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Not Kimi Antonelli! Fernando Alonso Picks 20-Year-Old As 'Best Of The Generation'
Not Kimi Antonelli! Fernando Alonso Picks 20-Year-Old As 'Best Of The Generation'

News18

time13 hours ago

  • Automotive
  • News18

Not Kimi Antonelli! Fernando Alonso Picks 20-Year-Old As 'Best Of The Generation'

Last Updated: Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso has lauded 20-year-old Brazilian driver Gabriel Bortoleto as the best of his generation. Aston Martin's veteran racing driver Fernando Alonso has said that the 20-year-old Brazilian driver, Kick Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto, is the best among the current generation, pointing out how he won both F3 and F2 as a rookie. Even though Kimi Antonelli has been the standout rookie in F1 this season, Alonso's favourite is Bortoleto. The Brazilian has showcased composure, and in Alonso's eyes, that makes him a generational talent in the making. Bortoleto arrived in Formula 1 with the unique distinction of winning both Formula 2 and Formula 3 championships in his first season. Slotted into Kick Sauber, which will morph into Audi's factory outfit next year, Bortoleto entered Formula 1 with high expectations. He is under the tutelage of Alonso's driver management team A14 as well, adding an extra layer to the connection between the duo. But 12 races in, Bortoleto has scored only four points, sitting 19th in the standings, only above Franco Colapinto of Alpine. 'Very good, but no surprises at all. Last year in Abu Dhabi, I think that he is the best of this generation. He won Formula 3 as a rookie. He won Formula 2 as a rookie," Alonso was quoted as saying by GP Blog. Coming from the Spanish veteran, that is high praise in a season where the debutants have shown immense depth. At just 18, Antonelli was thrown into a pressure seat at Mercedes, one left behind by seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. Antonelli already has 63 points, bagged a sprint pole at the Miami GP and even stood on the podium at the Canada Grand Prix. He has reached Q3 nine times as well. He is currently seventh in the standings, just behind Hamilton and ahead of Alexander Albon of Williams. Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar has 21 points, thrice the combined tally of his two Racing Bulls teammates across the year. He has secured 58% of the team's total points, the highest share by any debutant in 2025. He is currently 11th in the standings behind Esteban Ocon and ahead of Alonso's teammate Lance Stroll. Oliver Bearman's season at Haas has flown under the radar, but he has impressed as well. He is currently ranked 18th, behind Yuki Tsunoda and just above Bortoleto. view comments First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Alonso (hand) comes off bench for Mets to extend team-record consecutive games streak
Alonso (hand) comes off bench for Mets to extend team-record consecutive games streak

Toronto Star

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • Toronto Star

Alonso (hand) comes off bench for Mets to extend team-record consecutive games streak

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso didn't start Sunday for the first time in more than a year because of a bruised right hand, but the New York Mets' All-Star first baseman extended his team-record streak for consecutive games played by entering as a defensive replacement in the seventh inning of a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Alonso, whose 354 consecutive games played are the second-most in the majors behind Atlanta first baseman Matt Olson (718 games), replaced Mark Vientos and was serenaded with the Citi Field sellout crowd of 42,981 chanting his name. He struck out in his only at-bat in the eighth.

Alonso (hand) comes off bench for Mets to extend team-record consecutive games streak
Alonso (hand) comes off bench for Mets to extend team-record consecutive games streak

Fox Sports

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • Fox Sports

Alonso (hand) comes off bench for Mets to extend team-record consecutive games streak

