Fernando Alonso
Who's this guy?
Fernando Alonso’s F1 journey is one of grit, comebacks, and longevity. He burst onto the scene with Minardi in 2001, moved to Renault, and in 2005 became the youngest world champion in history at the time. He repeated the feat in 2006, ending Michael Schumacher’s long reign.
Born in Oviedo, Spain in 1981, Alonso was karting by age 3, guided by his father — a mechanic who built his first kart from spare parts. His sharp racecraft and fierce determination carried him through stints at McLaren, Ferrari, and Alpine, earning over 30 Grand Prix wins and more than 100 podiums.
After stepping away from F1 in 2019 to tackle Le Mans, the Indy 500, and even the Dakar Rally, Alonso returned in 2021 with Alpine, then moved to Aston Martin in 2023, instantly delivering podiums.
Now in his 40s and still razor-sharp, Alonso combines experience with race-day instinct, chasing one more win to add to a career already regarded as one of the most complete in Formula 1 history.
Top 10 facts about him
Born July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain — the oldest driver on the 2025 grid.
Two-time Formula 1 World Champion (2005, 2006) with Renault.
Holds the record for most F1 race starts in history.
Returned to F1 in 2021 after a two-year break to race in Le Mans, Indy 500, and Dakar.
Won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice (2018, 2019) with Toyota.
Known for his aggressive racecraft and legendary defensive driving.
Runs his own karting school and manages young driver programs in Spain.
Passionate cyclist — often trains with professional riders in the off-season.
Multilingual: speaks Spanish, English, Italian, and some French.
Still chasing a third championship after more than 20 seasons in F1.
Top 5 facts we wish were true (but are not?)
- # He insists his car performs better if parked “at exactly a 37-degree angle.”
# His pre-race ritual includes lighting a candle in his locker.
# He’s convinced every circuit has “power spots” where he gains extra speed.
# Fernando swears by pre-race tea.
# His ideal race strategy? “Follow the spirit of the track.”
Go-Carts
1985
F3 Debut
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F2 Debut
Formula 3000 - 2000
F1 Debut
2001
1st Race Win
2003
Fernando Alonso’s F1 journey is one of grit, comebacks, and longevity. He burst onto the scene with Minardi in 2001, moved to Renault, and in 2005 became the youngest world champion in history at the time. He repeated the feat in 2006, ending Michael Schumacher’s long reign.
Born in Oviedo, Spain in 1981, Alonso was karting by age 3, guided by his father — a mechanic who built his first kart from spare parts. His sharp racecraft and fierce determination carried him through stints at McLaren, Ferrari, and Alpine, earning over 30 Grand Prix wins and more than 100 podiums.
After stepping away from F1 in 2019 to tackle Le Mans, the Indy 500, and even the Dakar Rally, Alonso returned in 2021 with Alpine, then moved to Aston Martin in 2023, instantly delivering podiums.
Now in his 40s and still razor-sharp, Alonso combines experience with race-day instinct, chasing one more win to add to a career already regarded as one of the most complete in Formula 1 history.Born July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain — the oldest driver on the 2025 grid.
Two-time Formula 1 World Champion (2005, 2006) with Renault.
Holds the record for most F1 race starts in history.
Returned to F1 in 2021 after a two-year break to race in Le Mans, Indy 500, and Dakar.
Won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice (2018, 2019) with Toyota.
Known for his aggressive racecraft and legendary defensive driving.
Runs his own karting school and manages young driver programs in Spain.
Passionate cyclist — often trains with professional riders in the off-season.
Multilingual: speaks Spanish, English, Italian, and some French.
Still chasing a third championship after more than 20 seasons in F1.
# He insists his car performs better if parked “at exactly a 37-degree angle.”
# His pre-race ritual includes lighting a candle in his locker.
# He’s convinced every circuit has “power spots” where he gains extra speed.
# Fernando swears by pre-race tea.
# His ideal race strategy? “Follow the spirit of the track.”
Fernando Alonso
Team
Country
Podiums
Points
Grand Prix entered
World Championships
Highest Race Finish
Highest Grid position
Date of birth
Place of birth
Fernando Alonso
Spain
106
30
417
2
1 (x32)
1 (x22)
29/07/1981
Oviedo, Spain