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BBC News
16 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Austrian Grand Prix final practice before qualifying
Update: Date: 11:42 BST Title: Norris gets ready Content: Lando Norris has his helmet on and has hopped into his McLaren. He was the fastest driver in second practice and will be hoping to replicate that performance. Update: Date: 11:40 BST Title: Sea of orange Content: Fans are decked out in their gear with their signs and there is a sea of orange across the crowds. Max Verstappen performs strongly at the Red Bull Ring, will he get pole? Update: Date: 11:38 BST Title: Verstappen fastest Content: Max Verstappen is on a flying lap, going purple in all three sectors. He loves this track, grabbing race and sprint wins - can he do it again? He's joined on track by the Aston Martin duo Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Update: Date: 11:35 BST Title: Post Content: Our first car is out on track. Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin is the first car to get going at the Red Bull Ring. Meanwhile, Lando Norris is sat on top of a counter having a chat to his trainer Jon. It's all very cool and calm at the moment. Update: Date: 11:34 BST Title: Tyre talk Content: What tyres have Pirelli packed for the trip to Austria? It's the C3 hard tyres, C4 mediums and C5 soft compound. The green intermediates and blue full wets are also available, if needed. Update: Date: 11:32 BST Title: All quiet on the track Content: The drivers are not in a rush to head out on to the track just yet, Charles Leclerc's been signing hats for fans before he made his way into the garage. Update: Date: 11:30 BST Title: Go! Go! Go! Content: Lights out, time for third practice! Take your Brad Pitt and Sebastian Vettel masks off Max and Yuki, it's time to go driving. Update: Date: 11:30 BST Title: 'Zero chance of rain' Content: Rosanna Tennant5 Live F1 reporter at Red Bull Ring It's lovely and warm here, 24C. But if you look up, there is a lot of cloud cover, especially over the circuit. There are some dark clouds but I've checked the weather forecast and there is a zero chance of rain, so hopefully we get a dry final practice session. Update: Date: 11:29 BST Title: What is the weather like in Spielberg? Content: Sunny intervals and gentle breeze is forecasted for third practice. There is also no signs of rain. Update: Date: 11:27 BST Title: Tune in Content: BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra Rosanna Tennant, Ben Edwards, British racing driver Alice Powell and F1 correspondent Andrew Benson will be joining us for the radio commentary. Commentary is available via the 'listen live' tab at the top of this page. You can also listen on BBC Sounds or by asking your smart speaker to play BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra. Update: Date: 11:25 BST Title: Drivers' dinner Content: F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali took the drivers out for a meal on Thursday before the Austrian Grand Prix weekend began. Lots of smiles from the 19 drivers that were in attendance. My question is, who would you sit next to? Update: Date: 11:24 BST Title: Mercedes move to second Content: After their double podium, Mercedes have moved up to the second spot, Ferrari are in third with just 16 joints behind them. McLaren continue to show their dominance this season, with a total of 375 points in the constructors standings. Update: Date: 11:22 BST Title: Piastri continues to lead Content: McLaren's Oscar Piastri continues his lead in the championship, 22 points ahead of his team-mate Lando Norris, who did not finish the race in Canada. Max Verstappen may be in third place in the standings, but the gap between him and Norris is just 21 points. George Russell is comfortably in fourth after he won in Montreal. Esteban Ocon moved up to ninth, after collecting points last time out. Update: Date: 11:20 BST Title: Why isn't there a sprint race in Austria? Content: Ask Me Anything BBC Sport's Ask Me Anything team have been answering F1-related questions. Here's one on why there isn't a sprint race at the Red Bull Ring this year. Formula 1 have replaced the Austrian Grand Prix sprint race with Belgium for the 2025 season. Austria held a sprint at the Red Bull Ring on three occasions from 2022-2024 – all three won by Max Verstappen. It had become a staple part of the race weekend's schedule over the years because of the short, fast and high-speed nature of the circuit, making it the perfect location for a sprint. Although Formula 1 has not said why Austria has been dropped, it can be assumed, because of the growing