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso didn't start Sunday for the first time in more than a year because of a bruised right hand, but the New York Mets' All-Star first baseman extended his team-record streak for consecutive games played by entering as a defensive replacement in the seventh inning of a 3-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds. Alonso, whose 354 consecutive games played are the second-most in the majors behind Atlanta first baseman Matt Olson (718 games), replaced Mark Vientos and was serenaded with the Citi Field sellout crowd of 42,981 chanting his name. He struck out in his only at-bat in the eighth. 'I really don't care about the streak,' Alonso said. 'I just want to be out there and play every day as long as I'm able to. That's just who I am. And if I'm able to play, I'm going to strap it on and go get it. So I was really happy that my body allowed me to get out there today.' Alonso said he got jammed on his final swing in the batting cage prior to Saturday's 5-2 loss. The 30-year-old slugger said his hand 'felt horrible' after he was jammed again during his second at-bat, a third-inning flyout. He finished 1 for 5 with a strikeout. Alonso said he was concerned Saturday night, but X-rays on the hand were negative and he had treatment before the series finale. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he knew he could use Alonso on defense before Alonso told him he felt good enough to hit following some cage work in the early innings. '(Saturday) after the game, I was pretty worried,' Alonso said. 'But I had a great night of recovery, thankfully, and this morning threw a ton of different treatment at it. It responded really well. If we keep trending in the right direction then we're going to be in a really good spot.' Alonso had started the Mets' previous 205 games dating to May 31, 2024. He and Mendoza both said they expect Alonso to return to the lineup for Monday night's series opener against the Los Angeles Angels. 'We'll see how this recovery (goes), but I'm very optimistic, very excited for tomorrow,' Alonso said. Alonso hasn't missed a game since June 17, 2023, the final day of a 10-day stint on the injured list because of a left wrist bone bruise and sprain sustained when he was hit by a pitch from Charlie Morton of the Atlanta Braves. Alonso remained on the free-agent market last winter until signing a $54 million, two-year contract on Feb. 12 that includes an opt-out after this season. He is hitting .275 with 21 homers and a team-high 77 RBIs. But he is batting just .221 with four homers and 14 RBIs in his last 31 games, during which the Mets have gone 11-20 to fall out of first place in the NL East. Alonso has 247 regular-season homers, five shy of Darryl Strawberry's club record. A third baseman by trade, Vientos made his first appearance at first since July 14, 2024. ___ AP MLB: recommended Item 1 of 1

Alonso (hand) sits for Mets, putting team-record consecutive games streak in jeopardy
Alonso (hand) sits for Mets, putting team-record consecutive games streak in jeopardy

San Francisco Chronicle​

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • San Francisco Chronicle​

Alonso (hand) sits for Mets, putting team-record consecutive games streak in jeopardy

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso didn't start Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds because of a right hand contusion, putting in jeopardy the New York Mets All-Star first baseman's team record for consecutive games played. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Alonso — whose 353 consecutive games played are the second-most in the majors behind Atlanta first baseman Matt Olson (717 games) — told him he felt the discomfort in his hand following his second at-bat Saturday, when Alonso flew out in the third inning of New York's 5-2 loss. 'He got jammed a couple times and it just got worse,' Mendoza said Sunday. X-rays on the hand were negative and Alonso had treatment before series finale. Mendoza said he hoped Alonso, whose streak of 205 consecutive starts dating back to May 31, 2024 ended, would be available off the bench. 'When you're dealing with a hand injury, we thought it was best to get ahead of ourselves here, because it can linger,' Mendoza said. 'Hopefully he's a player for us.' Alonso hasn't missed a game since June 17, 2023, the final day of a 10-day stint on the injured list because of a left wrist bone bruise and sprain suffered when he was plunked by the Atlanta Braves' Charlie Morton. Mark Vientos started at first base, his first appearance at the position since July 14, 2024. Alonso, who remained on the free agent market last winter until signing a two-year deal worth $54 million with an opt-out following this season on Feb. 12, is hitting .276 with 21 homers and a team-high 77 RBIs. But he is batting just .223 with four homers and 14 RBIs in his last 30 games, during which the Mets have gone 10-20 to fall out of first place in the NL East. ___

Alonso (hand) sits for Mets, putting team-record consecutive games streak in jeopardy
Alonso (hand) sits for Mets, putting team-record consecutive games streak in jeopardy

Toronto Star

time2 days ago

  • Sport
  • Toronto Star

Alonso (hand) sits for Mets, putting team-record consecutive games streak in jeopardy

NEW YORK (AP) — Pete Alonso didn't start Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds because of a right hand contusion, putting in jeopardy the New York Mets All-Star first baseman's team record for consecutive games played. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Alonso — whose 353 consecutive games played are the second-most in the majors behind Atlanta first baseman Matt Olson (717 games) — told him he felt the discomfort in his hand following his second at-bat Saturday, when Alonso flew out in the third inning of New York's 5-2 loss.

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