Fernando Alonso Díaz (born 29 July 1981) is a Spanish racing driver currently competing for Aston Martin in Formula One. He won the series' World Drivers' Championship in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, and has also driven for McLaren, Ferrari, and Minardi. With Toyota, Alonso won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice, in 2018 and 2019, and the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2018–19. He also won the 24 Hours of Daytona with Wayne Taylor Racing in 2019. As of 2023, Alonso is the only driver to win both the F1 World Drivers' Championship and the World Endurance Championship, even if the World Sportscar Championship is included in WEC. More about Fernando Alonso
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Born in Oviedo, Asturias to a working-class family, Alonso began kart racing at the age of three and achieved success in local, national, and world championships. He progressed to car racing at the age of 17, winning the Euro Open by Nissan in 1999 and was fourth in the International Formula 3000 Championship of 2000. He debuted in Formula One with Minardi in 2001 before joining Renault as a test driver for 2002. Promoted to a race seat in 2003, Alonso won two drivers' championships in 2005 and 2006, becoming the youngest pole-sitter, youngest race winner, youngest world champion, and youngest two-time champion in the sport's history at the time. After finishing just one point behind eventual champion Kimi Räikkönen with McLaren in 2007, he returned to Renault for 2008 and 2009 and won two races in the former year for fifth overall. Alonso drove for Ferrari from 2010 to 2014, finishing runner-up to Sebastian Vettel in 2010, 2012, and 2013 with the title battles in 2010 and 2012 going down to the last race of the season. A second stint with McLaren from 2015 to 2018 resulted in no further success. After a two-year sabbatical, Alonso returned to Formula One in 2021 with Alpine. At the 2021 Qatar Grand Prix, Alonso scored his first podium in seven years. At the 2022 Singapore Grand Prix, he broke the record for most starts in Formula One. Alonso moved to Aston Martin for the 2023 season, where he saw great success at the beginning of the season, with six podium finishes in the first eight races. At the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Alonso scored his 100th podium by finishing third, becoming one of six drivers in the series' history to achieve that feat.In total, we tracked 305 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Fernando Alonso (FERNANDO ALONSO HAND SIGNED 2018 MCLAREN F1 FULL SIZE HELMET VERY RARE.) was sold in July 2021 for $4169.39 while the cheapest item (FERNANDO ALONSO,AUTOGRAPHED,SIGNED FORMULA 1 8X10) found a new owner for $0.99 in August 2008. The month with the most items sold (24) was May 2017 with an average selling price of $74.99 for an autographed item of Fernando Alonso. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in July 2022 with $1050.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was August 2008. In average, an autographed item from Fernando Alonso is worth $31.00.
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Stroll: I need to get better, but results misleading (06/29/23): Fernando Alonso has done the heavy lifting for Aston Martin so far this year and Lance Stroll has admitted he must raise his game to that level.
Alonso: Hamilton last driver you want to see in mirrors (06/18/23): Fernando Alonso feared his second-place finish at the Canadian Grand Prix might be at risk when he saw Lewis Hamilton in his mirrors late in the race.
Verstappen edges Alonso for fastest time in Friday practice (06/02/23): Fernando Alonso closed the gap to Max Verstappen in Friday's second practice session, but the Red Bull driver remained fastest of all with a new lap record around the Circuit Barcelona-Catalunya.
Alonso slams negativity over Monaco strategy (06/01/23): Fernando Alonso has defended Aston Martin's strategy at last weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, saying there is too much negativity in the sport when a race result swings on a split-second decision.
Did Alonso and Aston Martin throw away a Monaco win? (05/28/23): It all happened in the blink of an eye, but Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin let a golden opportunity slip through their fingers at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Verstappen masters rain to win in Monaco (05/2023): Max Verstappen weathered a rainstorm, impacts with the barriers and pressure from Fernando Alonso to secure victory at the Monaco Grand Prix for Red Bull.
New sprint format could make drivers look 'terribly bad' (04/2023): Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton are among the drivers excited by the challenge of Formula One's tweaked sprint race rules, which are set to run for the first time at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Pit stop penalty rules clarified after Alonso confusion (03/2023): The FIA has clarified the rules around penalties being served at pit stops so as to avoid a repeat of the confusion over Fernando Alonso's podium finish in Saudi Arabia.
