F1 Today: Alonso puts Verstappen on top as FIA chaos returns!

23:00, 10 Apr
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The Bahrain Grand Prix weekend gets underway tomorrow and it has been a busy day of Formula 1 news on media day!

Alonso puts Verstappen on top

It is no secret that Fernando Alonso has long been an admirer of Max Verstappen's talents but the Aston Martin driver has again sung the Dutchman's praises.

The four-time world champion took his first victory of the season at the Japanese Grand Prix, despite all that has been said about Red Bull's performances in recent times.

Alonso has put Verstappen on top as the best driver in F1, but why? Find out here!

FIA in chaos again

It seems in the past two years that the FIA is never too far from controversy and yet again, there is trouble in the ranks.

Deputy president for sport Robert Reid is the latest to leave his post, with reaction coming from the FIA and George Russell!

The governing body also came under fire for a fine given to Carlos Sainz for being late to the national anthem in Japan last weekend.

Find out more below!