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Alonso has character and an inordinate self-confidence. He is convinced that no one can get more out of the car he drives than he can. And, he has a natural talent, which Fernando boosts with very hard training. In addition, despite his serious character on the track, he has a charisma that makes people fall in love with him. With his family and friends, he is a joker and fun to be with. At home he is nicknamed Nano, his rivals Magic and the press the Toro.

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He is passionate about all sports. He is a keen cyclist, tennis player, swimmer and footballer, and his favourite team is Real Madrid. He loves horror films and his sporting idol par excellence is the cyclist Lance Armstrong.

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Fernando Alonso Díaz was born on 29 July 1981 in Oviedo.

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Son of José Luis Alonso and Ana Díaz. He has a sister five years older, Lorena.

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From the age of four to fourteen he studied at the Santo Ángel de la Guarda school in Oviedo, where he attended primary and secondary school. He then attended the Leopoldo Alas Clarín Secondary School in San Lázaro, where he remained until 2000, when he dropped out because his sporting commitments prevented him from continuing his studies, so he did not even finish the COU (the last year of the current baccalaureate).

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First contact with the world of motorsport

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First contact with the world of motorsport

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At the age of three, his father gave him a go-kart that he had built himself. Alonso became infatuated with the "toy" and began to become familiar with the smell of fuel.

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That same year he won his first unofficial race, organised by a shopping centre and involving children almost twice his age.

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At the age of seven, Alonso won his first official karting race, becoming the Asturias children's champion. By then he had already held the obligatory official licence from the Spanish Federation for three years. In it, the youngster acknowledges that he is fully aware of his actions and that he will abide by all the rules. All faked, of course.

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In 1989 he was proclaimed Asturias and Galicia karting champion. The following year he was going to compete in the cadet category. Genís Marcó, a kart importer, appeared and took a fancy to the boy's qualities. Marcó got him sponsors for his trips or put up the money from his own pocket.

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1990 AND CHAMPION IN TWO AUTONOMOUS REGIONS

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1990 AND CHAMPION IN TWO AUTONOMOUS REGIONS

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In 1990 Frenado was proclaimed karting champion of the Basque Country and Asturias in the cadet category.

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In 1991, he was runner-up in the Spanish Championship as he was unable to participate in some races.

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THE SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIPS OF 1993 AND 1994

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THE SPANISH CHAMPIONSHIPS OF 1993 AND 1994

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In 1993 and 1994 he won several Spanish Junior Championships, which served as a passport to participate in the World Championships.

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Thus, with a salary of 100,000 pesetas a month and fourteen years of age, he reached the World Karting Championship. It was his first participation and he was already on the podium in third position, ahead of another rookie, his future Formula 1 competitor, Kimi Raikkonen.

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At the end of that year he tested a Toyota. The brand offered him to race in the Formula 1 Championship the following year, but Fernando, on the advice of his father, declined.

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He continued competing in karting races, and that same year he became champion of Spain, of the Italian Summer Trophy, of the Marlboro Grand Prix and world champion in the junior category.

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1997, CHAMPION OF SPAIN, ITALY AND EUROPE

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1997, CHAMPION OF SPAIN, ITALY AND EUROPE

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He competed in the International A category, in which he became Spanish, Italian and European champion.

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In the same category, he was again Spanish champion, and also won the Paris-Bercy Trophy, the Industry Trophy in Italy and the Ford Open.

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Then another key figure in Fernando's career appeared on the scene, the former Valencian Minardi Formula 1 driver Adrián Campos, who would become his shadow and manager.

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He was signed as a replacement for Marc Gené in the Nissan Formula single-seater. Alonso won the Euro Open Movistar championship title.

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He didn't have a licence and at the age of seventeen he was flying around circuits at over 250 kilometres per hour. He got his licence as soon as he turned eighteen.

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Alonso, with his first single-seater title under his arm, was in Formula 3000, where in 2000, the year of his debut, he achieved his first victory in the Belgian Grand Prix and was second in the Hungarian Grand Prix, as part of the Astromega team.

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This successful debut already established him as a promising Formula 1 driver, in which he made his debut, after testing for Minardi, at the Australian Grand Prix in 2001. He still got the most out of the car, finishing ahead of his team-mate.

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After his experience with Minardi, he spent the whole of 2002 as a Renault test driver, with more than satisfactory results.

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In 2003, he became an official Renault driver.

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Throughout the season he would once again stand out with a runner-up finish at the Spanish Grand Prix in Montmeló, but above all at the Hungarian Grand Prix, where he won with authority and was crowned at the top of Formula 1.

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All these good results meant that Fernando Alonso finished the World Championship in a creditable sixth place. He was undoubtedly the revelation of the season.

