News Details
Alonso: 11th 'like pole position' for McLaren
– Fernando Alonso labelled 11th place on the grid at the Belgian Grand Prix as "like pole position" for McLaren-Honda, as he narrowly missed out on a spot in Q3.McLaren used slipstreaming tactics in qualifying, with Stoffel Vandoorne positioning his MCL32 perfectly to enable Alonso to gain a greater top speed along the Kemmel Straight.The tactics meant Alonso was fifth-fastest through the speed trap, but a loss of power in the final sector forced the Spaniard to abandon his effort, and he finished 11th."In the end, today was a positive day for us, if you look at the overall performance," said Alonso."We were 1.5 seconds from P1 in Q2, and this for us is like...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from GPUpdate.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton equals Schumacher record with pole
– Lewis Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher's record of 68 pole...
7y ago from GPUpdate.net
Alonso plays down Honda's updated PU
ernando Alonso says the update Honda will introduce at the Belgian Grand...
7y ago from GPUpdate.net
Lewis Hamilton takes pole at Spa, matches Michael...
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton stormed to pole position for the 2017...
7y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Alonso: McLaren 'getting stronger and stronger'
– Fernando Alonso reckons McLaren-Honda is "getting stronger...
7y ago from GPUpdate.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Francesco Bagnaia explains why it's ‘impossible'...
After failing to secure a podium at his Grand Prix at Mugello, Francesco...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Aprilia to run “special test” for Jorge Martin...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Watch: “Feels like yesterday” - Alex Criville...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
EU approves Liberty Media's purchase of MotoGP and...
Liberty Media has received unconditional approval from the European...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Malukas’ recovery drive secures Foyt’s best team...
During Sunday’s IndyCar race at Road America, David Malukas was the...
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How a “grumpy” Alex Palou ended up thankful for...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Winners and Losers from IndyCar’s Road America...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar Road America – Race Results
Road America was the scene of this weekend’s IndyCar event, and high...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rallies around the world: The ones not to miss – and...
Rallying is unlike any other motorsport. It doesn’t unfold on pristine...
6d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Malcolm Wilson appointed as FIA Deputy president for...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Someone who catches my eye' – Arsenal expert...
Arsenal are being linked with a number of wingers at the moment, but...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Talks happening' – Charles Watts reveals what...
Arsenal's interest in signing Jorrel Hato has been going on for some time,...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Bid made: Arsenal waiting for response from club as...
Arsenal have reportedly made a bid for Brentford defensive midfielder...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Fabrizio Romano drops 'here we go' & another...
Arsenal fans have been given some exciting transfer news in the last half...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton stuns Ferrari insider with 'sensational'...
We are now 10 races into the 2025 F1 season, and... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
Seismic Max Verstappen move could shake up F1 grid
What more does George Russell have to do in 2025?... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
F1 Movie star Brad Pitt boosted with legendary race chosen...
Hollywood A-lister Brad Pitt has been boosted by... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
