Although there’s still a possibility that Fernando Alonso will return to compete in the Indianapolis 500 in 2018, don’t expect to see him in an IndyCar again this season. McLaren executive director Zak Brown has shut down rumors that the two-time Formula One world champion will pilot the fifth Andretti Autosport entry in the Verizon IndyCar Series’ season finale at Sonoma Raceway, according to Racer. “It’s completely crazy,” Brown said. “He would have to first make that request through us, which he has not, and that event conflicts with F1 in Singapore. It’s fake news.” It’s unclear whether Alonso will race in next year’s I... NESN.com
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Mercedes, Ferrari F1 Might Not Have Seats For Fernando Alonso In 2018
Fernando Alonso has his heart set on landing a drive with a top Formula One team in 2018. But despite the fact that he’s performing as good, if not better than he ever has, those teams might not want him. Alonso’s most likely destinations next year are Mercedes-AMG Petronas and Scuderia Ferrari, or at least, that was the case prior to Thursday. During the Austrian Grand Prix press conference, Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel both were asked whether they want the Spaniard as their teammate next season and neither one said yes. Hamilton was fairly passive in his answer, simply noting “I’m pretty happy with the teammate ... NESN.com
Gower: Fernando Torres tackle ‘needless’
Swansea City midfielder Mark Gower feels that Chelsea striker Fernando Torres deserved the red card he received at Stamford Bridge on Saturday. GettyImagesFernando Torres gets his marching orders after a two footed challenge Torres opened scoring for Chelsea in their 4-1 win over Swansea but was sent off in the first half of the Premier League match for a two-footed tackle on Gower, who has branded the challenge as "needless". "It was not a nice tackle and it was definitely a red card," Gower said. "Thankfully, I have managed to get most of my body out of the way. He has caught my ankle but you'll have to ask him why he has done it. "It seemed like a needless tackle at the time.
Great news, Liverpool fans, Fernando Torres isn’t leaving!
Torres - staying put? News just in - Torres is staying at Liverpool. Or is he? The Spoiler shan’t be spooning any egg from the communal face just yet, after a summer of insisting that he’s definitely off to Chelsea. But, in the event that we have been wrong all along, worry not, disgruntled masses, the necessary steps shall be taken - humble pie will be ate, and the secret squirrel that delivered the information with unflappable confidence will be in that pie. (more…)