| Age: | 44 years |
| Date of birth: | July 29, 1981 |
| Height, weight: | 171 cm, 68 kg |
| Place of birth: | Oviedo, Asturias, Spain |
| Citizenship: | Spain |
| Team (F1): | Aston Martin Aramco-Honda |
| Number: | 14 |
| With team since: | 2023 |
| Contract until: | end of 2026 |
| Wins (F1): | 32 |
| Podiums (F1): | 106 |
| Pole positions: | 22 |
| Fastest laps: | 26 |
| Championships: | 2 (2005 - 2006) |
| Points (F1): | 2393 |
| Races: | 431 (428 starts) |
| Debut: | Australian GP 2001 |
| Best position (2025): | 10th place (56 points) |
| License: | FIA Platinum |
| Agent: | A14 Management |
Biography of Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso Díaz was born on July 29, 1981, in the Spanish city of Oviedo. He started karting at the age of three thanks to his father, who built his first kart. Even in childhood, Alonso showed outstanding talent and quickly began winning national and international competitions.
In 1999, Fernando Alonso won the Euro Open by Nissan championship, after which he moved to a higher category - Formula 3000. In 2001, he made his Formula 1 debut with the Minardi team, becoming one of the youngest drivers in history.
The real breakthrough came with Renault. In 2005, Fernando Alonso became world champion, ending Michael Schumacher’s dominance, and in 2006 he successfully defended his title. He became the first Formula 1 champion from Spain and the youngest two-time champion at that time.
After that, Alonso raced for McLaren and Ferrari, where he repeatedly fought for the title but finished runner-up twice. Despite the lack of additional championships, he cemented his status as one of the strongest drivers of his generation.
In 2018, Fernando Alonso temporarily left Formula 1 and focused on endurance racing. He won the WEC World Championship and twice triumphed in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, becoming one of the most versatile drivers in motorsport history.
In 2021, Alonso returned to Formula 1, and since 2023 he has been racing for Aston Martin. He continues to set records for the number of race starts and remains competitive even in his 40s.
Personal life of Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso Díaz was married to Spanish singer Raquel del Rosario from 2006 to 2011. After their divorce, he was in relationships with TV presenter Lara Álvarez and later with Italian model Linda Morselli.
In recent years, his partner has been journalist Melissa Jiménez, with whom he has a child born in 2026.
Alonso prefers to keep his personal life out of the public eye. He is known as a rather private person despite his global fame.
Interesting facts about Fernando Alonso
- First Formula 1 champion from Spain
- The only driver to win both the F1 championship and the World Endurance Championship
- Two-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans
- Made his Formula 1 debut at the age of 19
- Has competed in more than 400 Grands Prix — a series record
- Participated in the Indy 500 and the Dakar Rally
- Runs his own driver academy A14 Management
Statistics of Fernando Alonso
Formula 1 (career)
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Races | 431 |
| Starts | 428 |
| Wins | 32 |
| Podiums | 106 |
| Pole positions | 22 |
| Fastest laps | 26 |
| Points | 2393 |
| Championships | 2 |
Best seasons (F1)
| Season | Team | Position | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Renault | 1 | 133 |
| 2006 | Renault | 1 | 134 |
| 2012 | Ferrari | 2 | 278 |
| 2013 | Ferrari | 2 | 242 |
FIA WEC
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 2018–2019 |
| Wins | 5 |
| Podiums | 7 |
| Championships | 1 |
24 Hours of Le Mans
| Year | Result |
|---|---|
| 2018 | 1st place |
| 2019 | 1st place |
IndyCar
| Races | Best result |
|---|---|
| 2 | 21st place |
Controversies involving Fernando Alonso
Throughout his long career, Fernando Alonso Díaz has repeatedly been involved in high-profile conflicts within teams. The most famous episode occurred in 2007 at McLaren, when his rivalry with teammate Lewis Hamilton escalated into open hostility. Tension within the team increased after the Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying incident, where Alonso delayed Hamilton during a pit stop. The situation was further aggravated by the McLaren espionage scandal, and ultimately the partnership ended prematurely.
Another notable moment was the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix, which went down in history as “Crashgate.” Alonso’s Renault teammate deliberately caused a crash to influence race strategy and help the Spaniard win. Although Alonso himself was not found to be the organizer of the scheme, the episode seriously damaged the team’s reputation and indirectly affected his name.
Throughout his career, Alonso has also been criticized for his difficult personality. Some team principals and experts noted that his demanding nature and straightforwardness often led to tense relationships within teams. In particular, internal conflicts contributed to his departures from teams such as McLaren and Ferrari.
In the later stages of his career, Alonso was involved in less масштабные but still discussed incidents. For example, in 2024 he received a penalty for dangerous driving while defending against George Russell, sparking debate among experts and fans about the limits of acceptable defensive driving.
Overall, Alonso’s image has been shaped as an extremely competitive and principled driver who is not afraid of conflicts in pursuit of results, which both enhanced his legendary status and made him one of the most controversial figures in motorsport.
