http://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Fernando_AlonsoFind stories, videos, and photos about Fernando Alonso from CNN.com.en-usCable News Network LP, LLLP.Sun, 08 Nov 2009 12:47:53 GMT5http://i.cdn.turner.com/cnn/.element/img/1.0/logo/cnn.logo.rss.gifhttp://topics.edition.cnn.com/topics/feeds/rss/Fernando_Alonso14433Find stories, videos, and photos about Fernando Alonso from CNN.com.http://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/10/16/motorsport.f1.brazil.practice.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/10/16/motorsport.f1.brazil.practice.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTextFernando Alonso topped the times for Renault in Friday's second free practice session ahead of Sunday's potentially decisive Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos.Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/10/15/motorsport.massa.alonso.ferrari/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/10/15/motorsport.massa.alonso.ferrari/index.html#cnnSTCTextFelipe Massa has been forced to backtrack on comments he made claiming that new Ferrari teammate Fernando Alonso was aware of Renault's plans to deliberately crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix.Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/09/30/ferrari.alonso.raikkonen.massa/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/09/30/ferrari.alonso.raikkonen.massa/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo-time world champion Fernando Alonso has signed for Ferrari on a three-year deal, the Formula One giants announced on Wednesday.Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:49:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/09/25/motorsport.f1.singapore.practice/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/09/25/motorsport.f1.singapore.practice/index.html#cnnSTCTextGermany's Sebastian Vettel fended off a late charge by Fernando Alonso to top the timesheet in the second session of free practice for this weekend's Singapore Grand Prix.Fri, 25 Sep 2009 18:09:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/09/10/motorsport.renault.alonso.piquet.singapore/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/09/10/motorsport.renault.alonso.piquet.singapore/index.html#cnnSTCTextFernando Alonso refused to comment on Renault's upcoming hearing about alleged race-fixing at last year's Singapore Grand Prix as he chose to focus on this weekend's race in Monza.Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/08/21/valencia.brawn.alonso.hamilton.schumacher/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2009/SPORT/08/21/valencia.brawn.alonso.hamilton.schumacher/index.html#cnnSTCTextHome hero Fernando Alonso set the fastest time in Friday's practice for the European Grand Prix in Valencia -- edging out the Brawns of world championship leader Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello.Mon, 31 Aug 2009 17:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/10/24/alonso.barrichello.future/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/10/24/alonso.barrichello.future/index.html#cnnSTCTextFernando Alonso has kept the Formula One paddock guessing where he will be driving next season -- but his plans will soon be known.Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:02:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/10/16/alonso.raikkonen.penalties/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/10/16/alonso.raikkonen.penalties/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo-time world champion Fernando Alonso believes changes need to be made to the way Formula One races are regulated.Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:43:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/10/13/japan.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/10/13/japan.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTextA jubilant Fernando Alonso is not ruling out a hat-trick of wins after collecting his second successive Formula One victory at the Japanese Grand Prix.Mon, 13 Oct 2008 12:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/09/29/singapore.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/09/29/singapore.reaction/index.html#cnnSTCTextFernando Alonso had written off his chances of winning the Singapore Grand Prix on the grid -- two hours later he was celebrating an unlikely "lucky" victory.Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:34:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/09/26/f1.singapore/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/09/26/f1.singapore/index.html#cnnSTCTextDouble world champion Fernando Alonso produced a sparkling performance under the floodlights to top the timesheets in the second session of free practice ahead of the inaugural Singapore Grand Prix.Fri, 26 Sep 2008 16:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/09/05/motor.belgium/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/09/05/motor.belgium/index.html#cnnSTCTextFernando Alonso returned the fastest time in Friday's practice for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.Fri, 05 Sep 2008 17:33:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/08/22/fernando.moves/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/08/22/fernando.moves/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormula One's so-called silly season is in full swing, with drivers linked to new teams for next year.Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:41:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/08/14/spain.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/08/14/spain.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTextFernando Alonso is eyeing at least a podium finish before the end of the season to prove that he is still Formula One's top driver.Thu, 14 Aug 2008 12:39:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/06/20/france.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/06/20/france.