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Why a perceived Alonso problem could be the biggest asset of his F1 return

Formula 1 technical consultant PAT SYMONDS worked with Fernando Alonso at Renault during Alonso's two world championship campaigns - and he doesn't think age will be a problem when Alonso makes his F1 comeback

The 'silly season' within F1 has long been formulaic. It starts in the early summer as journalists and fans examine the art of the possible and the rumour mill swings into action.

In a normal year the Hungarian Grand Prix, just before the summer break, is when some shape comes to the rumours and traditionally at Monza, in September, we get some confirmation of driver alliances for the following season.

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