SM
Thursday, November 7
Upcoming predictions and previews

McLaren plans mid-season Fernando Alonso talks

:Headline: McLaren plans mid-season Fernando Alonso talks: ID:325943: from db_amp
McLaren will open talks with Fernando Alonso about 2019 around the middle of the season, according to Zak Brown.

McLaren will open talks with Fernando Alonso about 2019 around the middle of the season, according to team executive Zak Brown.

Brown was acknowledging the rumours that the Spanish driver may not stay in Formula 1 or at McLaren beyond this year.

Alonso, 36, did the Indy 500 last year and is attempting the full world endurance championship plus Le Mans in 2018.

Nevertheless, Brown says McLaren wants Alonso to stay.

"We want him to continue here for many years and we want him to continue at McLaren," he told AS.

McLaren has young charger Lando Norris waiting impatiently in the wings for an opportunity, but Brown said the British team is still focused on Alonso.

"Formula 1 is his passion, but he's been doing it a long time and he's achieved everything. So we'll see," he added.

"But he loves McLaren, the work we do, everything. I don't think he was this happy at another team.

"We'll sit down in the middle of the year and see. He will see how the car develops and the further improvements we are going to bring.

"But I think Fernando's heart is in Formula 1 and at McLaren. He wants to win."

Alonso is seventh in the drivers' standings ahead of next weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

amp_article__325943 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2018-05-15 14:02:01:
html db last update - 2018-05-15 14:02:01 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Fernando Alonso

Click here for more stories about McLaren

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool108111961325
2Manchester CityMan City1072121111023
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest10541147719
4Chelsea105322012818
5Arsenal105321711618
6Aston Villa105321715218
7Tottenham HotspurSpurs1051422111116
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton104421714316
9Fulham104331413115
10Bournemouth104331312115
11Newcastle UnitedNewcastle104331010015
12Brentford104151920-113
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd10334912-312
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham103251319-611
15Leicester CityLeicester102441418-410
16Everton102351017-79
17Crystal Palace10145813-57
18Ipswich TownIpswich100551021-115
19Southampton10118719-124
20Wolverhampton WanderersWolves100371427-133
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .