close global

Welcome to GPFans

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY

  • NL
  • GB
  • IT
  • ES-MX
  • US
  • GB

Are you a F1 Fan? Follow GP Fans

Edition

NL GB IT ES-MX US
Alonso tijdens kwalificatie op Spa-Francorchamps

Alonso CRASHES out of Belgian GP sprint to compound miserable 42nd birthday

Alonso tijdens kwalificatie op Spa-Francorchamps — Photo: © LAT Images

Alonso CRASHES out of Belgian GP sprint to compound miserable 42nd birthday

The birthday boy ended his sprint race in the barriers at Pouhon

Fernando Alonso has ended his 42nd birthday in miserable fashion, crashing out of the Belgian GP sprint.

The Spaniard had already dropped to 16th after waiting an extra lap to put intermediate tyres on and as he chased Nico Hulkenberg, he clipped a white line and spun off.

The safety car was expectedly called as Oscar Piastri held off Max Verstappen's challenge in the opening laps.

This is Alonso's first failure to score points in any race in 2023, breaking a very long run at the start of his Aston Martin career.

Horrid day

Alonso was far down the grid because his team-mate, Lance Stroll, crashed in SQ2 before he could get a lap on the board.

Aston Martin chose to risk not setting a lap time at the start on intermediates to go for it late on slicks.

It was a gamble that didn't work and to then crash in the race itself is a horrid way to spend a 42nd birthday.

READ MORE: F1 WAGs in 2023: Who are the partners of Verstappen, Horner and co?

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

F1 News Today: Max Verstappen ‘unhappy’ as Nurburgring warning issued

F1 News Today: Max Verstappen ‘unhappy’ as Nurburgring warning issued

  • 32 minutes ago
Max Verstappen team-mate sheds light on Nurburgring mistake

Max Verstappen team-mate sheds light on Nurburgring mistake

  • Yesterday 22:45
Brazilian Grand Prix SINKHOLE comes after F1 track caused chaos with three-hour delay

Brazilian Grand Prix SINKHOLE comes after F1 track caused chaos with three-hour delay

  • Yesterday 21:52
Max Verstappen 'isn't happy' at Red Bull and George Russell Mercedes seat is 'temporary'

Max Verstappen 'isn't happy' at Red Bull and George Russell Mercedes seat is 'temporary'

  • Yesterday 21:12
Kim Kardashian at the Japanese Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton spotted with star in Tokyo

Kim Kardashian at the Japanese Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton spotted with star in Tokyo

  • Yesterday 20:54
Shocking Adrian Newey details emerge: F1 legend 'blamed' for Aston Martin chaos

Shocking Adrian Newey details emerge: F1 legend 'blamed' for Aston Martin chaos

  • Yesterday 19:58

Just in

07:57
F1 News Today: Max Verstappen ‘unhappy’ as Nurburgring warning issued
22-3
Max Verstappen team-mate sheds light on Nurburgring mistake
22-3
Brazilian Grand Prix SINKHOLE comes after F1 track caused chaos with three-hour delay
22-3
Max Verstappen 'isn't happy' at Red Bull and George Russell Mercedes seat is 'temporary'
22-3
Kim Kardashian at the Japanese Grand Prix? Lewis Hamilton spotted with star in Tokyo
F1 news

Recommended by the editors

Lewis Hamilton is now winless for a year but iconic track will bring Ferrari star glory F1 2026

Lewis Hamilton is now winless for a year but iconic track will bring Ferrari star glory

Yesterday 17:57
Mercedes release official statement after disqualification heartbreak Mercedes

Mercedes release official statement after disqualification heartbreak

Yesterday 11:53
Max Verstappen Red Bull Nurburgring ban confirmed - 'Too dangerous' Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen Red Bull Nurburgring ban confirmed - 'Too dangerous'

Yesterday 08:28
Max Verstappen Nurburgring Results: Final NLS2 Race times and positions after Mercedes disqualification Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen Nurburgring Results: Final NLS2 Race times and positions after Mercedes disqualification

March 21, 2026 21:35
Ontdek het op Google Play
x