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Struggling Fernando Alonso dealing with neck injury

Struggling Fernando Alonso dealing with neck injury

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Mar 25, 2025 10:43 PM IST MOTOR-F1-ASTONMARTIN-ALONSO Fernando Alonso acknowledged that he has been dealing with an injury after failing to finish his second consecutive race to begin the 2025 Formula 1 season. HT Image The 43-year-old Spaniard has yet to score a point and was forced to retire four laps into Sunday’s Chinese Grand Prix. Alonso revealed afterward that he has been coping with a neck injury. “I was wearing some neck protection because I’ve had a pinched nerve or something these past few days,” he told Spanish media, per the Mirror. “But in the end, it didn’t help much because I didn’t do many laps. “We had a brake issue. The rear brakes were very hot from the first lap and on the last one before retiring, I hit the brakes into turn one and the pedal went all the way down with no braking power. The two-time world champion has not won a race since 2013 and is still seeking an elusive 33rd career F1 victory. Currently, Alonso sits at the bottom …

‘I still dream’: 43-year-old Fernando Alonso says F1 title in 2026 possible | Motor-sport News

‘I still dream’: 43-year-old Fernando Alonso says F1 title in 2026 possible | Motor-sport News

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43-year-old Fernando Alonso has said that 2026 might be his best chance of winning his third Formula One World title. The Spaniard, racing for Aston Martin had a fruitful start in 2023 with a few podium finishes but feels that new regulations in 2026 and Adrian Newey joining the team will give him the best chance to win yet another title. “I still dream,” Alonso said to BBC Sport. “Why not? I know 2026 is probably my only chance because 2025 is extremely difficult, but I am still dreaming. “F1 is for dreamers, probably, because anything can happen. Let’s see.” Alonso’s dream of winning a third title, when he hasn’t won a race in the last 11 years, is down to British race car designer Newey joining Aston Martin. Newey, behind the success of Red Bull racing, designed the cars that propelled Sebastien Vettel and Max Verstappen to their World Championship titles. 2026 will also herald new F1 rules coming in, and Newey is considered to be an engineer that harnesses the new rules with …

Formula 1: Preview of next season’s grid and which driver is representing which franchise | Motor-sport News

Formula 1: Preview of next season’s grid and which driver is representing which franchise | Motor-sport News

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With the final race of the season just around the corner, most of the teams in Formula 1 have announced their drivers with a lot of unconventional choices. Here is a preview of the next season’s grid. The world champion Max Verstappen has a long-term contract with Red Bull that expires at the conclusion of 2028. Mercedes has reportedly expressed interest, which hasn’t stopped talk about a potential move elsewhere. However, Verstappen has declared that he has no intention of switching teams. In contrast, Sergio Perez recently agreed to a contract deal that will keep him with the team until 2026. According to the Mexican, he intends to finish his Formula One career with Red Bull. However, Red Bull disclosed that all team stakeholders will meet to decide his future with the company following the season. MercedesGeorge RussellAndrea Kimi Antonelli TBC In 2025, George Russell will continue to race for Mercedes for the fourth consecutive season. The Briton’s new two-year contract, which would keep him at the Silver Arrows until the end of the next …