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LONDON, England (CNN) -- Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso believes changes need to be made to the way Formula One races are regulated. Sebastien Bourdais and Felipe Massa collided in Japan, with the former handed a contentious penalty. (CNN -- International)
Hamilton dominates first day in China Oct 17, 2008
Spain's double world champion Fernando Alonso, who has won the last two races, continued his and Renault's revival with a flying lap late in the afternoon session for the third fastest time of 1:36. 024. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Drivers call for overhaul of steward system Oct 17, 2008
World champions Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso said Thursday that having an official with F1 racing experience making rulings on incidents was better than the existing system, where a panel of stewards makes the decisions. For sure that would help. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton bites back Oct 17, 2008
Lewis Hamilton brushed aside Fernando Alonsos promise to help Ferraris Felipe Massa win the Formula One title, saying yesterday it was none of his business what other drivers did ... Bitter rivals: British driver Lewis Hamilton (left) answering a question as Fernando Alonso (right) and Kimi Raikkonen look on during a press conference at the Shanghai International Circuit yesterday. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
F1 system rulings debated Oct 17, 2008
World champions Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso said Thursday that having an official with F1 racing experience making rulings on incidents was better than the existing system, where a panel of stewards makes the decisions. "For sure that would help. It would keep people more happy if every time we have the same decision," Raikkonen said. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Jenson Button goes from stardom to eclipse Oct 17, 2008
But Renault signed Fernando Alonso for 2003 and retained Trulli, so Button had to look for another team. He joined the BAR team, which had been founded in 1999. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Hamilton battling more than title rivals Oct 17, 2008
" According to Watson, there is another concern for Hamilton - the limited help, or even active hindrance, he can expect from his rivals. Team-mate Heikki Kovalainen has rarely been in a position to take points from the Ferraris this season, whereas Massa can expect much more active help from Raikkonen. At the same time, the Toro Rosso cars, which use Ferrari engines, are competitive enough to be a nuisance - as is Renault's Fernando Alonso, who has no wish to help McLaren after falling out with... (BBC Sport)
Hamilton sets the pace in China practice Oct 17, 2008
Spain's Fernando Alonso, who has won the last two races, continued his revival of fortunes with Renault by clocking the sixth fastest time (1:36 ... Winner: Fernando Alonso. (India Times, India)
Alonso boosted by win Oct 16, 2008
LONDON, England (CNN) -- A jubilant Fernando Alonso is not ruling out a hat-trick of wins after collecting his second successive Formula One victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso has shown why he is a two-time world champion with two wins in his last two races. (CNN -- International)
Alonso eyes hat-trick in Shanghai Oct 16, 2008
Getting ready: Renault mechanics work on the car of Fernando Alonso at the Shanghai International Circuit yesterday ... SHANGHAI: Fernando Alonso is on a roll after winning in Singapore and Japan, and the experienced Spaniard is confident he can make it three-out-of-three in China this weekend. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Former champs call for calm as McLaren driver chases for crown Oct 15, 2008
Renault s Fernando Alonso, the double world champion who was Hamilton s team-mate and foe at McLaren in 2007, has won the last two races. Hamilton had scored 107 points by this stage last year but currently leads with just 84. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Deja vu as Hamilton chases title in China Oct 15, 2008
Massa will also need the help of the likes of Raikkonen, twice former champion Fernando Alonso and BMW-Sauber's Robert Kubica if he is to claim his first world title this year. Spain's Alonso, whose record of becoming champion at 24 years and 58 days Hamilton is hoping to better, surprised everyone by winning the last two races for Renault. (International Herald Tribune)
Alonso has no love for Hamilton Oct 14, 2008
LONDON: Fernando Alonso has said he will do what he can to help Ferrari s Felipe Massa beat Lewis Hamilton to the Formula One title after winning the last two Grands Prix for Renault ... Men in the news: Robert Kubica (left) and Fernando Alonso celebrating on the podium after the Japan Grand Prix. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Alonso makes it two in a row, Hamilton fails to trouble the scorers Oct 13, 2008
Fine drop winner Fernando Alonso, centre ... FUJI SPEEDWAY, Japan: Fernando Alonso took full advantage of the mistakes and misfortunes of others to claim his second successive victory when he won the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday ... Fine drop … winner Fernando Alonso, centre. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
London could host NBA game Oct 13, 2008
Fernando Alonso won the Japanese Grand Prix in Oyama, Japan, for a victory that was almost a sideshow to a breathless race that provided another twist in the title fight. While Alonso made it back-to-back wins in his Renault, the race's history of season-defining incidents between title rivals gained a new chapter when Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa tangled in a second-lap collision. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Alonso happy to help Massa against Hamilton Oct 13, 2008
Fernando Alonso has said he will do what he can to help Ferrari's Felipe Massa beat Lewis Hamilton to the Formula One title after winning the last two grands prix for Renault. "Yes, without doubt. If I can help, I will help Massa," Spanish newspapers quoted the double world champion as telling reporters after Sunday's victory in Japan. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
Alonso wins Japan GP as Massa, Hamilton tangle Oct 13, 2008
Fernando Alonso made it back-to-back wins with his Japanese GP victory ... OYAMA, Japan (AP) -- Fernando Alonso won Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix for a victory that was almost a sideshow to a breathless race that provided another twist in the title fight. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
I can still do a Kimi, says upbeat Kubica Oct 13, 2008
Renault's Fernando Alonso, also helped by the first corner mayhem triggered by Hamilton's ill-advised dive, won a wild race at Fuji Speedway, the double world champion's second in a row. Massa ended up seventh to move to within five points of the Briton at the top of the drivers' standings. (International Herald Tribune)
Back to back for Alonso Oct 13, 2008
FUJI SPEEDWAY: Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso admitted he was stunned yesterday after claiming his second successive victory by winning an incident-packed Japanese Grand Prix ... On the double: Fernando Alonso (right) sprays champagne towards Robert Kubica on the podium during the prize present ation ceremony of the Japan GP. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
McLaren boss mystified by Lewis penalty Oct 13, 2008 Johnson finishes strong, takes Texas Oct 13, 2008 Is Hamilton Cracking Again? Oct 13, 2008 F1: Kubica optimistic to lift world title Oct 13, 2008 Alonso wins Japanese Grand Prix Oct 12, 2008 Formula One-Japanese Grand Prix Results Oct 12, 2008 Alonso wins in Japan Oct 12, 2008 Alonso wins Japanese GP Oct 12, 2008 Hamilton seizes the pole for Japan GP Oct 11, 2008 Any of five cars can win Oct 11, 2008 Tander on track Oct 11, 2008 Hamilton on pole with Massa fifth in Fuji Oct 11, 2008 F1 leader Hamilton claims pole for Japan GP Oct 11, 2008 Toyotas Glock clocks fastest time in practice Oct 11, 2008 Kubica-Hamilton war of words Oct 11, 2008 Motor Racing: Hamilton takes edge over Massa in Japan GP Oct 11, 2008 Hamilton in Japan F1 pole position pole with Massa fifth Oct 11, 2008 Hamilton on pole in Japan Oct 11, 2008 Area drivers excel at Best In The Desert race Oct 10, 2008 Ecclestone wants standard engine for 2010 Oct 10, 2008 Alonso calm about dwindling 2009 options Oct 10, 2008 Safety first can also mean last Oct 10, 2008 Glock puts Toyota on top at Fuji Oct 10, 2008 Lewis tops the times Oct 10, 2008 Former world champ Alonso confident of another victory Oct 8, 2008 The Clanton Advertiser Oct 8, 2008 Lewis Hamilton puts points first in Japan Oct 8, 2008 Singapore sins Oct 8, 2008 BMW to stick with Heidfeld and Kubica Oct 6, 2008 HSBC seen faring better than most in banking storm Oct 6, 2008 Courtney signing a coup but Johnson's son might make way Oct 5, 2008 A singular sensation Oct 5, 2008 Red Bull blame tram for Webbers early race retirement Oct 4, 2008 NASCAR's appeal to IndyCar drivers may be thing of the past Oct 3, 2008 MOTOR RACING | FORMULA ONE: Alonso shines under the lights in Singapore Oct 3, 2008 Singapore GP: Homecoming for Mallya Sep 25, 2008 Hamilton appears before crucial F1 hearing Sep 23, 2008 Hamilton says he did no wrong at Spa Sep 23, 2008 Hamilton faces day in court before night race Sep 21, 2008 'Schu comparisons wrong' Sep 21, 2008 Hamilton ready for Belgian GP appeal Sep 21, 2008 Italy's Rossi gets milestone victory at a timeless track Sep 18, 2008 Rafael Nadal Becomes a Best Buddy Sep 16, 2008 Vettel 1st at Monza to become F1's youngest winner Sep 15, 2008 * F1: Vettel makes Grand Prix history with a shock win at Monza Sep 15, 2008 Schumacher sets record Sep 15, 2008 USC solidifies No. 1 ranking, Sooners No. 2 Sep 15, 2008 * F1: Toro Rossos Vettel grabs surprise pole position in Monza Sep 14, 2008 Auto racing roundup: Hornaday fends off Benson for trucks win Sep 14, 2008 Vettel shows Lewis the way Sep 14, 2008 Italian GP: Vettel seals maiden pole Sep 14, 2008 Raikkonen extends Ferrari contract Sep 13, 2008 It could have been worse for Hamilton Sep 13, 2008 Finn tops list after signing new contract Sep 13, 2008 Toro Rosso's Vettel wins pole for Italian GP Sep 13, 2008 Only One Way I'll Clean Up Sep 13, 2008 F1 driver Vettel grabs Italian GP pole Sep 13, 2008 Vettel shines to take Italian GP pole Sep 13, 2008 Ferrari extend Raikkonen's contract Sep 12, 2008 In Formula One, tech wars over the future of racing Sep 12, 2008 Jarno Trulli's ups and downs in the fast lane Sep 12, 2008 Raikkonen extends F1 Ferrari contract Sep 12, 2008 Kubica leads Italian GP practice Sep 12, 2008 Tight title fight comes to Italian GP Sep 11, 2008 I am the boss: Mallya Sep 11, 2008