popularity of the sprint, the sport wants to widen the sprint race format to different locations. Update: Date: 11:18 BST Title: What happened in Friday's sessions? Content: If you missed yesterday's sessions or need a recap, here's what happened: Now you will notice that this session will not be the sprint race we are all used to seeing at the Red Bull Ring... Update: Date: 11:16 BST Title: Welcome! Content: Hello everyone, welcome to our live text coverage of third practice and qualifying at the Austrian Grand Prix. Third practice goes green at 11:30 Lights out for qualifying at 15:00 Will McLaren continue to show their dominant performance? Or will we see someone else on pole? We will find out later in qualifying, but for now there is just 15 minutes to go before an hour of third practice.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Fernando Alonso names the Real Madrid player who excites him the most – ‘When he gets the ball…'
Fernando Alonso names the Real Madrid player who excites him the most – 'When he gets the ball…' Spanish Formula 1 legend Fernando Alonso has been keeping a close eye on Real Madrid lately, and during the ongoing FIFA Club World Cup, he shared his admiration for the team, especially for Kylian Mbappe. The two-time F1 world champion revealed his long-standing passion for football and didn't hold back when talking about the French superstar and the club's latest coaching shift. Advertisement Mbappe, who joined Real Madrid last summer, is clearly the player who excites Alonso the most. 'Since he was at Monaco, Mbappe has always given me something special,' said the Spanish F1 racer. 'When he gets the ball, I feel like anything can happen. He's the player who calls to me the most,' he added. Alonso's comments show how deeply impressed he is by the energy and unpredictability Mbappe brings to the pitch, traits that have already made him a fan favourite at the Santiago Bernabeu. High praise for Xabi Alonso's leadership Fernando Alonso also spoke in favour of Xabi Alonso. (Photo by) Advertisement The F1 star also spoke about Xabi Alonso's recent appointment as Real Madrid manager. While the two share a surname, they are not related, but Fernando clearly holds the former midfielder in high regard. 'Xabi was a smart player, always full of tactical awareness,' said Alonso. 'Now, as a coach, he combines that knowledge with a calm attitude and strong communication skills. 'That's exactly what's needed at a club like Real Madrid, where there's pressure every three days.' With the Club World Cup well underway and Madrid pushing for another trophy, Fernando Alonso's support is yet another example of the bond between Spain's sporting greats. Advertisement His praise for Mbappe, who is yet to play for Real Madrid at the ongoing tournament, and belief in Xabi Alonso only reflect the optimism many fans are feeling about Real Madrid's current project. Source: SPORT
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
'I'm happy for Fernando Alonso to wander into any garage': Aston Martin boss Andy Cowell on Alonso's Alpine visits
Image credit: Aston Martin/X A lot is happening at Aston Martin apart from the action on track. In the latest development, rumors started floating around Fernando Alonso over his frequent visits to Alpine's area during the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. But before the speculations could catch more fire, Aston Martin Team Principal Andy Cowell laughed it off and expressed faith in Alonso's commitment to remain a part of the team until 2026 and maybe beyond. Is Fernando Alonso planning a return to Alpine? Rumors around Fernando Alonso's interest in Alpine began circulating when Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft drew attention to the Aston Martin driver's frequent visits to Alpine's hospitality suite. Croft said, 'Is something going on that could see Fernando Alonso back at Enstone again for a fourth time? Watch this space on that one, that's just the paddock rumour.' Alonso was part of Alpine in 2021–22, and the rumor suggested that he was planning to go back to the team amid his struggles at Aston Martin. When asked about Alonso venturing into Alpine's garage so frequently and casually, Aston Martin Team Principal Andy Cowell told Sky Sports, 'I'm happy for Fernando to wander into any garage. He knows lots of people up and down the pit lane.' He further added about Alonso's future at the team, 'I'm also happy with the fact that he's contracted to us next year and hopefully will stay with us long term as an ambassador with us. It's great working with Fernando, it's always good to have a competitive person that pushes