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTextTwo-time world champion Fernando Alonso gave his Renault team a boost on home soil with a storming performance in second practice for Sunday's French Grand Prix at Magny Cours.Fri, 20 Jun 2008 17:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/06/20/alonso.strike/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/06/20/alonso.strike/index.html#cnnSTCTextLewis Hamilton has joined a chorus of Formula One drivers expressing their anger over an increase in their license fees, but at the same time rejected a call for them to strike.Fri, 20 Jun 2008 15:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/05/23/monaco.rain/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/05/23/monaco.rain/index.html#cnnSTCTextFernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton have both expressed fears that wet weather will turn the Monaco Grand Prix into a "nightmare."Fri, 23 May 2008 13:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/04/26/f1.spain/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/04/26/f1.spain/index.html#cnnSTCTextWorld champion Kimi Raikkonen snatched pole position from Fernando Alonso in the dying moments of a remarkable qualifying session for Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix.Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:54:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/04/17/fernando.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/04/17/fernando.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTextRenault's Fernando Alonso has given his team's season a glimmer of hope after flying through testing in Barcelona.Thu, 17 Apr 2008 11:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/03/14/word.racef1/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/03/14/word.racef1/index.html#cnnSTCTextThere is always a lot of roaring at the start of the Formula One season.Fri, 14 Mar 2008 12:12:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/01/15/renaul.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2008/SPORT/01/15/renaul.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTextFernando Alonso was back behind the wheel of a Renault for the first time since returning to the team after a turbulent year with McLaren as he tested at Jerez on Tuesday.Tue, 15 Jan 2008 14:49:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/11/02/mclaren.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/11/02/mclaren.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTextSpain's Fernando Alonso has torn up his contract at McLaren and quit the Formula One team after a stormy year which has seen him deposed as world champion.Fri, 02 Nov 2007 13:35:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/10/22/motor.appeal/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/10/22/motor.appeal/index.html#cnnSTCTextDeposed F1 champion Fernando Alonso says Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen deserves to succeed him as title holder and he would be 'embarrassed' if the crown went to Lewis Hamilton on appeal.Mon, 22 Oct 2007 16:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/10/19/brazil.mclaren/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/10/19/brazil.mclaren/index.html#cnnSTCTextLewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso put their differences aside in a public show of unity ahead of Sunday's world title showdown at the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday. Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:14:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/tim_tuttle/10/18/formula.one/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/tim_tuttle/10/18/formula.one/index.htmlFormula One doesn't have the Chase, and its technical specifications allow equipment to be as unequal as money can buy. It's diametric to the Nextel Cup in how many teams and drivers have a chance to win the championship in a typical season.Thu, 18 Oct 2007 21:07:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/10/06/shanghai.hamilton/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/10/06/shanghai.hamilton/index.html#cnnSTCTextLewis Hamilton took another giant stride towards claiming the world championship in his rookie season as he took pole position for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai.Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:33:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/09/30/bc.car.f1.japanesegp.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/09/30/bc.car.f1.japanesegp.ap/index.htmlOYAMA, Japan (AP) -- Lewis Hamilton moved to the brink of making Formula One history -- with a little help from the weather.Sun, 30 Sep 2007 11:13:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/09/16/bc.car.f1.belgiangp.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/09/16/bc.car.f1.belgiangp.ap/index.htmlSPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium (AP) -- Kimi Raikkonen won the Belgian Grand Prix for the third straight time, beating Ferrari teammate Felipe Massa on Sunday in the first race since Formula One was rocked by a $100 million fine in the sport's spy scandal.Sun, 16 Sep 2007 05:19:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/09/motor.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/09/motor.alonso/index.html#cnnSTCTextWorld champion Fernando Alonso cut McLaren team mate Lewis Hamilton's lead at the top of the world championship to three points when he won the Italian Grand Prix for the first time at Monza. Sun, 09 Sep 2007 14:10:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/09/09/bc.car.f1.italiangp.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/09/09/bc.car.f1.italiangp.ap/index.htmlMONZA, Italy (AP) -- McLaren may be facing problems away from racing in the Ferrari spy scandal.Sun, 09 Sep 2007 07:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/08/motor.raikkonen/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/08/motor.raikkonen/index.html#cnnSTCTextFerrari's Kimi Raikkonen was unhurt in a high-speed crash during final practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza before Fernando Alonso took pole position for Sunday's race.Sat, 08 Sep 2007 16:14:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/09/08/racing.