Were still a bit mystified as to why Lewis got a penalty, Dennis said after the race, which was won by Renaults Fernando Alonso. Its just a racing incident. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Formula One: Alonso wins chaotic Japanese Grand Prix Oct 13, 2008
Fernando Alonso of Spain celebrating winning the Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway in Oyama, central Japan, on Sunday ... For the second race in a row, Fernando Alonso took the victory in his Renault. (International Herald Tribune)
Renault's Fernando Alonso won the Japanese Grand Prix in Omaya in a race that featured a collision between rivals Lewis Hamilton and Felipe Massa on the second lap. Both drivers received pit drive-through penalties, and while Ferrari's Massa recovered to finish eighth and earn 1 championship point, McLaren's Hamilton finished out of the points in 12th. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Monday, October 13, 2008. Motor Racing: Is Hamilton cracking again. (Channelnewsasia.com)
After finishing second in Japan on Sunday behind Fernando Alonso while Hamilton and Massa failed to shore up their advantage, Kubica said anything was now possible ... Winner: Fernando Alonso. (India Times, India)
Renault's Fernando Alonso stormed to his second straight win at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday while McLaren's championship leader Lewis Hamilton went from first to last and failed to score. Hamilton finished 12th after starting on pole, with Ferrari rival Felipe Massa taking eighth place to close the gap on the Briton to six points with two races left. (International Herald Tribune)
Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 67 laps, 1 hour, 30 minutes, 21 ... Fernando Alonso, Spain, Renault, 48. (International Herald Tribune)
Two-times world champion Fernando Alonso claimed his second victory of the season on Sunday when he drove to a comfortable triumph in a drama-packed Japanese Grand Prix. The Spaniard took full advantage of incidents and errors that wrecked the day for the leading championship contenders as he steered his Renault to the 21st win of his career, two weeks after his surprise win in Singapore. (iAfrica.com)
Fernando Alonso wins Japanese Grand Prix - News - News - The Times of India Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates ... Fernando Alonso wins Japanese Grand Prix12 Oct, 2008 11:36 am IST,AFP ... FUJI SPEEDWAY (Japan): Fernando Alonso took full advantage of others' mistakes and misfortunes to claim his second successive victory on Sunday when he won the Japanese Grand Prix. (India Times, India)
McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen, Renault's Fernando Alonso finish third and fourth ... McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen and Renault's Fernando Alonso finished third and fourth in qualifying at the Fuji Speedway. (CNN -- International)
Alonso ignoredBMW's formula one team has confirmed it is sticking with Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica next season, almost certainly ensuring Fernando Alonso, who is running out of options, will remain at Renault. In other F1 news, Canada has been unceremoniously axed without warning from the 2009 calendar. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
The Sydney Morning Herald: national, world, business, entertainment, sport and technology news from Australia's leading newspaper. Michael LynchOctober 12, 2008. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
McLaren team mate Heikki Kovalainen was third quickest with Renault's two-times world champion Fernando Alonso, the surprise winner in Singapore two weeks ago, fourth in the sunshine. "The title is obviously within my grasp," Hamilton told reporters after securing his sixth pole of the year and 12th of his 33-race career. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen and Renault's Fernando Alonso finished third and fourth in qualifying at the Fuji Speedway. "It was one of my best laps," Hamilton said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Hamilton, who takes a seven-point lead over rival Felipe Massa into the weekend with only three races left, was third fastest overall behind Renaults Fernando Alonso, with Ferraris Massa fourth ... Glock clocked the fastest time ahead of Renaults Fernando Alonso and McLarens Lewis Hamilton ... Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 1:18. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
