In a race that was ultimately decided by tyres, Fernando Alonso beat the odds to secure a memorable podium in Qatar. Jolyon Palmer looks at how he did it - and why some of the... read more »
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Without the normal amount of data to analyse from previous races, drivers were unsure what to expect from the Losail International Circuit - but it ended up being a familiar... read more »
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Mick Schumacher has provided an explanation for the incident that almost ruined Fernando Alonso's first podium since making his comeback to F1. read more »
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Despite 4 punctures in Qatar, Alonso managed a podium finish for the first time since 2014. But how did he manage to not burst a tyre despite a risky one stop strategy? And how... read more »
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They were lightyears ahead of the rest in Qatar. As F1 heads for hyper-speed Saudi, just 8 points split Verstappen and Hamilton. Max can land the knock-out punch in this... read more »
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Alain Prost believes Fernando Alonso is the "best driver" in Formula 1 after the Spaniard claimed his first podium in seven years. read more »
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Read Also:Bizarre quirk of Qatar kerbs caused F1 problems, reckons MercedesAlpine: Alonso Qatar F1 podium "a question of a few corners"Red Bull F1 boss Horner defends... read more »
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Fernando Alonso got the only thing that was missing from an excellent return to the grid in Qatar, a return to the podium. read more »
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Fernando Alonso earned a maiden podium finish since his return to Alpine - his last top three return came back in 2014 when he was racing for Ferrari! Here's how his... read more »
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A podium at the Qatar Grand Prix was in the "pocket" of Sergio Perez and Red Bull, the Mexican feels. read more »
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Relive our enthralling first visit to Qatar with the weekend's best team radio, including reaction to the dramatic qualifying session, Lewis Hamilton's second... read more »
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Esteban Ocon returned the favour for Hungary as he helped Fernando Alonso keep hold of his podium finish in Qatar. read more »
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Sergio Perez says Red Bull adopted a more conservative strategy in the wake of Valtteri Bottas' tyre failure at Formula 1's Qatar Grand Prix. Perez worked his way... read more »
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The inaugural Qatar Grand Prix proved to be a significant challenge for the Pirelli tyres due to a combination of high-speed corners and aggressive kerbs at the Losail... read more »
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Fernando Alonso's 2022 preparations have reached "another level" with his Qatar Grand Prix podium result, says the Spaniard. read more »
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Two-time world champion, Fernando Alonso thrilled as he proves the sceptics wrong with Qatar podium. read more »
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Fernando Alonso described an end to his prolonged wait for a Formula 1 podium as "unbelievable" after taking third in Qatar.' Alonso held third through much of... read more »
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Fernando Alonso has admitted he was beginning to wonder whether he ever would finish on the podium in Formula 1 again, as the former world champion ended a seven-year and... read more »
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Huge congratulations to Fernando on his podium. It marks his first since returning to the team and after the season he has had, he truly deserves it. read more »
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The Alpine F1 Team are now in the driving seat of fifth place in the Constructors' standings, after Esteban Ocon finished fifth and Fernando Alonso finished third ending... read more »
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Fernando Alonso claimed his first podium since the 2014 Hungarian Grand Prix, after finishing third at the Qatar Grand Prix. There was more delight for Alpine as Esteban Ocon... read more »
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Valtteri Bottas' disastrous Qatar Grand Prix could have taken a big turn for the better had he lasted a lap or two longer without a puncture. read more »
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After seven years Fernando Alonso is back on the F1 podium, though he did fancy a run at eventual race winner Lewis Hamilton in Qatar. read more »
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Fernando Alonso "finally" ended a seven-year wait and returned to the podium with a superb P3 at the Qatar Grand Prix. read more »
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It's been 105 races since Fernando Alonso's last podium, but after a MEGA drive in Qatar - he was once again amongst the top three! For more F1® videos, visit... read more »
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | 437 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | 374 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 356 |
| 4 | Oscar Piastri | 292 |
| 5 | Carlos Sainz | 290 |
| 6 | George Russell | 245 |
| 7 | Lewis Hamilton | 223 |
| 8 | Sergio Perez | 152 |
| 9 | Fernando Alonso | 70 |
| 10 | Pierre Gasly | 42 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren Mercedes | 666 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 652 |
| 3 | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 589 |
| 4 | Mercedes | 468 |
| 5 | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 94 |
| 6 | Alpine Renault | 65 |
| 7 | Haas Ferrari | 58 |
| 8 | RB Honda RBPT | 46 |
| 9 | Williams Mercedes | 17 |
| 10 | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 4 |