just like you used to [Rosberg] at Mercedes and pushes the team on and galvanises the team.' Fernando Alonso's future at Aston Martin Aston Martin hopes to turn the tables in 2026 when the new regulations are put in place, from which they intend to benefit, with their new technical director Adrian Newey putting in his best to create the best car for 2026. Fernando Alonso recently told the media, including "It has been challenging, but we have understood and we know the problem in the car now, but we cannot put too much focus into solving the problem." He further said, "Even if there is a change in regulations, we need to somehow find better performance with this year's car, and we need to be better. Even if we had a fast car now, there are a couple of areas we need to keep improving, so we are trying to use 2025 to tackle these and be ready for [Newey] as well." Also Read: 'I'm the unluckiest driver': Frustrated Fernando Alonso's heartbreaking radio message at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Fernando Alonso has been having a disappointing season this year with no podiums in sight. He is currently in 16th position with just 8 points in the 2025 Formula 1 Driver Standings. Game On Season 1 kicks off with Sakshi Malik's inspiring story. Watch Episode 1 here
The Independent
19-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Independent
Lewis Hamilton's former teammate delivers verdict on his Ferrari career so far
Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has offered an explanation for Lewis Hamilton 's current struggles at Ferrari. The seven-time world champion, who joined Ferrari this season, has yet to secure a podium finish, while his teammate Charles Leclerc has achieved three. The Spanish driver, who raced alongside the British driver at McLaren, suggests Lewis Hamilton's difficulties mirror his previous season at Mercedes, where George Russell appeared more comfortable with the car. He believes the Ferrari car might be challenging to drive, similar to the Mercedes last year, contributing to Hamilton's deficit against Charles Leclerc. Despite the current form, Alonso acknowledges Hamilton's capabilities and notes that he can quickly turn his performance around.
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Peugeot E-Expert Sport is a spacious, speedy modern van that's fun to drive… and it even fits in at Le Mans
Just bang it in sports mode and pretend you're heading down the Mulsanne Straight at top speed WHITE VAN LE MANS Peugeot E-Expert Sport is a spacious, speedy modern van that's fun to drive… and it even fits in at Le Mans THE 24 Hours of Le Mans car park. Every supercar you can think of. Plus moi, in a white van. 2 Not as fast as a Le Mans hypercar, obviously. But it's no slouch either Credit: DANIEL PULLEN 2025 2 Peugeot's E-Expert Sport gets bold styling and 9X8-inspired touches – but no power boost Credit: DANIEL PULLEN 2025 At least I had a top view sat on the roof. Peugeot hasn't added any performance to the new E-Expert Sport. It's the standard 136hp with a 219-mile battery. But it does get a special body kit, Y-spoke 18in alloys, and Kryptonite Green detailing inspired by Peugeot's 9X8 race car. This is the 'Crew Van' version with tons of space for you and five mates to cross the Channel with all your camping gear. Just one pit stop required to get from Dover to the track, sucking up 80 per cent charge in just 45 minutes. Not bad. What's it like to drive? Not as fast as a Le Mans hypercar, obviously. But it's no slouch either. It's fun, with purposeful steering and paddle shifts to control the regenerative braking. Just bang it in sports mode and pretend you're heading down the Mulsanne Straight at top speed – rather than a French autoroute. More importantly, on a road trip, it has all the creature comforts you'd expect from a modern van including a 10in touchscreen that talks to your phone, dual-zone climate control, wireless phone charging and even a heated leather steering wheel. Which you definitely don't get in a World Endurance Championship car. Fernando Alonso drives to victory at the 24 hours of Le Mans in 2018 There's more of Superman's least favourite colour in here, as well as Sport logos in the 'eco-leather' seats which are colourfast, scratchproof and tear-resistant, not to mention 'moisture regulating and acid and alkali resistant'. Given how terrifying it must be driving through the night at Le Mans, it sounds like the sort of stuff they should make racesuits out of. It didn't have a place in the race, but the new E-Expert Sport looked every bit as cool as the race-winning Ferrari, and costs a lot less at £41,295 (ex VAT).
