Alonso focuses on World Cup final over Belgian Grand Prix
ESPN F1 • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 17, 2026, 12:09 PM
Last updated Jul 17, 2026
Fernando Alonso expressed a greater interest in watching Spain compete in the World Cup final than participating in the Belgian Grand Prix this Sunday. His comments highlight a preference for national pride over racing commitments. Alonso's decision comes as the Formula 1 season is in full swing, prompting discussions about athlete priorities. His focus on the World Cup reflects the significance of the event for him and his fans.
- •Alonso prioritizes the World Cup over the Belgian Grand Prix.
- •The Belgian Grand Prix is scheduled for Sunday.
- •Spain is competing in the World Cup final.
- 12:56 PMESPN F1 — Alonso prioritises World Cup over Spa
"Fernando Alonso said he is more concerned about getting home to watch Spain in the World Cup final than racing at Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
F1•Sep 10, 2026, 7:50 AMTop five roles on Motorsport Jobs this week
F1•Sep 10, 2026, 6:09 AMBernie Ecclestone Incident in Portugal: Latest Updates
F1•Sep 10, 2026, 5:38 AMWilliams reveal throwback F1 livery for inaugural Madring Spanish GP
F1•Sep 10, 2026, 5:11 AMSpecial Paint Schemes For The 2026 World 100
F1•Sep 10, 2026, 1:28 AMBMW Signs Brad Binder To Factory WSBK Team
F1•Sep 9, 2026, 5:18 PMGermany's Lipowitz makes promising comeback 50 days after Tour crash