former Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele wants the club to surround...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Carabao Cup semis live on Sky: Newcastle face new test...
The Carabao Cup returns to Sky Sports this week for the first legs of the...
2h ago from SkySports.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 676 – 12.01.2026
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
3h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1: 'We still need more time,' admits Honda boss
'To be honest, not everything is going well,'... Read More »
2h ago from Pitpass.com
‘Not everything is going well': Honda makes startling...
Honda Racing's president Koji Watanabe has... Read More »
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Hill and Herbert name their F1 ‘dark horses’ for 2026
Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert believe the 2026... Read More »
33m ago from F1i.com
