Marcin Budkowski is confident Fernando Alonso has gained a lot of knowledge from his recent RS18 runs, meaning there's less to cover in pre-season testing. read more »
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Renault executive director Marcin Budkowski has claimed Fernando Alonso's passion for his Formula 1 return is sending motivation soaring across the team. read more »
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Is Fernando Alonso too long in the tooth to be making an F1 comeback or is there 'life in the old dog yet'? PlanetF1 readers have their say read more »
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Felipe Massa fears Fernando Alonso's return to Formula 1 in 2021 could bear hallmarks of when Michael Schumacher came back from retirement. read more »
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Fernando Alonso has asked Renault to have its 2022 F1 car in the wind tunnel at the earliest possible opportunity. read more »
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Renault's Executive Director Marcin Budkowski says Fernando Alonso is "incredibly motivated" as he continues preparations for his return to Formula 1 and wants... read more »
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Flavio Briatore has claimed he played a part in Fernando Alonso's return to Formula 1 with Renault for next season. read more »
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Renault sporting director Alan Permane feels that, while he's quick, adaptability is Fernando Alonso's key strength. read more »
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Is F1's next top star Max Verstappen or Charles Leclerc? And is Fernando Alonso better than Lewis Hamilton? PlanetF1 readers have their say read more »
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Jenson Button thinks Fernando Alonso will be "much more of a team player" when he returns to F1 with Renault after two years away. read more »
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Jenson Button believes Fernando Alonso will be "very different" upon his return to Formula 1 in 2021 and a better team player thanks to his experience in sportscar racing read more »
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Fernando Alonso is to remain in the Middle East for Formula 1's end-of-season triple-header in the region to support Renault after completing his latest test in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Fernando Alonso says he is "enjoying" being back behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car as preparations for a comeback continued in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Fernando Alonso has concluded his latest test with Renault ahead of his full-time Formula 1 comeback in 2021. The two-time World Champion lapped the Yas Marina Circuit, home of... read more »
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Fernando Alonso wants Renault in the wind tunnel preparing for the 2022 regulations from January 1. read more »
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Fernando Alonso is so determined to make his comeback a success he has asked Renault staff to join him at work in their Enstone factory on New Year's Day. read more »
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Renault believes there is great value in Fernando Alonso's test programme in a 2018-spec car ahead of his Formula 1 comeback in 2021 after announcing further running plans read more »
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Fernando Alonso will continue his F1 testing programme with Renault next week when he completes his latest two-day test in a 2018 car in Abu Dhabi. read more »
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Renault has announced it will host another private test next week in Abu Dhabi, with Fernando Alonso and junior driver Guanyu Zhou attending the three-day event. Both drivers... read more »
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George Russell has revealed to being surprised by the messages of support he received from Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso after his race-destroying mistake in Imola. read more »
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Renault sporting director Alan Permane is confident Fernando Alonso has lost none of the ambition that carried him to two World titles. read more »
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Renault sporting director Alan Permane believes Fernando Alonso remains just as ambition as when becoming world champion 15 years ago. read more »
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Fernando Alonso's presence at Renault is beneficial to the team, according to Esteban Ocon, but the focus remains on 2020 rather than 2021 at this point of time. read more »
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Former F1 team boss Eric Boullier feels Fernando Alonso could have won titles with Ferrari, but failed to instill "self-confidence". read more »
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Fernando Alonso concluded his two-day private test in Bahrain by adding another 93 laps to his Formula 1 comeback preparations. read more »
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
7th of December 2025
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lando Norris | 423 |
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 421 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | 410 |
| 4 | George Russell | 319 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | 242 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 156 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | 150 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | 73 |
| 9 | Carlos Sainz | 64 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 56 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 833 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 469 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing | 451 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 398 |
| 5 | Williams | 137 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 92 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 89 |
| 8 | Haas F1 Team | 79 |
| 9 | Kick Sauber | 70 |
| 10 | Alpine | 22 |
