Bundesliga + beer: Lahm and Alonso bid farewell

Video Image Fitting finish for Bayern0:36 BundesLiga: Buyern Munich have finished their successful BundesLiga season in style, beating Freiburg on the final day May 21st 2017 3 hours ago /video/video.news.com.au/Sport/Football/News/ Bayern Munich’s Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben pours beer over a TV reporter as she interviews Bayern Munich’s defender Philipp Lahm (L). AFP, APAFP Share Share […]

Alonso pins McLaren's woes squarely on Honda's shoulders

BARCELONA (Reuters) – Fernando Alonso spent more time on the tennis court than driving his ailing McLaren on Friday, with his tilt at the Indy 500 looking ever more inviting after another dark day on the Formula One racetrack. Alonso’s home fans had barely settled in their seats for practice at the Spanish Grand Prix […]

Chelsea 2-0 Middlesbrough Live: Costa and Alonso put Blues ahead, Boro facing relegation

CHELSEA V MIDDLESBROUGH • Costa (22′) scores opener • Alonso (35′) bags the second from a tight angle • Matic (64′) finishes off neat move • Chelsea two wins away from the title • Antonio Conte’s side play West Brom on Friday • Middlesbrough will be relegated if they lose • Boro seven points off […]

Indy not trying to 'poach' F1 drivers after Alonso

More Formula One drivers may have the Indianapolis 500 on their radar after double world champion Fernando Alonso makes his debut in this year’s race, IndyCar boss Mark Miles said on Friday. He added, however, that there was no concerted effort to enlist their services. “I don’t think it’s a strategy for us,” said the […]

Watch F1’s Fernando Alonso try the Indy 500 oval for the first time

One of F1’s biggest stories in 2017 actually involves a rival open-wheel series. Two-time F1 World Driver’s Champion Fernando Alonso is going to skip the Monaco Grand Prix later this month, because he’ll be 4,500 miles away competing in the 101st Indianapolis 500 instead. Alonso races in F1 for the McLaren-Honda team, and for the […]

McLaren Exclusive: Zak Brown opens up on Fernando Alonso, Indy 500 and Honda

GETTY Zak Brown has only been in charge at McLaren since November but is already facing serious trouble The team which bears the name of its founder Bruce McLaren is one of the most iconic in Formula One and in 2017 have returned to the orange livery which their cars first adopted in their very […]

Jenson Button opens up on McLaren return: Brit will replace Fernando Alonso at Monaco GP

GETTY Jenson Button is not worried about the physical challenge of taking on the 2017 breed of F1 car Button is officially McLaren’s reserve driver but had been expected to fulfil a more ambassadorial role for the 2017 season after effectively retiring in December. The Brit has not therefore undergone the intensive training schedule most […]

Fernando Alonso to miss Monaco GP to race in Indy 500: Jenson Button set for shock return

Alonso will race for the Honda-powered Andretti team, with his car branded as a McLaren. The 35-year-old has the full support of both McLaren and engine partner Honda. Alonso has reitired form both the Australian and Chinese Grand Prix this season, with his McLaren struggling at the back of the field. McLaren are yet to decide […]