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/09/08/racing.ap/index.htmlMONZA, Italy (AP) -- Fernando Alonso isn't letting his team's involvement in an ongoing spy scandal get in the way of his quest to win a third straight Formula One title.Sat, 08 Sep 2007 05:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/07/italy.practice/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/09/07/italy.practice/index.html#cnnSTCTextMcLaren and Ferrari shared the honors after Friday's two practice sessions at Monza ahead of Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.Fri, 07 Sep 2007 02:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/10/team.rivalry/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/10/team.rivalry/index.html#cnnSTCTextIn the commercials for the Spanish bank Santander, they are back-slapping pals, but the gritted teeth and petulant stares of Fernando Alonso, and the blank-faced disingenuousness of Lewis Hamiton in the press conference after Hungary's Grand Prix, point to a bitter and simmering feud which threatens to tear apart the McLaren team.Tue, 28 Aug 2007 12:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/28/renault.alonso.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/28/renault.alonso.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTextFormula One world champion Fernando Alonso would be welcomed back to Renault with open arms, team boss Flavio Briatore has said.Tue, 28 Aug 2007 01:52:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/08/26/bc.car.f1.turkishgp.sun.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/08/26/bc.car.f1.turkishgp.sun.ap/index.htmlISTANBUL, Turkey (AP) -- Felipe Massa will always remember Turkey.Sun, 26 Aug 2007 07:24:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/08/25/bc.car.f1.turkishgp.ap/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/racing/more/08/25/bc.car.f1.turkishgp.ap/index.htmlFelipe Massa took a step toward repeating last year's victory at the Turkish Grand Prix after claiming pole position Saturday.Sat, 25 Aug 2007 04:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/24/motor.hamilton.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/24/motor.hamilton.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTextChampionship leader Lewis Hamilton put McLaren back on top of the timesheets with the fastest lap in Friday's second free practice for the Turkish Grand Prix.Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:00:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/22/motor.alonso.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/22/motor.alonso.reut/index.html#cnnSTCTextDouble world champion Fernando Alonso intends to celebrate his 100th grand prix on Sunday by taking revenge on McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton in Turkey.Wed, 22 Aug 2007 04:51:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/10/motor.hamilton/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/10/motor.hamilton/index.html#cnnSTCTextWorld championship leader Lewis Hamilton and title holder and McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso are planning a holiday meeting in the build-up to the Turkish Grand Prix on August 26.Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:42:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/04/motor.hungary/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/08/04/motor.hungary/index.html#cnnSTCTextRace stewards stripped Fernando Alonso of his Hungarian Grand Prix pole position on Saturday and barred his championship-leading McLaren team from scoring constructors' points in Sunday's race.Sun, 05 Aug 2007 09:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/07/22/motor.european/index.html#cnnSTCTexthttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/07/22/motor.european/index.html#cnnSTCTextMcLaren's Fernando Alonso won a thrilling European Grand Prix on Sunday to cut championship-leading team mate Lewis Hamilton's lead to just two points.Fri, 27 Jul 2007 11:31:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/06/16/usa.hamilton/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/06/16/usa.hamilton/index.htmlChampionship leader Lewis Hamilton again upstaged his McLaren teammate and reigning world champion Fernando Alonso to claim pole position for Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix at Indianapolis.Sat, 16 Jun 2007 18:09:00 EDThttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/richard_deitsch/05/28/alonso.50sidebar/index.htmlhttp://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/writers/richard_deitsch/05/28/alonso.50sidebar/index.htmlIn Spain, they're gonzo over Fernando Alonso, the cool-as-a jewel thief Formula One driver who two years ago, became the series' youngest champion when he ended the five-year reign of Michael Schumacher. When Alonso repeated the feat last year, he added youngest two-time champion to an already glittering resume.Thu, 31 May 2007 04:04:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/05/27/motor.monaco/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/05/27/motor.monaco/index.htmlDouble world champion Fernando Alonso won the Monaco Grand Prix for the second year in a row on Sunday, with team mate Lewis Hamilton completing a dominant McLaren one-two.Sun, 27 May 2007 13:46:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/05/12/spain.massa/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/05/12/spain.massa/index.htmlBrazilian Felipe Massa gatecrashed world champion Fernando Alonso's home grand prix party by snatching pole position from the Spaniard in the final moments of a thrilling qualifying session on Saturday.Sat, 12 May 2007 13:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/04/08/motor.malaysia/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2007/SPORT/04/08/motor.malaysia/index.htmlWorld champion Fernando Alonso won the Malaysian Grand Prix to hand new team McLaren-Mercedes its first Formula One triumph since 2005.Sun, 08 Apr 2007 08:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/22/grandprix.rio/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/22/grandprix.rio/index.htmlSpain's Fernando Alonso claimed the Formula One world championship for the second successive year as closest rival Michael Schumacher punctured in his final race and finished fourth in the Brazilian Grand Prix on Sunday.Sun, 22 Oct 2006 18:05:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/16/motor.alonso/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/16/motor.alonso/index.htmlFernando Alonso says he is not ruling out rival Michael Schumacher when the race for the Formula One title reaches a climax in Brazil on Sunday.Mon, 16 Oct 2006 12:11:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/07/f1.japan/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/07/f1.japan/index.htmlFerrari's Michael Schumacher moved closer to a record eighth Formula One crown on Saturday after eclipsing Renault rival Fernando Alonso in Japanese Grand Prix qualifying.Sat, 07 Oct 2006 11:38:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/06/motor.japan/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/06/motor.japan/index.htmlItalian Giancarlo Fisichella kept Renault's title rivals Ferrari off the top of the timesheets with the fastest time in practice for the Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka on Friday.Fri, 06 Oct 2006 06:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/05/motor.alonso/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/05/motor.alonso/index.htmlFormula One world champion Fernando Alonso spoke out about his loneliness on Thursday, accusing Renault of twice abandoning him at crucial times this season.Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/01/motor.china/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/10/01/motor.china/index.htmlFerrari's Michael Schumacher swept to a sensational victory at a rain-soaked Chinese Grand Prix on Sunday to seize the Formula One championship lead by the slimmest of margins.Sun, 01 Oct 2006 07:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/09/30/f1.china/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/09/30/f1.china/index.htmlWorld champion Fernando Alonso boosted his Formula One title chances by seizing pole position on an all-Renault front row at a rain-swept Chinese Grand Prix.Sat, 30 Sep 2006 10:13:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/08/27/motor.massa/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/08/27/motor.massa/index.htmlBrazilian Felipe Massa roared to his first Formula One victory, in Turkey on Sunday, as Ferrari team mate Michael Schumacher failed to find a way past championship leader Fernando Alonso.Sun, 27 Aug 2006 14:02:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/08/05/f1.hungary/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/08/05/f1.hungary/index.htmlMcLaren's Kimi Raikkonen snatched pole position at the Hungarian Grand Prix on Saturday after penalty-hit title contenders Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher failed to make the top 10.Sat, 05 Aug 2006 13:20:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/25/canada.gp/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/25/canada.gp/index.htmlWorld champion Fernando Alonso further strengthened his grip on the 2006 title race with victory in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.Sun, 25 Jun 2006 18:21:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/24/motor.canada/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/24/motor.canada/index.htmlDefending world drivers' champion Fernando Alonso stormed to pole position for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal on Saturday.Sat, 24 Jun 2006 18:10:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/11/f1.britain/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/11/f1.britain/index.htmlRenault's Fernando Alonso led the British Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday to maintain his vice-like grip on the Formula One championship.Sun, 11 Jun 2006 13:37:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/10/f1.britishgp/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/06/10/f1.britishgp/index.htmlRenault's world champion Fernando Alonso swept to his fourth pole position in a row with a last-gasp flying lap at the British Grand Prix on Saturday.Sat, 10 Jun 2006 13:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/05/28/motor.monaco/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/05/28/motor.monaco/index.htmlFormula One world champion Fernando Alonso led the Monaco Grand Prix from start to finish on Sunday to hand Renault their fifth victory in seven races.Sun, 28 May 2006 13:43:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/05/27/monoca.gp/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/05/27/monoca.gp/index.htmlMichael Schumacher pipped world champion Fernando Alonso for the vital pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix after a controversial final qualifying session on Saturday.Sat, 27 May 2006 12:52:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/05/13/f1.spain/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/05/13/f1.spain/index.htmlWorld champion Fernando Alonso became the first Spaniard to win his home grand prix on Sunday to the screaming adulation of a 130,000-strong crowd.Sat, 13 May 2006 14:30:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/05/12/f1.alonso/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/05/12/f1.alonso/index.htmlRenault's world champion Fernando Alonso made a great start to his home Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona on Friday despite picking up a speeding fine.Fri, 12 May 2006 10:41:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/05/05/motor.european/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/05/05/motor.european/index.htmlWorld champion Fernando Alonso beat Michael Schumacher by a fraction in Friday practice, promising another thrilling duel at the European Formula One Grand Prix.Fri, 05 May 2006 14:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/04/23/motor.marino/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/04/23/motor.marino/index.htmlMichael Schumacher won the San Marino Grand Prix for his and Ferrari's first victory of the Formula One season on Sunday.Sun, 23 Apr 2006 14:16:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/04/21/motorsport.imola/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/04/21/motorsport.imola/index.htmlRenault's Fernando Alonso met Michael Schumacher's challenge with the fastest lap in Friday's second practice for the San Marino Grand Prix.Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:16:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/04/02/motor.gp/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/04/02/motor.gp/index.htmlRenault's Fernando Alonso won an incident-packed Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne to take a 14-point lead in the Formula One standings.Sun, 02 Apr 2006 08:55:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/03/31/f1.australia/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/03/31/f1.australia/index.htmlWorld champion Fernando Alonso settled for fifth spot as the top drivers all took it easy in Friday's practise session for the Australian Grand Prix.Fri, 31 Mar 2006 13:20:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/03/12/motor.bahrain/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2006/SPORT/03/12/motor.bahrain/index.htmlDefending F1 champion Fernando Alonso of Renault won the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday, holding off a challenge from Michael Schumacher.Sun, 12 Mar 2006 13:08:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/09/25/formula.alonso/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/09/25/formula.alonso/index.htmlFernando Alonso said it was a "dream come true" after becoming the youngest champion in Formula One history at 24 years and 58 days.Sun, 25 Sep 2005 19:22:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/09/25/brazil.alonso/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/09/25/brazil.alonso/index.htmlSpain's Fernando Alonso became Formula One's youngest world champion with a solid third place in the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos on Sunday.Sun, 25 Sep 2005 18:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/09/24/brazil.alonso/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/09/24/brazil.alonso/index.htmlSpain's Fernando Alonso greatly improved his chances of becoming Formula One's youngest champion as he claimed pole position for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.Sat, 24 Sep 2005 17:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/09/23/braziil.gp/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/09/23/braziil.gp/index.htmlKimi Raikkonen's McLaren team dominated the two opening practice sessions for Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix, but championship leader Fernando Alonso also impressed in his Renault.Fri, 23 Sep 2005 18:36:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/09/06/award.alonso/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/09/06/award.alonso/index.htmlFormula One title favorite Fernando Alonso has been awarded the 2005 Principe de Asturias prize, Spain's top international sporting honor.Tue, 06 Sep 2005 13:57:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/07/09/motor.raikkonen/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/07/09/motor.raikkonen/index.htmlChampionship leader Fernando Alonso claimed his second consecutive pole position, as race favorite Kimi Raikkonen suffered a second successive engine failure, at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone.Sat, 09 Jul 2005 10:25:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/07/03/france.gp/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/07/03/france.gp/index.htmlFernando Alonso strengthened his grip on the Formula One championship with a commanding victory in the French Grand Prix at Magny Cours on Sunday.Sun, 03 Jul 2005 13:28:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/07/02/motor.france/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/07/02/motor.france/index.htmlRenault's world championship leader Fernando Alonso has seized pole position for the French Grand Prix for the second year in a row.Sat, 02 Jul 2005 12:01:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/12/motor.canada/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/06/12/motor.canada/index.htmlFinn Kimi Raikkonen gave his title hopes a huge boost when he won the Canadian Grand Prix after championship leader Fernando Alonso crashed out in Montreal.Sun, 12 Jun 2005 18:32:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/05/29/motors.alonso/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/05/29/motors.alonso/index.htmlSpain's Fernando Alonso grabbed an astonishing last lap victory in the European Grand Prix at Nurburgring to extend his lead in the Formula One world championship.Sun, 29 May 2005 13:44:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/05/19/formula.practice/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/05/19/formula.practice/index.htmlRenault's championship leader Fernando Alonso looked every bit the Monaco Grand Prix favorite after setting the pace in practice for Sunday's race.Thu, 19 May 2005 11:23:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/05/08/motor.spain/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/05/08/motor.spain/index.htmlMcLaren's Kimi Raikkonen flew from pole position to the chequered flag to win the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday, the Finn's third Formula One victory.Sun, 08 May 2005 13:41:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/05/07/f1.spain/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/05/07/f1.spain/index.htmlToyota's Jarno Trulli beat home favorite Fernando Alonso by a whisker to claim provisional pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday.Sat, 07 May 2005 12:47:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/04/24/imola/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/04/24/imola/index.htmlRenault's championship leader Fernando Alonso held his nerve to keep a charging Michael Schumacher at bay and win a San Marino Grand Prix thriller.Sun, 24 Apr 2005 14:58:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/04/03/bahrain.gprix/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/04/03/bahrain.gprix/index.htmlRenault's Fernando Alonso increased his lead in the world championship with a dominating drive in Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix -- his second victory in three races this season.Sun, 03 Apr 2005 12:18:00 EDThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/04/02/f1.bahrain/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/04/02/f1.bahrain/index.htmlChampionship leader Fernando Alonso put Renault on pole position for the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.Sat, 02 Apr 2005 11:29:00 ESThttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/03/19/f1.malaysia/index.htmlhttp://edition.cnn.com/2005/SPORT/03/19/f1.malaysia/index.htmlSpain's Fernando Alonso seized provisional pole for Renault at the Malaysian Grand Prix with a blistering lap in first qualifying.Sat, 19 Mar 2005 13:50:00 EST