Fernando Alonso was fastest in F1's 'young driver test' after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - not bad for a two-time world champion who is now 39-years-old. But it could have been so different, says Nigel Roebuck. Lap 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix lap 1 position change The two-time World Champion lapped the Yas Marina Circuit, home of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, in the Renault R.S. With his high-speed laps grabbing attention on social media, and the whole pitlane turning out en masse to see his complete a run on Saturday, Alonso suggests that the agile, screaming V10-powered machine delivers a sound and emotion that current machinery cannot match. Surprise ! Today Alonso recorded 1:42:6 lap-time for one-off lap at Abu Dhabi with 15 years old f1 car, just below 2 secs of the 2009 pole lap. Alonso added: "We are in the same time of the [current] cars in race conditions, which is quite amazing. How Do Drivers Stay Fit For F1 Grand Prix? Fernando Alonso evoked memories of a more raucous era of Formula 1 car with a demonstration run in his title-winning 2005 Renault and its V10 engine at the Abu Dhabi GP. Abu Dhabi - Alonso sur le podium. I have the mask on but I will be smiling until probably 2021.". "Honestly I cannot go slow with this car," he said. “It’s very emotional to see the R25 run in anger once again, and having Fernando at the wheel is the cherry on the cake. A Abu Dhabi, Renault va faire rouler la R25 et Fernando Alonso. 2020 16:14. Alonso set a quickest time of 1:36.333 in Renault’s R.S.20 to top the timesheets as he continued to prepare for his 2021 return, when the team will be known as Alpine. Alonso will drive the unmistakeable blue and yellow R25 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Yas Marina track. The sound is fantastic, and it sounds fast. Fernando Alonso was fastest in F1's 'young driver test' after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - not bad for a two-time world champion who is now 39-years-old. Fernando Alonso en a envie…et Renault aussi ! En dépit du fait que Renault se soit battu pour que son pilote y participe, Fernando Alonso a tenu à relativiser la valeur des essais de jeunes pilotes d'Abu Dhabi qui débutent ce mardi matin. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Fernando Alonso had the chance to jump back in his championship winning Renault R25 at Yas Marina on Friday. Renault confirms Alonso participation in Abu Dhabi test Abiteboul says Alonso could only learn so much from his running with the 2018 model. "I think it's a nice spirit when you see this kind of technology and that kind of era you know. Kimi Raikkonen's emergence as a Formula 1 star in his rookie campaign remains one of the legendary storylines from 2001, but his exploits had an unwanted impact on his Sauber teammate's own prospects. Aston Martin sign last year’s super-sub Nico Hulkenberg as reserve driver for 2021, WATCH: My First My Last, Part 1 – F1 drivers on their first cars & searching for themselves online. Découvrez les photos des monoplaces en piste lors de la journée d'essais "jeunes pilotes" d'Abu Dhabi, le dernier roulage officiel des F1 version 2020. As part of a celebration of Renault's spell in F1, with the Enstone-based team being rebranded as Alpine in 2021, Alonso is showing off his 2005 title-winning R25 in Abu Dhabi. 2020 à 14:58. La saison 2020 de Formule 1 est arrivée à son terme aujourd'hui, avec la journée d'essais privés réservée aux jeunes pilotes et s'étant tenue sur le circuit Yas Marina d'Abu Dhabi. Un duo qui a permis à l'équipe de briller en F1. Précédent / Alonso termine les essais d'Abu Dhabi en tête devant les Mercedes Suivant / Alonso a ravivé la flamme au volant d'une F1 "plus sérieuse" Formule 1 / Abu Dhabi test d'après saison / Diaporama . 