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However, throughout the 2004 World Championship, Schumacher was once again unbeatable and Alonso finished the season without a single victory. In the minds of many fans, however, remain his great races, driving like a true champion, and the various podiums he achieved at the circuits of France, Austria, England and Hungary. In this way, the Spanish driver continued to stand out and finished in fourth place in the world championship with 59 points.

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2005, THE MOST IMPORTANT SEASON FOR SPANISH MOTOR RACING

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2005, THE MOST IMPORTANT SEASON FOR SPANISH MOTOR RACING

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2005. A truly spectacular year for Alonso, who has been able to lay the foundations for this great triumph since the pre-season.

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The first tests of the 2005 season already showed a particularly strong Fernando. Also his new R-25 single-seater helped the driver with spectacular changes over last year's car: essentially a more powerful engine and aerodynamic improvements to the chassis to adapt to the FIM regulations.

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THE FIRST SPANIARD AND THE YOUNGEST RIDER TO BECOME WORLD CHAMPION

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THE FIRST SPANIARD AND THE YOUNGEST RIDER TO BECOME WORLD CHAMPION

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His splendid driving has allowed Fernando Alonso to be on the verge of being no less than the first Spaniard and the youngest driver to become World Champion in the highest category of motor racing. There are few races in which he has not triumphed and numerous podiums he has achieved. The Grands Prix of Australia, Malaysia, Bahrain, San Marino, France, Germany and Spain have been some of his best victories this year.

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SPAIN GIVES HIM THE PRINCE OF ASTURIAS SPORTS PRIZE

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SPAIN GIVES HIM THE PRINCE OF ASTURIAS SPORTS PRIZE

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Spain also wished to recognise the pilot's feat, and he was awarded the Princ.e of Asturias Award for Sports

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Fernando is crowned F1 World Champion again, this time in a thrilling final race.

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His numbers that year make it clear that he is a born champion.

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2007, SIGNING WITH MCLAREN AND 3RD IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

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2007, SIGNING WITH MCLAREN AND 3RD IN THE CHAMPIONSHIP

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In 2007 Fernando Alonso joined the McLaren team.  He finished the World Championship in third place. His numbers speak for themselves: 4 wins, 2 pole positions and 12 podiums.

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2008, BACK TO RENAULT AND 5TH IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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2008, BACK TO RENAULT AND 5TH IN THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

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Fernando decides to return to his first home: Renault. There he managed to finish fifth in the World Championship thanks to 2 victories and 3 podiums.

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In 2009, Fernando stayed at Renault for another year with a car, the R29, which was not as competitive as expected. A pole position and a podium finish gave the Spaniard ninth place, but he performed at a high level.

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Fernando signs with Ferrari.

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On his debut with the Italian team in pre-season testing in Valencia, Fernando was the fastest of the day, and his Grand Prix debut couldn't have been better. It was in Bahrain where, after starting third, he managed to take victory.

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Formula 1 runner-up with Ferrari.

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2011 A SECOND YEAR AND UNFULFILLED EXPECTATIONS

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2011 A SECOND YEAR AND UNFULFILLED EXPECTATIONS

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Second year at Ferrari and expectations were not met as the F150th Italia was never at the level of its main rivals. Still, Fernando competed at the highest level and scored a memorable victory in the British GP. He fought for the runner-up spot almost to the end and finished the season in a more than creditable 4th place.

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The F2012 was less successful than expected in its first few Grands Prix, with the exception of Malaysia, where Fernando Alonso was the only driver to win a hard-fought victory in the rain.

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Formula 1 runner-up with Ferrari.

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Formula 1 runner-up with Ferrari.

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DECEMBER 2014 AND THE SIGNING WITH MCLAREN

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DECEMBER 2014 AND THE SIGNING WITH MCLAREN

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Fernando signs for McLaren.

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After five years at Ferrari, Fernando is looking for new competitive challenges and decides to rejoin the McLaren team, this time with a classic Honda engine. McLaren and Honda join forces again 22 years later to offer Fernando Alonso and Jenson Button the best possible single-seater and fight against the hegemony of Mercedes.

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McLaren-Honda.

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Fernando doesn't run the first race of the season, his first race with McLaren, due to an accident in practice at Montmeló.

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EXPECTATIONS EXCEEDED, WITH A GREAT CAR, BUT WHIT A VERY SAD END. 

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EXPECTATIONS EXCEEDED, WITH A GREAT CAR, BUT WHIT A VERY SAD END. 

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On his McLaren-Honda debut at the Sepang circuit in Malaysia, Fernando was surprised by the evolution of the car. Even so, he was only able to run for 22 laps when he was told over the radio that he had to stop.

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Fernando Alonso, chosen as the ambassador of the reborn European Grand Prix which, after a three-year hiatus, returned to the Baku circuit in Azerbaijan.
The Asturian driver won the Grand Prix three times at the Nürburgring and Valencia circuits and was the first Formula 1 driver to get to know the facilities.

