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Alonso: Indy 500 is “the main priority” in 2020
Fernando Alonso says that trying to win the Indianapolis 500 is top of his list of priorities but until his inaugural attempt at the Dakar Rally is out of the way, he won’t be seeking to close any deals among IndyCar teams.
Verstappen: Alonso return without strong car a "waste of time"
Max Verstappen reckons it would be a "waste of time" for Fernando Alonso to come back to Formula 1 if the two-time champion cannot get a competitive car.
Alonso: "Exciting" Verstappen F1's best driver right now
Fernando Alonso says that Max Verstappen has been his choice for the best driver in Formula 1 this year thanks to his "attack mode" attitude.
Alonso tests STC2000 series car in Buenos Aires
Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso tested the works Toyota Corolla that races in Argentina's Super TC2000, the country's main racing series.
Alonso scores first podium finish in Dakar build-up event
Double Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso achieved his first podium finish in cross-country rallying in the third of his Dakar Rally preparatory outings with Toyota.
Alonso “has pace to find” in Saudi Arabian desert rally
Fernando Alonso says he was relieved to enjoy a “trouble-free” opening stage of the Al Ula-Neom Cross-Country Rally in Saudi Arabia, as he gears up for next year’s Dakar Rally in his Gazoo Racing Toyota Hilux.
Toyota: Alonso's bravery adds extra Dakar risks
Fernando Alonso's adaptation to cross-country rallying so far has been "better than expected", according to his Toyota Gazoo Racing South Africa team boss Glyn Hall, but he admits Alonso's fearless driving style exposes him to extra risks.
McLaren hints at F1 test for Indy recruits O'Ward, Askew
McLaren's newly-signed young IndyCar drivers Patricio O'Ward and Oliver Askew could be called up for Formula 1 tests in 2020.
Alonso "an option" for third Arrow McLaren SP at Indy
Team co-owner Sam Schmidt says that he expects Arrow McLaren SP-Chevrolet to enter a third car for next year’s Indianapolis 500, with two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso a possibility.
Alonso confirmed for Dakar assault with Toyota
Toyota has confirmed that two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso will be part of its factory assault on the Dakar Rally next January.
Alonso left with "bittersweet" feeling in Morocco
Fernando Alonso says his run to 26th place overall in the Morocco Rally has left him with a "bittersweet" feeling, as a decision whether he will take part in the Dakar Rally looms.
Alonso crashes out of third stage of Morocco Rally
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso crashed out of the Morocco Rally on the third stage of the event on Monday.
Alonso: Morocco Rally key to Dakar decision
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso says this week's Morocco Rally will give him a "concrete" idea of whether he wishes to press ahead with plans to contest the Dakar Rally.
Alonso finishes 16th on eventful rally-raid debut
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso completed an eventful first rally-raid event with Toyota in South Africa last weekend in 16th position overall.
Dakar legend Coma to serve as Alonso's co-driver
Dakar Rally icon Marc Coma will serve as Fernando Alonso's co-driver at Toyota Gazoo Racing as the two-time Formula 1 champion gears up for an assault on the legendary rally-raid.
Alonso: F1's 2021 overhaul "a good opportunity" to return
Fernando Alonso says the planned regulations changes for 2021 would make that year a "good opportunity" for a possible return to Formula 1.
Alonso continues Dakar 2020 preparations in Poland
Fernando Alonso completed another two-day test with the Toyota Hilux on roads used in last weekend's Baja Poland, as his preparations for the 2020 Dakar Rally continue.
Alonso to attend Italian GP with McLaren
Fernando Alonso will return to the Formula 1 paddock at the Italian Grand Prix, with McLaren admitting he could have been an option to stand in for Lando Norris if the Briton’s foot injury had been more serious.
Alonso: "Shocking" to climb dunes for first time
Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso says climbing the Namibia dunes for the first time with the Toyota Hilux was “shocking”, as his preparation for a potential Dakar debut in 2020 began in earnest.
Alonso begins Dakar 2020 preparations with Toyota
Fernando Alonso and Toyota Gazoo Racing have unveiled the first stages of the preparation programme for the two-time Formula 1 world champion's planned Dakar Rally debut in 2020.
Prime Can Ocon join Alonso among F1's comeback success stories?
Is a year out such a bad thing? In most sports a whole season out of top-level competition is often a career-ending prospect. But Formula 1 provides shining examples - most notably Fernando Alonso - of how Esteban Ocon could make a triumphant return.
Alonso would be “immensely successful” in IndyCar, says Brown
McLaren CEO Zak Brown remains of the view that while Fernando Alonso's desire for Indianapolis 500 glory remains intact, he’s shown no interest in competing in the full NTT IndyCar Series season.
Alonso teases "quite difficult" next career move
Fernando Alonso has dropped the strongest hint yet he is preparing to tackle the Dakar Rally next January.
McLaren interested in full IndyCar season, but Alonso isn’t
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, has said that he would prefer to run the whole NTT IndyCar Series rather than an Indy 500 one-off but that Fernando Alonso does not want to run a full-season campaign.
