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Can Fernando Alonso do the full pre-season test with Aston Martin?

There are less than 48 hours left until the start of the preseason test of Formula 1 at the Sakhir circuit in Bahrain and Aston Martin is at a difficult crossroads. This Monday afternoon, the news broke: while riding a bicycle in Barcelona, Lance Stroll suffered an accident and will not be able to be in the three days of testing. “I had an unfortunate accident while training on my bike to prepare for the season. I am determined to get back in the car and I am excited for the season ahead with the team. I am motivated to recover from this setback as quickly as possible,” said the pilot. “Lance hopes for a speedy recovery and get back to riding soon“added Aston Martin, so to replace Stroll there are three options from February 23 to 25: Stoffel Vandoorne, Felipe Drugo...

Schedule and where to see the Formula 1 pre-season tests in Bahrain

Since last November 20 the 2022 season of Formula 1 gave the ‘folder’ in Abu Dhabi, months of work have passed in the factory, in the gym, many rumors and striking presentations that increase the illusion for the new year in the ‘Great Circus’. The arrival of Fernando Alonso to Aston Martinthe real possibility of being world champion for Carlos Sainzthe ‘rebirth’ of Mercedes in view of Red Bull and Ferrari… there is no shortage of incentives for this new campaign. This will kick off this week with the pre-season tests at the Sakhir circuit, which will give way to the Bahrain Grand Prix from March 3 to 5, the first race of the year. Bahrain will host the three days of testing, one and a half for each pilot, from Thursday 23 to Saturday 25. Schedule ...

Fernando Alonso, cautious with Aston Martin

Less than two weeks before the start of the first race of the season 2023 of Formula 1Fernando Alonso continues to be the focus of all eyes. Behind the presentation of the AMR23 made by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll on February 13 and the ‘shakedown’ on the 15th, all Formula 1 fans are waiting to see what details will make the difference in the team with the most projection on the grid. The man from Oviedo is clear about his objectives: “The most important thing for me this year is to make sure that this car and this baseline are the ones that will develop future Aston Martin cars,” he told ‘RaceFans’. Above all, the Asturian pilot shows caution: “I think that we have to have our feet on the ground. We have to understand that in Formula 1 there ...

Ducati closes the doors to Marc Márquez: “His moment has passed”

Paolo CiabattiDucati boss, has ruled out the signing of Marc Márquez for his team in the coming years. The difficult situation of the Spaniard at Honda has raised rumors about a possible exit and a destination in MotoGP that at the moment seems complicated. Ciabatti, in statements to ‘Motorsport’, has revealed that Márquez already had his chance to sign for Ducati in the past, but that the circumstances did not arise: “The moment for Marc to sign for Ducati it was a few years agoNow it’s not.” “We already have enough drivers who want to get to the official team, to think about signing him. Obviously, if he calls us tomorrow to ask for a meeting we will not hang up the phone“, has expressed the Italian. He values ​​his champion, Pecco Bagnaia, whom ...

“Several teams have already contacted us”

A total of six bikers have signed up and registered, so far, to be in Formula 1 in 2026. With Ferrari, Mercedes, Renault, Audi and Ford Already with a team, it remains to be seen what It’s going to happen with Honda, who won the World Cup in 2021 with Red Bull. Because the Japanese, who they decided to leave F1, they remained linked to the brand of energy drinks to support them in what has been called ‘Red Bull PowerTrains’. Now, with all the changes planned for 2026, they want to join the party. They want to be part of the ‘new’ Formula 1 World Championship. Even though the FIA He has said that being registered does not mean that they will be present, at Honda they already confirm that they have proposals from various teams. This is how Koji Watanabe, preside...

And now that? The options of Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso without Stroll in the Bahrain tests

Trouble for Aston Martin before of the Formula 1 pre-season in Bahrain. The team has confirmed than Lance Strollbuddy by Fernando Alonso, will cause withdrawal from the tests after having suffered a bicycle accident. It was while he was training when he suffered the mishap, one that will make can not get on the new AMR23 for trials. Nothing has been said about whether or not he will be for the first Grand Prix, for the weekend of March 3-5. Now it remains to be seen what the British are going to do in the tests. There are only three days that both the teams and the pilots have, and Alonso’s partner will not be able to be on the car. To know if they advocate why the Asturian add and add kilometers alone, or if they combine their presence with that of one of the two reserve pilots they...

