We dug into the data and unearthed a revealing statistic about each of the 22 drivers who contested this year’s 22 rounds.
Fernando Alonso articles archive
Alonso expects stronger 2024 at Aston Martin after “starting from zero” in year one
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Fernando Alonso expects progress at Aston Martin in their second season together next year.
There’s no changes in the F1 driver line-up for 2024 – but should there be?
Debates and Polls
Posted onIn a first, all 20 Formula 1 drivers have kept their places on the grid for 2024. But did all of them deserve to keep their seats?
Stroll reaches 100 qualifying defeats in 136 starts at hands of latest team mate
2023 F1 team mates head-to-head
Posted onLance Stroll has never out-qualified a team mate over a season of Formula 1. This season Fernando Alonso inflicted his 100th defeat in 136 races.
Alonso’s strong start, Norris’s late surge: Which F1 drivers beat their 2022 scores?
Formula 1
Posted onOnly one driver increased their points score in 2023 by more than Max Verstappen did. Here’s how they all compared.
2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onWhile there was no surprise who won in Abu Dhabi, an unexpected driver hit the front at one stage. Here’s our verdict on all 20.
Fifth in points for Aston Martin ‘hurts because we were better than that’ – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin deserved to finish higher than fifth in the constructors’ championship said Fernando Alonso, after the team failed to overhaul McLaren for fourth.
Alonso says Hamilton ‘brake test’ was Canada 2013 repeat: ‘In both cases I won’
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso admitted he was trying to avoid giving the benefit of DRS to Lewis Hamilton when he slowed abruptly in front of his rival.
Vote for your 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
Aston Martin need “a bit of chaos” to challenge McLaren in race – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says that Aston Martin will be unable to finish ahead of McLaren in a “normal” race and have to hope for chaos.
Qualifying ‘used to be the best session, now it’s the worst’ – Alonso
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso says Formula 1’s qualifying format is “obsolete”, “the worst session of the weekend” and needs to be replaced.
Alonso “sorry for the fans” and says second practice should have been extended
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso and Daniel Ricciardo say second practice for the Abu Dhabi GP should have been extended after crashes badly disrupted the session.
Aston Martin eager to extend Alonso’s contract beyond 2024
Formula 1
Posted onAston Martin are keen to extend Fernando Alonso’s contract to drive for the team in 2025, when he will turn 44.
2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onAfter a controversial weekend, there were two drivers who stood above the rest. Here’s RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Alonso “thought it was over” after spinning at first corner
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso thought race was over at turn one • Bottas stuck by illness • Macau win “one of my biggest achievements” – Browning
Vote for your 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver of the Weekend
Formula 1
Posted onWho was the best driver during the 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend? Compare how they did and vote for the best.
“Nothing I can do” to defend with top speed deficit – Alonso
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Alonso fears “nothing I can do” to defend • Hamilton’s 2013 Mercedes sold for $18m • Albon reveals delta failure
Las Vegas unlikely to be another Singapore for Red Bull, say rivals
Formula 1
Posted onRed Bull’s rivals do not expect them to be any more vulnerable at the new Las Vegas Strip Circuit than they have at most other venues this year.
“Follow Fernando’s line” – How Red Bull tried everything to get Perez past Alonso
Team radio transcript
Posted onAs Sergio Perez tried in vain to claim the final podium place from Fernando Alonso, his team tried to help him find ways to attack the Aston Martin.
2023 Brazilian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
Formula 1
Posted onFernando Alonso starred in the grand prix but how did he – and his 19 rivals – fare over F1’s entire weekend in Brazil? Here’s the RaceFans verdict.