ALONSO BACKS STANDARD ENGINES: When he was winning the world championship in 2005 and 2006, Fernando Alonso would not have been enthusiastic about letting other teams catch up. However a season of relative struggle at Renault has prompted the Spaniard to back radical plans to overhaul the sport with standard engines for all teams rather than the current manufacturers' arms race. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
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Two times world champion Fernando Alonso of Spain was fourth for Renault ahead of Brazilian Massa, in the second Ferrari. Poland's Robert Kubica was sixth for BMW Sauber ahead of Italian Jarno Trulli in a Toyota, his team-mate German Timo Glock, German Sebastian Vettel and his Toro Rosso team-mate Sebastien Bourdais of France. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Two times world champion Fernando Alonso of Spain was fourth for Renault ahead of Brazilian Massa, in the second Ferrari ... Winner: Fernando Alonso. (India Times, India)
Renault's Fernando Alonso won that race. Hamilton leads Ferrari's Felipe Massa by seven points with three races to go. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
Overwhelming: Renaults Fernando Alonso speaking to the media in the paddock yesterday. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fernando Alonso refused on Thursday to rule out a move from Renault despite being left with few alternatives for 2009. The double world champion had been linked with a move to BMW-Sauber until they decided this week to stick with Poland's Robert Kubica and Germany's Nick Heidfeld. (International Herald Tribune)
At the Singapore Grand Prix on Sept. 28, a safety-car period not only knocked out the two leaders but also made a winner out of the driver who had started the race 14th, Fernando Alonso. It was the first victory of the season for Alonso, a double world champion, and the first since 2006 for his Renault team, which had set its race strategy to take advantage of a likely safety-car period early in the race. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Singapore winner Fernando Alonso continued Renault's fine form to take a close second, 0. 043 seconds behind Glock, with McLaren's Lewis Hamilton only 0. (autosport.com)
Hamilton's teammate Heikki Kovalainen, reigning world champion Kimi Raikkonen for Ferrari, and Renault's Fernando Alonso, a surprise winner in the last Grand Prix in Singapore, rounded out the top five. Raikkonen dominated the first half of the practice before Hamilton took top spot from the Finn after 59 minutes. (iAfrica.com)
Fernando Alonso is realistic about his chances of another victory in Japan this week after his upset win in Singapore, but he remains confident Renault will again be on the pace. Breakthrough: Renaults Fernando Alonso celebrating after winning the Singapore Grand Prix on Sept 28. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Last race: In Formula One's first night race, Renault's Fernando Alonso captured the Singapore Grand Prix after starting 15th on the grid, while McLaren's Lewis Hamilton extended his championship lead ... Hamilton took a 12-point lead in the standings over defending champion and McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso, who crashed out of the race. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
" FERRARI HOPES Massa, who went from first to last in Singapore after a bungled Ferrari pitstop where he was given the green light while the fuel hose was still attached, finished 13th in the race won by Renault's Fernando Alonso but was still confident. "A seven-point gap can be a lot or it can be a little," said Massa. "In Singapore my gap went from one point to seven suddenly so it could easily go the other way as well. " Massa desperately needs struggling world champion Kimi Raikkonen to end... (International Herald Tribune)
Fernando Alonso had clearly benefited from taking shortcuts on the opening lap, yet, in contrast to the decision by the stewards in Spa which compromised Lewis Hamilton's race, no report from Race Director Charlie Whiting was forthcoming and therefore no sanction was levied on the Renault driver ... Fernando Alonso's unexpected victory did indeed come as a direct result of teammate Nelson Piquet's error, which is not to say his 20th career win was undeserved. (iAfrica.com)
BMW were previously reported to have been interested in replacing Heidfeld with twice world champion Fernando Alonso. Today in Sports. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
