Close Menu
InsideRacing.comInsideRacing.com

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest creative news from FooBar about art, design and business.

    What's Hot

    McLaren’s double warning: Jeddah win masks Red Bull’s looming threat in title fight

    Piastri’s Jeddah Opportunity: Analyzing how rivals’ missteps propelled him to championship frontrunner

    Cool and composed, Piastri conquers Jeddah, seizing victory and the championship lead

    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    Facebook X (Twitter) Instagram
    InsideRacing.comInsideRacing.com
    • HOME
    • FORMULA 1
    • MOTOGP
    • SINGLE SEATERS
      • IndyCar
      • Formula E
      • Formula 2
      • Formula 3
      • Formula 4
    • RALLYING
      • WRC
      • Rally Raid
      • World RX
    • SPORTS CARS
      • 24H Series
      • WEC
      • GT
    InsideRacing.comInsideRacing.com
    Formula 1

    McLaren confirm Alonso wouldn’t having replaced Norris at Spa

    Inside RacingSeptember 4, 2019
    Share
    Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Email

    McLaren has confirmed Sergey Sirotkin, not Fernando Alonso, would have replaced Lando Norris if needed at the Belgian GP.

    Just a week before the race at Spa, the Briton revealed on Twitch he was wearing a protective boot as a precaution for a foot injury he sustained while running during the summer break.

    Though it was never expected to jeopardise his participation last weekend, that didn’t stop team boss Andreas Seidl from being asked the obvious question of if Alonso could have made a one-off return.

    “With Lando being clear that he felt fine to race, the back-up would have been Sergey,” he stated.

    “It’s a different situation if we know early enough, to look for alternatives, but it’s something we discuss when it comes to that situation.

    “Our reserve driver is Sergey, so we have the seat ready and everything, and we have prepared him in the simulator.”

    Earlier this year, Alonso did drive the 2019 McLaren in Bahrain but later changed his plans, ruling out any more F1 testing with his eyes seemingly set on Dakar.

    “I don’t know exactly how the contract is exactly but he is still a part of McLaren,” Seidl reassured.

    “[CEO] Zak [Brown] is still having a lot of exchanges with him and other programmes I’m sure. If we would have an issue like that, there would be a discussion happening.”

    The McLaren boss also announced Alonso will be at Monza this weekend in his role as an ambassador.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email

    Related Posts

    McLaren’s double warning: Jeddah win masks Red Bull’s looming threat in title fight

    April 21, 2025

    Piastri’s Jeddah Opportunity: Analyzing how rivals’ missteps propelled him to championship frontrunner

    April 20, 2025

    Cool and composed, Piastri conquers Jeddah, seizing victory and the championship lead

    April 20, 2025
    Top Posts

    Liam Lawson unfazed by potential partnership with Max Verstappen at Red Bull

    November 10, 2024

    Norris blasts F1’s red flag rule after Sao Paulo setback

    November 4, 2024

    Sainz senior responds to speculation about Red Bull negotiations

    November 1, 2024

    Sainz receives reprimand for actions following Brazilian GP crash

    November 4, 2024

    Marquez and Mir Exchange Blows Over Thailand MotoGP Incident

    October 30, 2024

    Red Bull locks in Perez for 2025 amidst commercial power play

    November 12, 2024
    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • YouTube
    • TikTok
    • WhatsApp
    • Twitter
    • Instagram

    Subscribe to Updates

    Get the latest tech news from FooBar about tech, design and biz.

    Inside Racing© 2016 - 2025. All Rights Reserved.
    • Contact us
    • Our Authors

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.