News Details
Lopez: Lotus was a real option for Alonso
Lotus really was one of Fernando Alonso's options for the 2015 season, team owner Gerard Lopez has admitted.
As the long saga preceding the Spanish driver's switch from Ferrari to McLaren played out, many teams in pitlane were linked with the double world champion.
With Mercedes' dominant works team all locked up, at the top of the list were the Mercedes-powered customers Williams and Lotus.
"It was a real option," Lopez confirmed to Spain's El Mundo newspaper. "We opened the door to Fernando, but it was clear that he had his objectives."
Instead, Alonso has gone back to his old 2007 team, McLaren, where despite rumours of exit clauses he openly admits he is unlikely to...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from F1Zone.net
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Lopez: We opened the door to Fernando
Gerard Lopez had Fernando Alonso in his sights
Before signing for McLaren,...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Alonso and McLaren - the first time around
Given his previous tenure at the team, many believed Fernando Alonso...
11y ago from Formula1.com
Alonso and Button for McLaren as Magnussen gets demoted
(L to R) Yasuhisa Arai, Jenson Button, Kevin Magnussen, Fernando Alonso...
11y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Red Bull has real desire to catch Mercedes
Christian Horner says Red Bull is determined to catch Mercedes this...
11y ago from Crash.net
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Why Francesco Bagnaia seems closer to leaving Ducati...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Jorge Martin likely to miss Sepang MotoGP test after...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Trackhouse Aprilia launches two liveries ahead of 2026...
Trackhouse Aprilia satellite team has launched its two new liveries in...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Yamaha admits 2026 MotoGP performance will decide...
Yamaha knows it must deliver a more competitive 2026 MotoGP bike to...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Ed Carpenter Racing reveals multiple organizational...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Will Power sees ‘all the ingredients’ for a...
Will Power is approaching the beginning of his new IndyCar chapter, with...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Ed Carpenter to contest 23rd Indianapolis 500
Owner of the Ed Carpenter Racing IndyCar team Ed Carpenter will race in...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...
McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg takes early lead...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
The headaches facing WRC crews ahead of a ‘proper...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Can Lancia enjoy success on its anticipated WRC return?
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Sebastien Ogier still has motivation “to go for...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
PL Predictions: Big upset brewing? Why Wolves can beat...
Our football betting expert Jones Knows provides his insight across the...
7h ago from SkySports.com
Roberto de Zerbi namedrops Arsenal duo and 2 other...
Marseille manager Roberto de Zerbi has named Arsenal duo Martin Odegaard...
7h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Report: Mikel Arteta sets sights on signing mercurial...
Arsenal are interested in signing the Brazilian defender Iago Machado. The...
11h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Champions League review: Bodø/Glimt stun again as...
enal remained on top of the Champions League on the penultimate matchday...
13h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Brawn sees reasons for Hamilton hope as Ferrari prepare to...
Legendary former F1 chief Ross Brawn believes a... Read More »
4h ago from SkySports.com
Full starting grid for 2026 Daytona 24 Hours
Check out the full starting grid for the 64th... Read More »
25m ago from RacingNews365.com
Ferrari F1 2026 car launch: Start time and watch the big...
No F1 car launch in 2026 will be monitored more... Read More »
9h ago from GPFans.com
