News Details
Media ponders reasons for Alonso’s Le Mans absence
Last year, it seemed clear that Fernando Alonso would be joining Mark Webber and Nico Hulkenberg in a F1 super-team lineup for Porsche at the 2015 Le Mans 24 hours. The reasons Spaniard Alonso ultimately did not join in have this week been the subject of media speculation. Finland's Ilta Sanomat claims Alonso, 33, was banned from participating due to a clause in his new McLaren-Honda contract. The report said McLaren decided to trigger the ban on the grounds of safety, following the horror crash suffered by Australian Webber at the wheel of the Porsche at Interlagos in late November. Spain's Marca also claims that Alonso had a deal in place with Porsche to – like Hulkenberg –...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Media speculates why no 2015 Le Mans for Alonso
Last year, it seemed possible that Fernando Alonso would be joining Mark...
10y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Alonso leaving Ferrari was clearly a mistake –...
Fernando Alonso might have blown his chance of ever winning a third title...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Sutil set to take legal action against Sauber
The Hinwil based F1 squad Sauber's legal troubles could be set to explode...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Alesi concerned by Mick Schumacher ‘media exposure’
Former F1 driver Jean Alesi has expressed alarm at the 'media exposure'...
10y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP Czech GP: Francesco Bagnaia shocks with first...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez establishes control to top final Brno...
Marc Marquez resumed his momentum from Friday's wet conditions as he...
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP Czech GP: Francesco Bagnaia questions his...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez leads the way in second Brno MotoGP...
The complex interchangeable conditions sees Marc Marquez lead the field...
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Kyle Kirkwood tops opening IndyCar practice on slick...
IndyCar travels north of the Canadian border this weekend to tackle the...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Arrow McLaren's Nolan Siegel cleared to race in Toronto
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Kyle Kirkwood says people should appreciate Alex...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Taylor Barnard rejected McLaren IndyCar and WEC offers...
Taylor Barnard has turned down the chance to race for Arrow McLaren in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Oliver Solberg almost doubles Rally Estonia lead as...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Rally Estonia leader Oliver Solberg hit with suspended...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Sensational Solberg leads Rally Estonia!
It may be just a one-off outing in Toyota Gazoo Racing’s GR Yaris...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
How Oliver Solberg’s rapid WRC return shakes up...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
(Photo) Leaked image accidentally confirms another...
Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera appears to be an Arsenal player, even...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Chelsea ace Cole Palmer sends 4-word message to Noni...
Chelsea star Cole Palmer sent a four-word message to Noni Madueke on...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
How Noni Madueke feels about Arsenal fan criticism...
Noni Madueke's transfer to Arsenal is now official, but how does the...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Are Arsenal finally signing Viktor Gyökeres? It’s...
Swedish striker has become more meme than man but he is the very good...
4h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
The warning Christian Horner delivered to Red Bull prior to...
Just days before his departure from Red Bull,... Read More »
53m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Toto Wolff reveals F1 signing regret that has DAMAGED...
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has issued regrets... Read More »
2h ago from GPFans.com
TECH CORNER: What does Ferrari target with its new...
Ferrari are set to run their highly anticipated... Read More »
53m ago from F1Technical.net