11 Dec 2020 2020 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso drives 2005 championship-winning Renault. It was a sight and sound from a bygone era as Alonso manhandled … But any hopes of developing its W12 to surpass Red Bull's RB16B in terms of outright speed could not have come at a worse time. Photos - Alonso, Schumacher, Tsunoda aux essais d'Abu Dhabi. Fernando Alonso a pris le volant de la Renault R25 avec laquelle il a été champion du monde en 2005, vendredi à Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi - EP : Fernando Alonso revient et signe le meilleur temps ! The two-time champion was back in the 2020 Renault for the second time, after he first sampled the car on a … L'espagnol est déjà dans le rythme avec la Renault R.S.20. Par exemple, Red Bull est tiraillée entre ses pilotes, Webber et Vettel. Aston Martin’s only previous foray into Formula 1 in the late 1950s was a short-lived and unsuccessful affair. Fernando Alonso - and the entire F1 paddock - took a trip down memory lane on Friday afternoon in Abu Dhabi when the Spaniard ran a few hot laps onboard his 2005 championship winning Renault R25. The Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro drivers visited Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, the theme park centred on the Maranello marque. Find out in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix analysis. “While the car is a symbol of our past achievements, Fernando reflects our strong ambition to keep pushing for more success and recapture those incredible moments and emotions. QUIZ: Can you name the full grid from Raikkonen and Alonso’s first ever Grand Prix? Fernando Alonso, poursuit sa remise en route vers la F1. Il n’y a pas eu d’essais avec un jeune pilote au côté de Alonso. To mark the rebrand of Renault to Alpine for 2021, Renault brought along their 2005 championship winning R25 to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Der Abu Dhabi-Test dauert am 15. Fernando Alonso’s race hinged on a critical strategic decision to pit early, which left him stuck behind Vitaly Petrov. Alonso will also be out in the car on Saturday and Sunday ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso topped the times at Formula 1's young driver test in Abu Dhabi … 52. Renault Formula 1 boss Cyril Abiteboul says the team's push for Fernando Alonso to test in Abu Dhabi was "a human thing" as the Spaniard builds up to his return in 2021. Le tiercé de ce mardi est complété par les deux pensionnaires de Mercedes en Formula E. Découvrant la W11, Nyck de Vries est à un peu plus de deux dixièmes d’Alonso tandis que Stoffel Vandoorne, troisième, est à cinq dixièmes. Now equipped with a Red Bull car that is, right now, the world title favourite and the experience to support his talent, could 2021 be the Dutchman’s year to topple the dominant force of Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes? "It is something that we are missing honestly," said Alonso after his latest run. Confidential-Renault.fr. He will take part in the end of season driver test and, next year, partner Frenchman Esteban Ocon, who clinched a maiden F1 podium at the Sakhir Grand Prix. Im Anschluss ans WM-Finale von Abu Dhabi am 13. 18 on Sunday and Monday. Is Formula 1 as good as it has ever been now? Le champion du monde tournera ce week-end à Abu Dhabi avec la voiture qui lui a permis de remporter son premier titre en 2005. Fernando Alonso. So you know, it feels very fast. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Friday 11th December 2020. Le champion du monde tournera ce week-end à Abu Dhabi avec la voiture qui lui a permis de remporter son premier titre en 2005. Alonso, le plus rapide à Abu Dhabi. Lap chart Abu Dhabi Grand Prix lap chart. Technical Insight: How the new regulations favoured Red Bull . ANALYSIS: What does James Allison stepping back from Technical Director role mean for Mercedes? How Formula 1's Bargeboards Became So Complicated, My Job in F1: Emma | Aero Performance Engineer, Sainz’s Ferrari euphoria "contagious" for team, says Leclerc. To mark the rebrand of Renault to Alpine for 2021, Renault brought along their 2005 championship winning R25 to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Quinze ans plus tard, Alonso a fait hurler ce puissant moteur V10 lors d’une sortie qu’il a qualifiée d’ “incroyable” et pour laquelle on l’a vu s’enthousiasmer à sa sortie de la voiture, enchantant les quelques personnes présentes sur le circuit de Yas Marina à Abu Dhabi. "Every time I'm in this cockpit and I'm in this car, with all the memories, it becomes natural to drive fast. The permission for Alonso to test in Abu Dhabi was granted by the FIA, which has now opened the session up to all drivers other than the 20 who … Mercedes, as throughout the Abu Dhabi weekend, finished second and third overall, with Formula E racers Nyck de Vries and Stoffel Vandoorne entrusted with test duties. Fernando Alonso has concluded his latest test with Renault ahead of his full-time Formula 1 comeback in 2021. It united all of us in one way.". Formula 1. Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE. 340. 