Backmarker

This week on Backmarker we run through some massive news stories and discuss all the racing in F1 this week. News: • FIGHTER NIKI HAS ALREADY STARTED PHYSIOTHERAPY. https://www.grandprix247.com/2018/08/13/fighter-niki-has-already-started-physiotherapy/ • Alonso is not going to be racing in 2019! https://www.bbc.com/sport/formula1/45188028 • Mario Andretti has said Alonso could become the star of the United States. https://racingnews365.nl/andretti-alonso-kan-de-absolute-ster-worden-in-verenigde-staten • Alonso has said the McLaren team has seen only one major update this year. https://www.racefans.net/2018/08/13/mclaren-f1-team-one-upgrade-2018-alonso/ • Force India has been bought by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/137919/the-men-who-saved-force-india • Chase Carey comments on F1's poor TV figures. https://www.planetf1.com/news/carey-explains-drop-in-tv-audience-figures/ • Renault has underestimated their rivals engine development. https://www.autosport.com/f1/news/1