Details Emerge of Fernando Alonso’s Cycling Accident: ‘Took Place Against the Right Side of the Car’

Details Emerge of Fernando Alonso’s Cycling Accident: ‘Took Place Against the Right Side of the Car’

Alpine driver Fernando Alonso was involved in an accident on February 11. This happened while he was cycling in Switzerland as part of his pre-season training. The Spaniard was taken to the hospital for immediate care. Alonso suffered a broken jaw and was successfully operated upon. He will remain under observation for 48 hours. Alpine…

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Daniel Ricciardo Sticks by Choice To Leave Renault: ‘You Can’t Live Like That’

Daniel Ricciardo Sticks by Choice To Leave Renault: ‘You Can’t Live Like That’

It will be fireworks at McLaren next season as the flamboyant Daniel Ricciardo will race for them. The Australian is developing a knack for switching teams, after moving to Renault just a couple of seasons ago and then leaving them just after a season last year in July. However, since he decided to turn his…

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Daniel Ricciardo Confirms McLaren F1 “Resurgence Is Happening”

Daniel Ricciardo Confirms McLaren F1 “Resurgence Is Happening”

Daniel Ricciardo will join McLaren for the 2021 season pairing up with Lando Norris while doing so. He has signed a multi-year contract with them. The Australian will join a team that is looking very upwardly mobile and a factory that is buzzing. During his time in Renault, he helped the team to two consecutive…

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Lando Norris Rules Out Regular Podiums for McLaren: “We Just Want to Make a Step”

Lando Norris Rules Out Regular Podiums for McLaren: “We Just Want to Make a Step”

McLaren claimed their best season since 2012 and claimed two podium finishes, one each from Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz. The Woking outfit has clarified that they want to retain the P3 position in 2021 and hope their new signing of Daniel Ricciardo will help them achieve that goal. However, Lando Norris is looking at…

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What Is an ‘Engine Freeze’ and Why Is F1 Implementing It?

What Is an ‘Engine Freeze’ and Why Is F1 Implementing It?

The F1 Commission unanimously approved Red Bull’s engine development freeze proposal on February 11. This would see the engine development of all engine manufacturers in F1 get halted at the end of 2021. This move will allow Red Bull to take over the running of Honda’s engines from 2022. Honda will pull out of the…

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Alpine F1 Provide Medical Update With Encouraging News for Fernando Alonso

Alpine F1 Provide Medical Update With Encouraging News for Fernando Alonso

The much-awaited update regarding Fernando Alonso is finally here, and it is pretty good news for the F1 community waiting to see the Spaniard back on track after the brief haul. Recently, Alpine released a worrisome statement regarding their star driver, Alonso, that shook up the entire F1 community. The Spaniard suffered an accident while…

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Fernando Alonso’s Cycling Accident Isn’t the First Time the Ex F1 Champion Had a Close Shave

Fernando Alonso’s Cycling Accident Isn’t the First Time the Ex F1 Champion Had a Close Shave

The F1 community has been looking forward to welcoming Fernando Alonso to the grid this season. However, the Spaniard was involved in an unfortunate accident recently. Reports claim that Alonso was run over while he was cycling, which is one of his biggest passions. He was treated at the site and was transferred to a…

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