In the round-up: Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali admits Spain’s two-times world champion may no longer be on the grid by the time the country’s new race is added to the calendar.
In brief
Domenicali unsure Alonso will race in Madrid
After confirming yesterday Formula 1 will return to Madrid in 2026, Domenicali admitted he is unsure Fernando Alonso will still be racing by the time F1 races at the new Spanish venue.
He told AS it may be “a challenge for Fernando” to extend his career until the race in 2026, when he will turn 45. “Can you imagine Fernando winning in Madrid? I can only think that that can happen here in Madrid,” Domenicali added.
Alonso said last year he: “will be happy to race in Madrid if I’m here in 2026. If I’m not here, I will watch on TV and it doesn’t change much.”
Alfa Romeo boss rules out Le Mans
Alfa Romeo CEO Jean-Philippe Imparato has poured cold water on suggestions the manufacturer could move into the World Endurance Championship following its departure from Formula 1. He told L’argus he is “not convinced by the economic equation” of returning to Le Mans and believes there is a “trend towards inflation of expenses” in the series, which has seen several new manufacturers join in recent years.
Andretti’s Indy 500 return confirmed
Marco Andretti will contest the Indianapolis 500 for the 19th time in his career this year. He will drive for Andretti-Herta once more.
He took second place on his debut in the race in 2006 and has finished third on three occasions. Last year he placed 17th.
Hungaroring reveals redevelopment progress
The Hungaroring is undergoing extensive redevelopment work ahead of this year’s grand prix. It revealed details of its progress so far in a new video:
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