15 déc. Alonso is in Abu Dhabi ahead of a test appearance for Renault next week ahead of his return to F1 racing with the team in 2021. Fernando Alonso posted the fastest time of all the runners at the post-season F1 test in Abu Dhabi, and said the day had "ignited his competitive spirit". Posted by. It's an amazing feeling. And ahead of his return to racing next year, Alonso drove his R25 car in a demonstration run around the Abu Dhabi circuit after first practice for this weekend's Grand Prix. Renault’s Enstone and Viry factories have partnered with German specialists Rennwerk Company to get the R25 running, and it was due to be driven in a demonstration for the 2020 French Grand Prix – but the Covid-19 pandemic put halt to that. The V10-engined Renault R25 powered Alonso and team mate Giancarlo Fisichella to eight wins in 2005, plus seven pole positions and 18 podiums, to give the team their first constructors’ title, and Alonso his first of two drivers’ titles. Close. … Alonso is replacing Daniel Ricciardo, who is … Volonté partagée, semble-t-il, par Cyril Abiteboul : “Initialement, c’était ‘Je … Fernando Alonso set the fastest time of the Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi on his return to current Formula 1 machinery. A la pause déjeuner c'est Alonso qui a réalisé 54 tours dont le plus rapide était en 1'37"662, 0"3 de mieux que Vandoorne sur la Mercedes, de Vries complétait ce trio. Alonso tops Abu Dhabi F1 test for Renault. For many, many years Formula 1 has strived to do and to be better on all fronts. Dans le paddock d'Abu Dhabi, Alonso peut compter sur le soutien total de son écurie, la Scuderia Ferrari, ce qui n'est pas le cas de tout le monde. Formula 1. En piste, il y avait 15 monoplaces, Racing Point et McLaren manquaient à l'appel, chez Haas, une seule monoplace était confiée à Mick Schumacher. Nikita Mazepin’s Formula 1 debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix lasted mere corners before he wiped himself out in a shunt, but his financial backing affords him a full season. Ce mardi a vu la Formule 1 débuter sa préparation de la saison 2021 avec la tenue d’une journée d’essais privés sur le circuit d’Abu Dhabi. We miss the Formula 1 that we got in love with when we were kids and we were watching television. © 2003-2021 Formula One World Championship Limited. Alonso tops Abu Dhabi F1 test for Renault; Why F1 still sees value in ageing drivers; Alonso told Motorsport.com last weekend that the test would have limited value because the … While some people have been surprised at the way Alonso has attacked so hard doing the demonstration runs, the two-time world champion says there is no way he could take it easy. That performance was less than two seconds slower than back row starter Nicholas Latifi anaged in qualifying on Saturday, and is a match for Lewis Hamilton's fastest lap of last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix of 1m39.2s. 15 Déc. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1526810873155-0');}). Ce serait donc à l’occasion des tests d’Abu Dhabi, juste après le dernier Grand-Prix de l’année, que Fernando Alonso souhaiterait prendre le volant de la Renault. Par : Fabien Gaillard . Fernando Alonso, poursuit sa remise en route vers la F1. Renault’s Fernando Alonso managed the fastest time as he topped the young drivers test in Abu Dhabi on the final day of Formula 1 track running in 2020.. That performance was less than two seconds slower than back row starter Nicholas Latifi anaged in qualifying on Saturday, and is a match for Lewis Hamilton's fastest lap of last year's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix of 1m39.2s. Dezember findet auf dem Yas Marina Circuit ein Testtag für den Formel-1-Nachwuchs statt – mit Renault-Rückkehrer Fernando Alonso… But the painful lesson from defeat can only help Verstappen come back even stronger, F1’s rake focus a "distraction" from real issues, says Brundle, Petrucci feels he is "too big" for KTM MotoGP bike, Lorenzo: Rossi “disappointed” me, his fans in Doha MotoGP, Leclerc explains what he learned from Vettel as F1 teammates, Nine former winners among 36 expected to enter Indy 500, How to make a huge impact in your one and only F1 start, Why Senna felt unstoppable at Donington in 1993, Schumacher: No reason Haas can’t fight for Q2 this year. Fernando Alonso topped the times at Formula 1's young driver test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday as he completed a full day of running for Renault. The car-driver partnership