Daniel Ricciardo has set the fastest time on the opening morning of 2018 Formula 1 pre-season testing while Fernando Alonso and McLaren suffered a tricky start. read more »

McLaren confirms the cause of Fernando Alonso's early crash just 30 minutes into Formula 1's winter testing programme in Barcelona. read more »

Fernando Alonso and McLaren have a bad start to F1 pre-season testing as the Spaniard loses a wheel six laps into his running. read more »

Fernando Alonso spins off into the gravel after just 6 laps following right-rear failure. read more »

McLaren has encountered an immediate setback in its pre-season plans after Fernando Alonso crashed out on the opening morning of the first test. read more »

Fernando Alonso had set the early pace in the first official test of the 2018 Formula 1 season, unfortunately it wouldn't be long before the mechanical gremlins struck. read more »

Fernando Alonso's crash causes first red flag of Formula 1 testing read more »

Fernando Alonso was involved in a big crash on the opening morning of winter testing in Barcelona. read more »

McLaren confirms Fernando Alonso will enjoy the first extended run in the MCL33 car in pre-season testing on Monday. read more »

Nico Hulkenberg says he admires Fernando Alonso “looking for fresh challenges” with his dual F1 and WEC campaign. read more »

The Spaniard feels the introduction of the Halo should not be questioned, particularly as its been brought in as a safety device. read more »

Fernando Alonso adamant that the very reason for the introduction of the Halo device means the issue is not up for debate. read more »

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso says "there should not be any debate" about the halo cockpit protection device introduced to Formula 1 for the 2018 season read more »

Shaikh Mohammed bin Essa Al Khalifa believes the MCL33 will help Fernando Alonso, Stoffel Vandoorne and the McLaren F1 Team have a much stronger 2018 campaign. read more »

Lewis Hamilton has saluted the new McLaren car, and exchanged best wishes with former foe Fernando Alonso, following the launch of the striking new MCL33. read more »

After a first run in his Renault powered MCL33, Fernando Alonso has declared that it is "time" for McLaren to get back into the championship fight. read more »

Fernando Alonso is looking forward to finding out the strengths of the new-for-2018 MCL33. read more »

Fernando Alonso: MCL33 'felt great', looking forward to proper testing read more »

Fernando Alonso has told McLaren Formula 1 fans that "good times are coming" after he drove the MCL33 for the first time at the Navarra circuit in Spain read more »

Fernando Alonso talks about the new McLaren MCL33 following its shakedown in Spain on Friday. read more »

Fernando Alonso gives his initial feedback after his first run-out in the new McLaren MCL33 car in a private test day in Spain. read more »

Fernando Alonso has declared "the good times are coming" again for McLaren following the launch of their first car with Renault power. read more »

As Fernando Alonso put in the first laps in the MCL33, Zak Brown conceded that Red Bull will be McLaren's benchmark for this season. read more »

Having officially unveiled the MCL33, Fernando Alonso admits he is feeling "incredibly excited - but also apprehensive" ahead of the car's first run. read more »

Fernando Alonso admits he is "excited but apprehensive" about McLaren's chances in 2018, after the Woking squad revealed its new F1 contender.  read more »