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Fernando Alonso took part in the iconic American race for the first time and once again showcased his talent at the 101st Indianapolis 55, considered one of the oldest motorsport events.

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Fernando Alonso manages in 8 months to lead the two most iconic races in American motorsport, the Indianapolis 500 and the 24h of Daytona.
In his first participation in an endurance race, Fernando Alonso achieves the fastest lap of the United Autosports team and LMP2.

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2018 6H SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS: DEBUT VICTORY

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2018 6H SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS: DEBUT VICTORY

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18 years later, Fernando Alonso achieves here another milestone in his personal history: first World Endurance Championship race in which he participates, first race he wins.

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Fernando Alonso celebrates his 300th Grand Prix in Formula 1 in Canada. The Spaniard is one of the drivers who has taken part in the most races in the category's long history.

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2018 HISTORIC VICTORY AT THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS

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2018 HISTORIC VICTORY AT THE 24 HOURS OF LE MANS

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The Asturian driver wins the world's most prestigious endurance motor racing competition.

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2018 FERNANDO ALONSO BREAKS ANOTHER RECORD

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2018 FERNANDO ALONSO BREAKS ANOTHER RECORD

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Fernando Alonso is the most driven driver in the history of the World Championship with a total of 81,394 km.

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Starting from the garage and using a wing from last season did not demotivate the Asturian driver who, after a race that was not without its difficulties, managed to finish eighth.

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2018 FERNANDO ALONSO, THE ACTIVE DRIVER WITH THE MOST PODIUM FINISHES AT THE GERMANY GP

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2018 FERNANDO ALONSO, THE ACTIVE DRIVER WITH THE MOST PODIUM FINISHES AT THE GERMANY GP

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The two-time world champion was on the German podium in 2004 (third place), 2005 (victory), 2010 (victory), 2011 (second place) and 2012 (victory).

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The FA Racing team, led by Fernando Alonso, competes for the first time in the Fernando Alonso Circuit and Museum Endurance Rounds.

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2018 TOYOTA TS050 HYBRID 8 RETAINS CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AFTER 6 HOURS OF FUJI

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2018 TOYOTA TS050 HYBRID 8 RETAINS CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD AFTER 6 HOURS OF FUJI

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Full course yellow and severe understeer in his prototype marked Fernando Alonso's fourth race in the World Endurance Championship.

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ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX, FERNANDO ALONSO'S TEMPORARY FAREWELL TO FORMULA 1 2018

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ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX, FERNANDO ALONSO'S TEMPORARY FAREWELL TO FORMULA 1 2018

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After two world championships and three runner-up finishes, Fernando Alonso has decided to take a break from his 17-year career in the "Gran Circo" of Formula 1.

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In a race marked by rain, the Spanish rider gave a great performance in his relays and managed to win the race.

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VICTORY AT THE 2019 SEBRING 1,000-MILE RACE

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VICTORY AT THE 2019 SEBRING 1,000-MILE RACE

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23 HOURS AFTER WINNING AT SPA, VICTORY IN THE 1ST ROUND OF THE FERNANDO ALONSO ENDURANCE SERIES!

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23 HOURS AFTER WINNING AT SPA, VICTORY IN THE 1ST ROUND OF THE FERNANDO ALONSO ENDURANCE SERIES!

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After the victory at Le Mans, Fernando Alonso wins his fourth world championship.

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2019 RALLY OF MOROCCO, FIRST CONTACT WITH THE SAND

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2019 RALLY OF MOROCCO, FIRST CONTACT WITH THE SAND

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2019 THIRD PLACE AT THE RALLY IN SAUDI ARABIA!

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2019 THIRD PLACE AT THE RALLY IN SAUDI ARABIA!

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2020 SECOND PLACE ON STAGE 8 OF THE DAKAR!

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2020 SECOND PLACE ON STAGE 8 OF THE DAKAR!

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Fernando Alonso achieved a historic second position, reaching the coveted top 3 in a complex stage.

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PREMIERE OF THE AMAZON PRIME DOCUMENTARY "FERNANDO".

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PREMIERE OF THE AMAZON PRIME DOCUMENTARY "FERNANDO".

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By Alpine, the team that became Renault

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After a great effort

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2022 RECORD FOR THE LONGEST SPORTING CAREER AND THE MOST RACES IN F1

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2022 RECORD FOR THE LONGEST SPORTING CAREER AND THE MOST RACES IN F1

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A signing that didn't seem sensible going from a 4th place team to an 8th place team.

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PODIUM FINISH ON DEBUT WITH ASTON MARTIN

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PODIUM FINISH ON DEBUT WITH ASTON MARTIN

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What didn't seem like a good idea turns out to be a 3rd place triumph in the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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With Aston Martin, Alonso takes his 100th podium finish with a 3rd place in the second race of the season in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.