Fernando Alonso
Toto Wolff, Team Principal & CEO of The Mercedes AMG-PETRONAS F1 Team, right, and INEOS Founder and Chairman Jim Ratcliffe pose for a photo with a Mercedes F1 car and its 2020 livery during a media briefing in London, Monday, Feb. 10, 2020. The Mercedes Formula One team is still waiting to secure a long-term commitment from world champion Lewis Hamilton. Wolff says he hasn't spoken to Hamilton since the Christmas party after agreeing to “leave each other in peace” in the offseason. Mercedes has longer certainty from its new sponsor INEOS, the chemicals giant owned by Jim Ratcliffe. (Steven Paston/PA via AP)
Hamilton sees a 'sign of weakness' when rivals doubt him

By Jerome Pugmire Feb. 14, 2020 09:18 AM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 3, 2020 file photo, Juan Pablo Montoya, left, and Simon Pagenaud watch teammate Dane Cameron on the track during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. The Rolex 24 begins Saturday, Jan. 25.(AP Photo/John Raoux, File)
Team Penske eyes first Rolex 24 win since return 3 years ago

Jenna Fryer Jan. 24, 2020 05:58 PM EST

Driver Fernando Alonso, of Spain, center, and co-driver Marc Coma, of Spain, right, repair their Toyota after rolling over during the stage ten of the Dakar Rally between Haradth and Shubaytah, Saudi Arabia, Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2020 photo. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
Sainz pads Dakar Rally leader after rivals make wrong turns

Jan. 15, 2020 11:27 AM EST

In this Monday, Jan. 13, 2020 photo, Dakar rally staffers play petanque after stage eight in Wadi Al Dawasir, Saudi Arabia. Formerly known as the Paris-Dakar Rally, the race was created by Thierry Sabine after he got lost in the Libyan desert in 1977. Until 2008, the rallies raced across Africa, but threats in Mauritania led organizers to cancel that year's event and move it to South America. It has now shifted to Saudi Arabia. The race started on Jan. 5 with 560 drivers and co-drivers, some on motorbikes, others in cars or in trucks. Only 41 are taking part in the Original category. (AP Photo/Bernat Armangue)
AP Photos: Navigating the desert in the Dakar Rally

By The Associated Press Jan. 15, 2020 07:20 AM EST

Kyle Busch heads to his garage during testing for the upcoming Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, Jan. 3, 2020, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Kyle Busch brings the Rowdy show to the Rolex 24 at Daytona

By Jenna Fryer Jan. 03, 2020 05:50 PM EST

FILE - In this April 22, 2018 file photo, Mexico's Patricio "Pato" O'Ward celebrates winning the Indy Lights race #2 during the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala. James Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
McLaren confirms Askew and O'Ward for 2020 IndyCar lineup

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 30, 2019 11:52 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 22, 2018 file photo, Mexico's Patricio "Pato" O'Ward celebrates winning the Indy Lights race #2 during the Honda Indy Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park, in Birmingham, Ala. James Hinchcliffe has been released from the new Arrow McLaren SP Racing team, two people with direct knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press, despite repeated public assurances that the popular Canadian was not leaving the organization once McLaren came aboard. Hinchcliffe learned Sunday he was being replaced by 2018 Indy Lights Champion Pato O'Ward and said his farewells at the team shop Monday, Oct. 28, 2019, the two people said. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
AP sources: Hinchcliffe to be replaced at new McLaren team

By Jenna Fryer Oct. 29, 2019 10:20 AM EDT

FILE - In this file photo dated Sunday, May 19, 2019, Fernando Alonso, of Spain, prepares to drive during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis, USA. Toyota Gazoo Racing announced Thursday Oct. 24, 2019, that two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso will race in next year’s off-road Dakar Rally, to be contested in Saudi Arabia from Jan. 5-17, 2020. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, FILE)
Two-time F1 champion Alonso to race in Dakar Rally

Oct. 24, 2019 12:10 PM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, center, poses with his teammate Sebastian Vettel of Germany, right, and Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain after taking pole in the qualifying session for the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Saturday, Sept. 21, 2019. Hamilton finished second as Vettel was third. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian)
Ferrari's Leclerc takes 3rd straight pole at Singapore GP

By Jim Armstrong Sep. 21, 2019 10:57 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, left, celebrates with third placed Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, on podium after winning the Formula One Italy Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept.8, 2019. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni) (Daniel Dal Zennaro/ANSA Via AP)
Hamilton looking to extend F1 lead at Singapore Grand Prix

By Jim Armstrong Sep. 19, 2019 04:40 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates after winning the Formula One Italy Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Leclerc ends Ferrari's 9-year wait for Italian GP win

By Daniella Matar Sep. 08, 2019 10:36 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates taking pole position during the qualifying session at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
Leclerc takes pole position for Italian GP

By Daniella Matar Sep. 07, 2019 07:36 AM EDT

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain prepares to get in his car at the pits during the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 6, 2019. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Leclerc fastest in both practice sessions for Italian GP

By Daniella Matar Sep. 06, 2019 07:00 AM EDT

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc, of Monaco, stands in the paddock, at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2019. The Formula one GP will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Leclerc is Ferrari's best chance to end Monza drought

By Daniella Matar Sep. 05, 2019 01:45 PM EDT

Alonso completes 2 days of training with rally car

Sep. 04, 2019 06:10 AM EDT
MADRID (AP) — Fernando Alonso has completed 700 kilometers (435 miles) in two days of training in Poland as he prepares for next year's Dakar Rally. ...

FILE - In this May 17, 2017, file photo, Gil de Ferran, left, talks with Fernando Alonso, of Spain, during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. McLaren will return to full-time IndyCar competition next season for the first time since 1979 in a partnership with existing team Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. Gil de Ferran, the sporting director for McLaren Racing, will lead the IndyCar effort for McLaren independently from the Formula One effort. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)
Alonso begins preparations with Toyota's Dakar Rally team

Aug. 20, 2019 08:26 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2016, file photo, Sam Schmidt prepares to drive his modified Corvette in Las Vegas. McLaren will return to full-time IndyCar competition next season for the first time since 1979 in a partnership with existing team Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports. Arrow Electronics will remain the team's title partner and team co-founders Sam Schmidt and Ric Peterson will continue in their current leadership roles. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
McLaren to return to full-time IndyCar racing in 2020

By Jenna Fryer Aug. 09, 2019 08:27 AM EDT

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherland's steers his car during the third practice session of the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix at the Hungaroring racetrack in Mogyorod, northeast of Budapest, Hungary, Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019. The Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix takes place on Sunday. (AP Photo/Laszlo Balogh)
Verstappen takes 1st career pole position at Hungarian GP

By Jerome Pugmire Aug. 03, 2019 07:23 AM EDT

The Toyota TS050 Hybrid No8 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Team driven by Sebastien Buemi of Switzerland, Kazuki Nakajima of Japan and Fernando Alonso of Spain races early morning during the 87th 24-hour Le Mans endurance race, in Le Mans, western France, Sunday, June 16, 2019. (AP Photo/David Vincent)
Alonso leads Toyota to victory at 24 Hours Le Mans race

Jun. 16, 2019 09:23 AM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, winner of the 2019 Indianapolis 500 auto race, poses during the traditional winners photo session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 27, 2019. Pagenaud swept the month of May, winning the Indianapolis Grand Prix, and winning both the pole and the race at the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Column: Indy 500 delivers spectacular show, brilliant racing

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2019 01:05 PM EDT