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Alonso: Red Bull complaints due to frustration

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:19:58 -0400

MONACO - Closing in on Formula One leader Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso suggested Wednesday that Red Bull's complaints about Pirelli's fast-degrading tires are due to frustration at no longer dominating races.

F1 drivers skeptical over penalty points proposals

Wed, 15 May 2013 15:58:13 -0400

Formula One is still in preliminary discussions over whether to implement a new penalty system that would in essence punish drivers for each infringement until they total too many points and get hit with a race ban.

Drivers worried Pirelli tires are wearing too fast

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:33:18 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Tires shredded like paper, rubber flew everywhere and cars flitted in and out of pit lane like shoppers in a supermarket parking lot.

Alonso thrills home fans with Spanish GP win

Sun, 12 May 2013 10:15:06 -0400

BARCELONA, Spain - Fernando Alonso won the Spanish Grand Prix in front of his home fans on Sunday to close the gap on championship leader Sebastian Vettel and get back in the Formula One title race.