Wolff claims only one driver doesn’t agree porpoising is a ‘problem’ as Hamilton could miss Canadian GP.
Toto Wolff has revealed that Fernando Alonso is the only driver who does not see the “porpoising” phenomenon as an issue.
13 June 2022
by Rob Kershaw

The "porpoising" seemed especially problematic for Mercedes in Baku last weekend. There is concern among some of the drivers that the constant heavy impacts between the floor and the track surface are soon going to start causing some serious health issues.

Wolff indicated that Alonso is the only one who does not feel as though this will be the case. “All drivers got together and agreed that it’s a problem – apart from one: Alonso,” he told Sky Sports Netherlands.

‘Fernando Alonso: Porpoising? No Issue, No Problem’;

https://formula1news.co.uk/wolff-cla...s-canadian-gp/


Hill praises 'clever' Alonso: He was definitely up to his old tricks!
Damon Hill has praised Fernando Alonso for his "clever" approach to racing after the Spaniard's performance at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
14/06/2022, ‎12‎:‎50

Hill has admiration for "trickster" Alonso. Hill feels that Alonso balances out his "tricks" with still delivering performance-wise, given that the two-time World Champion finished P7 in Baku.

"Alex Albon called him an incredibly smart guy, because he was up to games in qualifying," Hill commented. "He was definitely up to his old tricks, but we kind of have a sneaky admiration for the trickster, the guy who somehow can play everything to his own advantage, and he does it with a little cheeky smile as well.”

"And he performs; it's not like he's being a nuisance and not delivering. He's delivering, and he delivers for Alpine. I'd rather have him in [the team] than outside and doing the same to you."

‘EL PLAN: Tricky Trickster Alonso’;

https://racingnews365.com/hill-prais...his-old-tricks


Fernando Alonso delivers verdict on FIA president after "rough" start
Tuesday 14 June 2022 09:30
Ewan Gale

Fernando Alonso has declared full trust in the FIA under Mohammed Ben Sulayem's presidency despite a "rough" start to his tenure. The sport is now under the watchful eyes of two alternating race directors, but the current campaign has already been filled with drivers complaining of inconsistencies in decision-making.

Other controversies include a clampdown on jewellery and underwear, as well as the Monaco race director's briefing notes contradicting the International Sporting Code with regard to pit-exit regulations. Asked to assess the FIA's handling of the sport this year, two-time champion Alonso insisted: "I have full trust in the FIA president.

"At the moment, things are maybe a little rough and we have seen a few things where they have not been as consistent as we would wish for or as we ask for. "There is room to improve, yes, but I have full trust in the FIA president and he will fix the things that need to be fixed."

‘Full Trust in FIA’;

https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-news/84...t-rough-start/


Webber: Alonso’s qualifying antics ‘a bit of meddling’
Date published: June 13 2022 -
Henry Valantine

Fernando Alonso was not popular with Alex Albon in Baku qualifying, and Mark Webber felt Alonso had “got away with it” somewhat after his lock-up at Turn 15 went uninvestigated.

Former Red Bull driver Webber added that provoking such a reaction from someone as placid as Albon was unusual, and Alonso may have been indulging in some “meddling” in qualifying.

“I’m not sure what [Alonso] was inventing there, what sort of scenario he was trying to concoct for himself, but ultimately he got away with it,” Webber said on Channel 4.

‘Meddling Claims’;

https://www.planetf1.com/news/mark-w...onso-meddling/


Alonso continues points run with performance in Baku: “Our power-unit is looking strong and competitive”
June 13, 2022
By Ashley Cline

BWT Alpine F1 Team’s Fernando Alonso matched his best race result of the season with a second consecutive seventh place finish at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix, utilizing the A522’s straight-line speed to move up the grid and benefitting from retirements ahead.

“The race was difficult to execute today but we did well, and I am happy with seventh. We obviously benefited from a few retirements, but these things happen, and we were there to capitalise on them and really maximise our strengths.”

Ultimately, Alonso was happy with the performance of the team’s power unit and the car’s abilities on the vast straight of the third sector of Baku City Circuit. He will be looking for more points at the Canadian Grand Prix, which he predicts will provide a similarly competitive midfield fight.

‘EL PLAN: Looking Forward to Canadian GP’;

https://www.thecheckeredflag.co.uk/2...d-competitive/


Alonso left with 'good taste' after third straight points score provides momentum heading to Canada
13 June 2022
Formula 1.

Things have turned around for Alpine’s Fernando Alonso. After four successive non-scores earlier this season, he’s managed to take three consecutive top-10 finishes, most recently on Sunday with P7 in Azerbaijan.

“Yes, happy with P7. Obviously we benefitted from the retirements in front of us, the Ferraris and Tsunoda. But yes, these things happen here in Baku and we take these six points, which give us a good taste after seventh in Monaco, seventh here again. So let’s keep it going.” Fernando Alonso.

‘Good Taste in Baku’;

https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/a...twrBed01M.html