Ten habits to extend the life of the car battery

We have already told you on occasions that the car battery is the element of the vehicle that suffers the most in winter. You can always try to jump start the car, but when it starts to give problems, in most cases you have to end up changing the battery. As they tell us from Tallerator, buying a battery costs an average of 125 euros in Spain, a figure that can vary a lot depending on where it is paid. It is a cost that must be made in the end, since, depending on the use, a battery can last from three to five years. The time that it lasts can be extended a lot if you turn these ten tips into habits: 1. Depress the clutch when starting Even if the car is in neutral, if you do not press the clutch you are forcing the starter motor to drag some gears of the gearbox, subjecting it to an overe...

This is how Oscar Piastri changed his mentality after working side by side with Fernando Alonso

Oscar Piastri He was a proven Alpine rider last year, with Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon as starting pilots. His departure to McLaren became a soap opera, but finally the Australian will be part of the starting team along with Lando Norris. He does not forget his origins and how Alonso changed his mentality. In statements collected by ‘GP Blog’, he talks about the Asturian: “I think Working with Fernando for a good part of last year was an eye-opener for me. It also refers to lewis hamilton: “Obviously, he is a driver that I have watched race since he was little and Lewis is another one of them. I have seen his success during my time through the youth categories, it is going to be very special to race against these childhood idols.” Regarding his departure ...

Verstappen is very clear that Alonso would form part of his ‘Dream Team’… along with Lando Norris

Updated: Feb 20, 2023 | 20:14 Feb 20, 2023 | 19:57 What would be the ideal Formula 1 lineup? The ‘Dream Team’ with two drivers and a team leader? That’s what they asked max verstappen and the two-time Formula 1 champion has chosen Fernando Alonso and Lando Norris. Of course, Verstappen had the intention of placing himself in the lineup, but the interviewer of ‘Mobil 1 The Grid’ did not allow it: “Do I have to choose between the current grid or can I choose anyone? And it has to be without me, of course because I can’t be team manager and also a driver, right?” So the Red Bull man has chosen Alonso and Norris. “I find it really difficult, because I think there are many very good pilots“He commented, although making it clear that he...

This is how a tour of Spa looks and feels in a Lola T70 MkIIIB

The drag races of the late 1960s are among the pinnacle of motorsport history. At that time we not only had the famous Ford vs. Ferrari, but also the Germans began to be present with their magnificent Porsche 917. One of the quintessential settings for endurance racing is the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, in Belgium. That is where this video that I want to show you today takes place, where on board a Lola T70 MKIIIB from that golden age of motorsports, we take a spin through incredible curves like Eau Rouge. Lola T70 MKIIIB protagonist of the video. In command of the pilots David and Olivier Hartthis vehicle belongs to the DHG Racing team, which has to its credit several classics with which it competes in various historical competitions. In t...

“We will put the W13 in the lobby as a reminder not to fall asleep”

Two weeks before the start of the Formula 1 season, Mercedes is clear that his objective is to return to fight for the championship against Red Bull and also against Ferrari. And for this, dodging the mistakes of the past year is essential. Toto Wolff, head of the silver arrows, has stated in ‘Motorsport’ that his intention is to place the W13, last year’s carso that no one forgets everything that happened last year. “Wanted to put it in the hall as a reminder not to rest on our laurels”, said the Austrian boss. “It’s a symbol of audacity and courage to me. We took a radical design direction last year, we dared and we failed. To me, it shows the mentality of the team, as deal with success or failure“Wolf explains in these statements. And he t...

Why will Euro 7 affect more in Spain?

The Euro 7 regulations looms on the horizon as an event that will change everything in the automotive industry. Its entry into force was already extended last year due to the implications it had for brands, although there will come a time when it will come with its high restrictions. The point is that will affect more in Spain than in other countries of the European Union. Our nation is on the podium in terms of vehicle production and in recent times the national factories had focused on small and combustion cars, which will precisely be the ones that will be cut the most. It is somewhat worrisome for the Spanish Association of Automobile and Truck Manufacturers (Anfac) and its general director did not hesitate to point out that the impact in relative terms is going to be higher on lower p...