Gabriel Bortoleto, a young Brazilian driver supported by Fernando Alonso’s driver management company, has been making waves in the motorsport world. After a dominating karting career and a rapid rise through the junior formulas, Bortoleto is set to join Sauber in F1 for 2025. He’s a rising star with the potential to make a big impact in the pinnacle of motorsport.
Liam Lawson, the young Formula 1 driver who replaced Daniel Ricciardo at Red Bull, is making waves – and not always for the right reasons. His aggressive driving style has led to confrontations with seasoned drivers like Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez, raising questions about his future in the sport. But Lawson, despite his on-track clashes, is unapologetically focused on his goal: winning. Learn more about the controversies and Lawson’s perspective on the future of his F1 career.
A monitor lizard caused a brief delay in the final practice session for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday, prompting amusement from drivers and a playful nickname from Sky commentator David Croft. The incident, though brief, provided a lighthearted moment during a tense weekend of racing.
Canadian driver Lance Stroll has signed a contract extension with Aston Martin, ensuring his place in Formula One beyond the 2024 season. The announcement comes after team owner Lawrence Stroll confirmed the signing of Fernando Alonso for the next two years. Stroll’s continued presence in the sport will be welcomed by fans who appreciate his performance and contributions to the Aston Martin team.
Former Formula 1 driver and current FIA steward Johnny Herbert has revealed he received death threats from fans of Fernando Alonso following his decision to penalize the Spaniard at the Australian Grand Prix. Herbert maintains he will remain in his role despite the backlash, citing the need for consistency and fairness in stewarding decisions. Alonso’s fans criticized Herbert’s decision, citing his past critical remarks towards Alonso. Herbert acknowledges the tension between them but emphasizes the impartiality required in his role as steward.
Fernando Alonso has criticized the sprint race format in Formula 1, suggesting it be eliminated from the calendar. The Spaniard faced a collision with Carlos Sainz during the recent Chinese GP sprint race, resulting in a puncture and compromised tire strategy for the main race. Alonso argues that abolishing sprint races would allow drivers more sets of tires on Sundays.
Formula 1 star Fernando Alonso has fueled speculation about a possible romance with singer Taylor Swift after his team posted a TikTok video featuring Swift’s song “imgonnagetyouback”. The video has sparked excitement among fans, with many suggesting that the song’s lyrics may hold hidden meanings about Alonso and Swift’s rumored relationship. However, neither Swift nor Alonso has publicly addressed the rumors.
Former Formula One driver and Sky Sports pundit Johnny Herbert has revealed that he received death threats after being part of the stewarding panel that penalized Fernando Alonso at the Australian Grand Prix. Alonso was found guilty of contributing to George Russell’s dramatic last-lap crash, despite his Aston Martin vehicle not actually making contact with the Mercedes. Herbert, 59, was part of the decision to hand Alonso a 20-second penalty, which saw him drop a place to eighth behind Yuki Tsunoda. Herbert said that he received a torrent of death threats via social media in the aftermath of the race, with many of the messages coming from fans of Alonso. He also believes that some of the anger directed at him stems from a confrontation he had with Alonso while he was still working for Sky two years ago. Herbert has called for social media platforms to do more to combat online abuse, saying that they should be held accountable for allowing it to happen.
The Chinese Grand Prix has caused a shift in the Formula 1 penalty points standings, with drivers accumulating a significant number of points. Fernando Alonso, Daniel Ricciardo, Lance Stroll, Kevin Magnussen, and Yuki Tsunoda received penalties during the weekend’s Sprint Race and Grand Prix. Sergio Perez and Logan Sargeant now lead the standings with eight points each, edging closer to the 12-point threshold that triggers an automatic race ban. The penalty point system aims to enhance driver conduct and safety by holding drivers accountable for their actions on the track.
Fernando Alonso has reignited speculations about his past relationship with Taylor Swift after she mentioned his current Formula 1 team, Aston Martin, in her new song “imgonnagetyouback.” The racing driver shared a video listening to the track, sparking a buzz on social media. While Alonso has remained silent on the matter, his previous cryptic social media posts have added fuel to the rumors.