was a classic time in F1 and remains one of Renault’s proudest achievements in motorsport,” said Renault Team Principal Cyril Abiteboul. Max Verstappen’s star quality in Formula 1 is clear. To feel the speed is amazing. It is a very light car, so you feel all the motions. Au lendemain de l'information donnée par Motorsport.com, Renault F1 a confirmé la participation de Fernando Alonso à la journée d'essais organisée après le dernier Grand Prix de la saison à Abu Dhabi. Fernando Alonso, en el Renault R25 en su exhibición en el GP de Abu Dhabi de F1 2020 Lejos de hacer vueltas a bajo ritmo, aprovechó su reencuentro con el R25 para apretarlo . Fernando Alonso says his run in the Formula 1 young driver test in Abu Dhabi has ignited his 'competitive spirit' ahead of his return with Alpine in 2021 Alonso returns after a two-year break from F1 with Renault’s new incarnation – Alpine – in 2021. Ferrari snatched defeat from the jaws of victory in Abu Dhabi. As part of a celebration of Renault's spell in F1, with the Enstone-based team being rebranded as Alpine in 2021, Alonso is showing off his 2005 title-winning R25 in Abu Dhabi. Abiteboul devait faire référence entre ce qu’a fait Alonso à bord de la R.S20 sur les 100 Kilomètres autorisés mais surtout avec la R.S18 que le jeune chinois a déjà pilotée en essais tests sur cinq jours à Budapest, Bahreïn et Abu Dhabi. And it was not only the Renault mechanics, everyone was out in the pit lane. I know it's an old car, but it's a perfect machine for me. Alonso is in Abu Dhabi ahead of a test appearance for Renault next week ahead of his return to F1 racing with the team in 2021. Alonso is replacing Daniel Ricciardo, who is … Alors que ces essais étaient initialement réservés aux jeunes pilotes, la FIA a modifié le règlement pour les étendre aux pilotes n'ayant pas couru en Grand Prix en 2020. Dec 15, 2020, 2:24 PM. Max Verstappen lost out to Lewis Hamilton at the Bahrain Grand Prix by a tiny margin, slipping off the track just as victory was within his grasp. Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Alonso added: "We are in the same time of the [current] cars in race conditions, which is quite amazing. Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton took victory at the Bahrain Grand Prix despite, for a change, not having the quickest car. "So now, to witness this car at this circuit, I think it was pretty special for everyone in the paddock. L'Australien est le mieux classé des deux, pourtant la préférence de son équipe semble pencher vers Vettel. Dezember bis 15.00 europäischer Zeit (18.00 auf dem Yas Marina Circuit). It was nice to say hi to everyone. Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says the team's push for Fernando Alonso to test in Abu Dhabi was 'a human thing' as he builds up preparations for his Formula 1 return 28 days ago. Fernando Alonso devrait continuer les préparatifs de son retour en Formule 1 avec Renault en participant aux essais prévus après le Grand Prix d'Abu Dhabi, initialement réservés aux jeunes pilotes. Alonso switched to a soft compound of tyre during his latest run on Saturday, and Renault data suggests that he lapped in the 1m39s region. Share 541 Tweet 338 Share 135. Daniel Ricciardo believes the demonstration laps from Fernando Alonso in Abu Dhabi last year showed the Spaniard still only knows one speed - "fast".. Alonso rejoins the Formula 1 grid this year after two years spent competing in a variety of categories and races, including the World Endurance Championship, the Dakar Rally and the Indianapolis 500. Kimi Räikkönen sort vainqueur d'une course décisive pour le championnat, qui aura vu la voiture de sécurité faciliter la remontée de Sebastian Vettel, parti des stands. It seems McLaren had no choice other than to bring Hamilton in when they did. Twenty years on from his first F1 podium at the Brazilian GP, here's how Nick Heidfeld's career was chilled by the Iceman. Abu Dhabi-Test, Stand nach 4 Stunden. He was the third-quickest car through the speed trap in qualifying, 3.3kph quicker than Alonso. Here’s the story of his very short time at motorsport’s pinnacle. Alonso said his demo runs in his 2005 Renault R25 last weekend didn't help him, even with relearning the track, as he had run in Abu Dhabi recently. Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault F1 Team with the 2005 Renault R25. http://www.facebook.com/F1Austin En: The Scuderia Ferrari Marlboro team visits Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Friday 11th December 2020. Double world champion Fernando Alonso topped the times at Formula 1's young driver test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, as he completed a full day of running for Renault Renault boss Cyril Abiteboul says the team's push for Fernando Alonso to test in Abu Dhabi was 'a human thing' as he builds up preparations for his Formula 1 return "Behind the wheel, you feel the vibrations, you feel everything. By: Jonathan Noble. Alonso will drive the unmistakeable blue and yellow R25 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday at the Yas Marina track. Les essais privés d'Abu Dhabi se sont conclus, ce mardi, sur le meilleur chrono de Fernando Alonso dans la Renault RS20. ", Wolff elaborates on Bottas radio message during Q3, Norris surprised by small gap to Abu Dhabi GP pole. How did Ferrari get the crucial call wrong? Fernando Alonso (ESP) Renault F1 Team with the 2005 Renault R25. Le double champion du monde de Formule 1, Fernando Alonso , a pu prendre la piste ce vendredi à Abou Dhabi au volant de la Renault R25 avec laquelle il a décroché son premier titre mondial en 2005. Abiteboul says Alonso has been determined to run as many miles as possible as he gets used to the team he last drove for in 2009. Teams no … Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, UAE. Back in 1993 though, Marco Apicella was an F1 driver for just 800m before a first corner fracas ended his career. The 39-year-old was driving for Renault after his team successfully lobbied the FIA to allow drivers who had not raced in F1 this season to take part, opening the door for the likes of Robert Kubica, Stoffel Vandoorne and Sebastien Buemi to also participate. Double world champion Fernando Alonso topped the times at Formula 1's young driver test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, as he completed a full day of running for Renault Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso will demonstrate his championship-winning 2005 R25 ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to mark his return to F1 and Renault’s re-branding to Alpine in 2021. Fernando Alonso takes his 2005 championship-winning Renault R25 for a drive at the Yas Marina Circuit, ahead of second practice at the 2020 Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The other driver who had a hard time getting past a Renault was Lewis Hamilton, stuck behind Kubica, who also had a new engine for this weekend’s race. With close competition, a growing fanbase, a stable political landscape and rules in place to encourage sustainability, 2021 is on course to provide an unexpected peak, Williams held out against the tide for many years but, as MARK GALLAGHER explains, the age of the owner-manager is long gone. Abu Dhabi Grand Prix – Fernando Alonso had the chance to jump back in his championship winning Renault R25 at Yas Marina on Friday. After Alonso signed for Renault the team began lobbying for the Spaniard to be allowed to do the Abu Dhabi test on the basis that he has been out of F1 for two years. Fernando Alonso roulera bien le 15 décembre prochain avec la F1 Renault de la saison 2020 pour une journée de tests à Abu Dhabi. 5 hours ago. Two-time Formula 1 champion Fernando Alonso will demonstrate his championship-winning 2005 R25 ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix to mark his return to F1 and Renault’s re-branding to Alpine in 2021. Back to all videos. Tags: AbuDhabiGP Alonso F1 R25 Renault. 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READ MORE: How the Renault R25 finally ended Ferrari's dominance and delivered Alonso's first title. Of course, any results will now be under the Alpine name but our future success will all be homage to this amazing time in Renault’s F1 history.”, READ MORE: Fernando Alonso to drive 2020 Renault F1 car at end-of-season Abu Dhabi test. Malgré l'intitulé de ces essais, deux "vieux briscards" ont obtenu une dérogation pour participer à la séance : Sébastien Buemi, 32 ans, et Fernando Alonso, 39 ans et de retour en Formule 1 l'an prochain. "I think not only the fans, everyone in the paddock, we miss the sound. Avec pas moins de 105 rotations accomplies du tracé émirati, le double champion du monde a parcouru quasiment la distance de deux Grands Prix d’Abu Dhabi. Fernando Alonso says his run in the Formula 1 young driver test in Abu Dhabi has ignited his 'competitive spirit' ahead of his return with Alpine in 2021 1. 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