News Details
Alonso tried to secure Mercedes drive in 2015
XPB Images
As his relationship with Ferrari progressively dissolved in 2014, Fernando Alonso's management made a bid for a Mercedes drive in a scheme which would have involved a sensational swap with Lewsi Hamilton. The ploy failed miserably, perhaps because Hamilton, if he was aware of the talks, knew all to well that he would have been abandoning the substance for the shadow. "There was a try to do this, yes," Alonso told Spanish broadcaster Cadena SER. "The circumstances for this idea existed but at the time Ferrari did not want it. They were in negotiations to renew with me until 2019, but in the end, Ferrari did not convince me and I went to...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Rossi heads to Indycar with Andretti Autosport
©WRI2
Alexander Rossi failed to secure a drive with Manor Racing this...
10y ago from F1i.com
Kevin Magnussen expecting to enjoy Formula 1 more the...
Kevin Magnussen expects that he will enjoy racing in Formula 1 more the...
10y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Hamilton admits friction with Rosberg is ‘genuine’
Reigning Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton admitted that, he does...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Toro Rosso pleased with change to Ferrari power
Toro Rosso Technical Director James Key has praised Ferrari's...
10y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage not due to special rear...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Why WorldSBK leader Nicolo Bulega could miss out on a...
Rumours surrounding Nicolo Bulega and a possible move to MotoGP in 2027...
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Renovations begin at Goiania after MotoGP's...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Alex Marquez has been struggling in MotoGP this...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Will Power's father okay after wrestling with armed...
No description available...
49m ago from Motorsport.com
Mick Schumacher: “I thought I was ready — but I...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Winners and losers from IndyCar at Barber Motorsports...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Fast-paced schedule proving beneficial for IndyCar’s...
The NTT IndyCar Series recently completed its fourth racing weekend in...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai continues to honour Craig Breen's memory
Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team will run a special livery at this...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Hyundai unveils Craig Breen tribute livery for WRC...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
Storm damage forces changes to WRC Rally Islas...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kalle Rovanpera returns to WRC with Subaru
Double WRC Champion Kalle Rovanpera is set to return to the WRC next year...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Report: Liverpool now ahead of Arsenal, Chelsea and...
Liverpool are reportedly leading the race to sign Real Madrid midfielder...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'I wouldn't be surprised if he did make the starting...
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith has named his replacement for the...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Update: Liverpool & Arsenal transfer target knows...
Liverpool and Arsenal may reportedly have been dealt a blow regarding...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Champions League: previews and predictions for the...
the stats for Sporting v Arsenal, Real Madrid v Bayern, Barcelona v...
5h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Fernando Alonso shares heartwarming F1 update after baby...
Fernando Alonso has shared a heartwarming update... Read More »
59m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Ex-Red Bull F1 driver still showing serious interest in...
Daniil Kvyat has been a regular face in Formula... Read More »
59m ago from RacingNews365.com
Lewis Hamilton scandal leaves reputation in tatters - OTD
On this day, 7 April, 2009, McLaren was called... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
