Posted by: Jason on: October 21, 2011
Right before the start of the race weekend of the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, Fernando Alonso wanted to try the new 458 Spider, which will be presented at the IAA Frankfurt next Tuesday. The Scuderia Ferrari driver enjoyed the potential of the 8-cylinder mid-rear engine from the Prancing Horse – with hard top and [...]
Posted by: Jason on: October 16, 2011
In the magazine: F1 hails youngest double champion As a result, the 24-year-old German has joined an elite band of champions to have successfully retained their title: Alberto Ascari, Juan Manuel Fangio, Jack Brabham, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher Mika Hakkinen and Fernando Alonso. … Read more on autosport.com FIA press conference schedule – [...]
Posted by: Jason on: October 14, 2011
F1 : Webber admits no choice other than to say at Red Bull Formula 1 team But he denied that his single year deal is making him nervous, with drivers like Fernando Alonso and now Jenson Button locked into contracts for the long term. "They are younger than me, but it doesn't worry me too [...]
Posted by: Jason on: October 13, 2011
When KERS had a big say in title race They are a little like pit-stop strategies, you could either plan it to perfection or rue missing out a drivers' title like Ferrari's Fernando Alonso did last year. The only problem with KERS, however, is the weight. The KERS system adds an extra 30kg … Read [...]
Posted by: Jason on: October 9, 2011
Thrustmaster Announces Exact Replica of Ferrari F1 Steering Wheel, Gamers Rejoice By Alistair Charlton | September 30, 2011 11:21 AM GMT Thrustmaster is giving all gamers the chance to feel like Fernando Alonso, with the Ferrari F1 Wheel Add-On, which is an exact replica of the wheel found in this year's Ferrari F1 car. … [...]
Posted by: Jason on: October 6, 2011
Airbus A400M put to the test "These are vital tests to satisfy highly specific certification requirements and it is very satisfying to see the aircraft performing so well against them," Airbus Head of Flight Operations Fernando Alonso said. "We look forward to more strong progress … Read more on UPI.com Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso says Red [...]
Posted by: Jason on: October 4, 2011
Webber: Tyres partly to blame for bad starts … to the new Pirelli tyres and how they perform off the line. It is harder to manage the grip away from the start but if you get it right – as Fernando Alonso did in Monza – it makes a big difference. For all that, my [...]
Posted by: Jason on: September 29, 2011
GV: Alonso takes all-time Rankings high Fernando Alonso displaced Mark Webber for second place in the Castrol EDGE Rankings after a well-earned podium at Ferrari's home race of Monza. Remarkably that represents an all-time high for the double world champion, with the Rankings being … Read more on Yahoo! Eurosport UK Vettel climbing all-time F1 [...]
Posted by: Jason on: September 27, 2011
SportsZone warms up for the F1 night race Fernando Alonso has already said he is not racing for second place but, with Formula 1 leader Sebastian Vettel leading the drivers standings by a massive 112 points over the Singapore Grand Prix defending champion, can the Spaniard stop the German from … Read more on TODAYonline [...]
Posted by: Jason on: September 20, 2011
Formula 1 Italy 2011 – Sebastian Vettel overtakes Fernando Alonso Sebastian Vettel makes a wonderful overtaking Alonso! . Read more on YouTube Ferrari made this very special video in celebration of Fernando Alonso’s 30th birthday.