Alonso: I'm lucky to have worked in F1 when Newey did
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Fernando Alonso counts himself lucky to be “living and driving” at a time when Adrian Newey is in Formula 1, even if he has never worked with the celebrated designer.
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Lewis Hamilton fastest on first day of testing as Mercedes deliver on speed, Lewis Hamilton
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How Alpine conquered F1 2021's battle of the 'A-team' midfielders
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Alonso regrets never working with Newey in F1
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Alonso still right up there with Hamilton and Vettel - Vergne
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Alonso on Newey: 'Happy to be racing in an era where he builds cars
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Canadian Grand Prix: Live updates from practice, qualifying and race as Formula 1 heads to the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, F1 News
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The Mercedes W14's main strength that Aston Martin are currently missing : PlanetF1
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Alonso feels 'lucky' to race in same F1 era as Adrian Newey
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Neither Lewis Hamilton nor Max Verstappen- Fernando Alonso Names Current F1 Legend He's in Awe Of - The SportsRush
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Alonso outlines Aston Martin F1 weaknesses to address for 2024
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Fernando Alonso reveals regret at never working with 'legend of the sport' Adrian Newey during his career