He went to the races that night and watched Fernando Alonso win the Grand Prix. It's not that London-based HSBC, Europe's largest bank by market value, is immune to the credit crisis. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Contrast the unbridled joy of Valentino Rossi on the podium after securing his eighth world title (and fifth MotoGP crown) with that of Fernando Alonso, who was subdued after he broke his personal drought in Singapore. F1 drivers don't have to be stand-up comics but some signs of loving their work would be welcome. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain driving around bend 10 past the Old Court House during a practice session. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Webber was running behind Renault s eventual race winner Fernando Alonso and might have finished second after pitting before the safety car was deployed for the first time. Reuters. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Fernando Alonso: Drive his Renault from 15th on the grid to victory in Formula One's first-ever night race at Singapore. RED FLAGS. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
The Renault Formula One driver Fernando Alonso of Spain near the Old Court House at the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday ... The inaugural Singapore Grand Prix delivered a crowd-pleasing and unpredictable race from start to finish on Sunday night, ending with the first victory of the season for a renascent Fernando Alonso and his Renault team. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
Singapore a homecoming for Force India boss - News - News - The Times of India Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Singapore a homecoming for Force India boss24 Sep, 2008 07:19 pm IST,AFP. (India Times, India)
But leading drivers such as former world champion Fernando Alonso have said the decision was correct, claiming Hamilton gained an advantage by slipstreaming Raikkonen into the next corner. Hamilton, who left the hearing without comment to reporters, flies to Singapore on Tuesday ahead of F1's first-ever night race Sunday. (CNN -- International)
Hamilton tells hearing he did no wrong at Spa - News - News - The Times of India Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Hamilton tells hearing he did no wrong at Spa23 Sep, 2008 08:36 am IST,REUTERS. (India Times, India)
McLaren, who saw Hamilton and then team mate Fernando Alonso lose the title to Raikkonen by a single point last year, will argue that Hamilton returned the position gained and that the penalty was too harsh. They are also sure to repeat their assertion that race control twice told them after the incident that Hamilton was in the clear. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
"Even me being compared to the likes of Fernando Alonso or Kimi Raikkonen would already be too much.". With four Grand Prix races left, Vettel is ninth in the drivers' world championship table behind leader Lewis Hamilton before the next race in Singapore on 28 September. (iAfrica.com)
Hamilton ready for Belgian GP penalty appeal - News - News - The Times of India Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. Hamilton ready for Belgian GP penalty appeal21 Sep, 2008 09:32 am IST,AFP. (India Times, India)
Two-time world champ Fernando Alonso was 22 when he won his first Grand Prix. Jimmie Johnson: Although overtaken by Greg Biffle for the win with 12 laps to go, his runner-up finish at Loudon, N.H., in the first round of NASCAR's Chase for the Championship moves him into a tie for the points lead with Carl Edwards. (San Diego Union-Tribune -- Sports)
American Olympic Gold Medalist Michael Phelps was among the select group of other nominees for this prestigious European award, which has been previously bestowed upon German tennis icon Steffi Graf, American Tour de France phenomenon Lance Armstrong, as well as Formula One champions Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso. Appreciating Nadal's impressive leadership in the world of sports and his own Foundation's inspiring humanitarian focus, Shriver welcomes with great anticipation Nadal's... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
BMW-Sauber's Robert Kubica was third ahead of Fernando Alonso of Renault, while Nick Heidfeld of BMW-Sauber was fifth. Felipe Massa finished sixth and is one point back in the overall standings behind Lewis Hamilton of McLaren, who worked his way up from 15th on the grid to finish seventh. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Two-time world champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso was fourth for Renault, German Nick Heidfeld fifth in the second BMW and Brazilian Felipe Massa sixth for Ferrari, scoring his first ever points in an Italian Grand Prix. Championship leader Lewis Hamilton of Britain finished seventh for McLaren to claim two points that helped him preserve his lead in the title race, though it was cut to just one point, appeals notwithstanding. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Fernando Alonso, a two-time world champion, had been the youngest winner at 22 when he won the 2003 Hungarian GP.Lewis Hamilton worked his way up from 15th on the grid to finish seventh, maintaining his lead in the overall standings. Felipe Massa of Ferrari was sixth and trails the McLaren driver by one point with four races left. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Fernando Alonso, a two-time world champion, had been the youngest winner at 22 when he won he took the 2003 Hungarian GP.. Lewis Hamilton worked his way up from 15th on the grid to finish seventh, maintaining his lead in the overall standings. (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Italian Jarno Trulli was seventh for Toyota, ahead of two times champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso of Renault, German Timo Glock for Toyota and another German, Nick Heidfeld for BMW Sauber ... Fernando Alonsos Formula One future was further shrouded in doubt following Ferraris extension of Kimi Raikkonens contract. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
