Alonso suffered a setback in the morning following a problem with his McLaren's right rear wheel, but was encouraged by the day's work. read more »

It's been a long wait, but we're back! Check out the best of the action from the first day of pre-season testing in Barcelona - including a headline-grabbing start to... read more »

Fernando Alonso reckons at least six Formula 1 teams had "big trouble" on day one of 2018 pre-season testing, and declared his McLaren-Renault combination has... read more »

Fernando Alonso plays down early setback, lauds 'huge potential' read more »

Fernando Alonso shrugs off his early F1 testing crash on the opening day at Circuit de Catalunya as McLaren’s new Renault engine partnership took to the track. read more »

Despite his highly-publicised morning crash generating the most headlines, Fernando Alonso's main takeaway from the opening day of testing was the potential of his... read more »

Fernando Alonso used every part of the Circuit de Catalunya track available to him when seeing a Toro Rosso-Honda up ahead on the first day of testing. read more »

McLaren sitting out most of Formula 1 2018 pre-season testing's opening session due to Fernando Alonso losing a wheel was "no big deal", insists executive... read more »

Contrasting fortunes for Renault's two engine partners, as Fernando Alonso completes just 10 laps on McLaren's first morning of 2018. read more »

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 »