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Nov 6 2007: McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton reveals he is looking forward to racing against former team-mate Fernando Alonso next season. . (guardian.co.uk)
Italian Jarno Trulli was seventh for Toyota ahead of two times champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso of Renault, German Timo Glock for Toyota and another German Nick Heidfeld for BMW Sauber. Comments to the Editor. (India Times, India)
Fernando Alonso said earlier this week that he could maybe move from Renault to Ferrari in 2010, but Raikkonen's re-signing looks to have ended that possibility. Alonso has made no effort to hide his desire to join Ferrari, while the two-time world champion has also been linked with a possible move to BMW Sauber and Honda. (CNN -- International)
In Suzuka 2005, Fernando Alonso too was involved in a similar incident, he remarked. 1 | Latest in Sport. (Daily News & Analysis)
Fernando Alonso (Spa) Renault 1:25. 481, 19. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
555 seconds was nearly 16 seconds off the pace set by eventual winner Fernando Alonso last year. Rain is also expected for Sunday's race. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
" Tomorrow's battle with Ferrari has added spice as they compete on the Italian team's home turf in front of 110,000 of the most rabid motor sport fans on earth. Hamilton wants to lead McLaren to a repeat of last year's record thrashing here when he and winner Fernando Alonso beat the red machines by the biggest margin in over half a century as the team scored their first Monza 1-2. The British driver said: "I think it would be awesome to beat Ferrari here. We are in a great position and it... (Glasgow Daily Record)
Vettel bettered the record of two-time world champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso, who grabbed his first pole at the 2003 Malaysian Grand Prix aged 21 ... Italian Jarno Trulli was seventh for Toyota ahead of two times champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso of Renault, German Timo Glock for Toyota and another German Nick Heidfeld for BMW Sauber. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
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The announcement dealt a blow to the hopes of Spaniard Fernando Alonso and Poland's Robert Kubica, both of whom have been linked to the team in media speculation as likely replacements for Raikkonen in 2010. "Ferrari announces that it has extended its agreement with Kimi Raikkonen to the end of the 2010 race season," Ferrari said at the Italian Grand Prix. (International Herald Tribune -- Travel)
One of the most vocal critics of the big-budget, high-tech position is Flavio Briatore, director of the Renault team of the double world champion Fernando Alonso. "It's insane for teams to have 1,000 people to make two cars," he said. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The next season, however, he was joined by Fernando Alonso, the young Spaniard who was managed by Flavio Briatore, the team director, while Trulli himself quit Briatore's management. In 2004, Trulli scored two pole positions and his first victory, at the Monaco Grand Prix. (International Herald Tribune -- Sports)
The news ended speculation that Ferrari were signing two-time world champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso as the Finn's replacement. Massa signed a deal through to the end of 2010 last year. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Ferrari's confirmation that its current driver lineup will continue through the 2010 season squashed speculation that the Italians could ink two-time world champion Fernando Alonso from Renault. But Alonso remains in the picture for a possible move to Honda or BMW Sauber, which is set to announce its 2009 driver lineup on Monday. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
BMW Sauber said it will announce Monday which two drivers will guide it next season, with Renault's Fernando Alonso being linked to the German team. Alonso also has said he would like to drive for Ferrari but can't expect an opening with the Italians before 2010. (International Herald Tribune -- Arts)
I am the boss, asserts Mallya - Interviews - News & Features - Indiatimes Racing: Latest F1 and other motor racing events, news and updates. I am the boss, asserts Mallya11 Sep, 2008 08:34 am IST,REUTERS. (India Times, India)
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