Inside the Schumacher-Haas breakup and other Netflix moments (02/2023): ESPN had a front-row seat to see Mick Schumacher's split with Haas, Fernando Alonso's devious move to Aston Martin and other standout moments of Netflix's new Drive to Survive season.
Ocon happy to see Alonso leaving Alpine (11/2022): Esteban Ocon has taken a parting shot at former Alpine teammate Fernando Alonso, saying the Spaniard barely did any work to push the team forward.
Hamilton responds to Alonso jibe: Made me laugh (10/2022): Lewis Hamilton said Fernando Alonso questioning the value of his Formula One titles made him laugh.
Aston Martin: Alonso can take us to next level (09/2022): Fernando Alonso has the "speed, hunger, motivation and experience" to help Aston Martin take the next step but things could get difficult if they do not deliver a fast enough car for the former world champion, team boss Mike Krack has said.
Teasing Hamilton puts a cap on Alonso spat (08/2022): Lewis Hamilton literally put a cap on a verbal spat with Formula One rival Fernando Alonso in a teasing social media post on Tuesday.
Hamilton names Alonso as his toughest rival in F1 (07/2022): Ahead of his 300th Formula One race, Lewis Hamilton has named his former McLaren teammate Fernando Alonso as the toughest competitor of his career.
Alonso drops to ninth after penalty (06/2022): Fernando Alonso's frustrating Canadian Grand Prix got worse after the race had finished, with a penalty dropping the Spaniard from seventh to ninth on Sunday evening.
Alonso apologises to F1 race directors after jibe (05/2022): Fernando Alonso apologised to FIA president Mohammed ben Sulayem for the comments he made ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix about the F1 race director's lack of knowledge.
Alonso: I could have been on pole (04/2022): Fernando Alonso felt Alpine was guaranteed a top three grid slot until his dramatic crash out of qualifying for the Australian Grand Prix.
Alonso: Alpine have no excuses in F1's new era (03/2022): Alpine will have no excuses for below-par performances in Formula One's new era, where a radical rules overhaul and the introduction of a lower budget cap are aimed at producing closer racing, double world champion Fernando Alonso said.
Alonso optimistic in new F1 regulation era (02/2022): Double world champion Fernando Alonso is heading into the Formula One season in an optimistic mood, with the Spaniard hoping the new 2022 rules can deliver enough of a shake up to put his Alpine team in the fight at the front.
Alonso: Verstappen has been superior this year (12/2021): Fernando Alonso believes Max Verstappen deserves to win the championship more than Lewis Hamilton has has been "one step ahead" of every Formula One driver this year.
Alonso escapes grid penalty in Turkey (10/2021): Fernando Alonso has escaped a grid penalty at the Turkish Grand Prix after being investigated for speeding under double-waved yellow flags.
Verstappen, Hamilton 'both did what they should' - Alonso (09/2021): Fernando Alonso said Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton were "unlucky" to collide like they did at the Italian Grand Prix.
Alonso: Top ten got 'early Christmas' at Belgian GP (08/2021): Fernando Alonso labelled F1's decision to award the top ten finishers of the Belgian Grand Prix half points "shocking" and likened it to them receiving early Christmas presents.
Alonso: Drivers should lose position for causing red flag (06/2021): After a chaotic qualifying for the Azerbaijan GP, Fernando Alonso said drivers who crash and cause a red flag should lose their position in the session and start last.
Alonso: No excuses, I need to be better (04/2021): Fernando Alonso has said there is no excuse for his performance at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Tsunoda felt emotional passing Alonso on debut (03/2021): Formula One rookie Yuki Tsunoda said he felt emotional overtaking boyhood hero Fernando Alonso on his debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix.
Alonso undergoes jaw surgery after road accident (02/2021): Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso has undergone corrective surgery on his jaw after being involved in a road traffic accident on Thursday.
Team owner and former F1 driver Campos dies at 60 (01/2021): Spanish motor racing team boss and former Minardi Formula One driver Adrian Campos, who helped compatriot and double world champion Fernando Alonso reach the top, has died aged 60.
Alonso fastest on return to official F1 test session (12/2020): Fernando Alonso sent a warning to his rivals by setting the fastest lap time at Formula One's post-season test in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday.
Alonso names Russell as F1's star of the future (10/2020): Fernando Alonso is returning to Formula One next season and he is curious to watch the career of Williams driver George Russell, who he thinks is the future of the series.
Alonso: 'We didn't have one lap of kindness' at Indy 500 (08/2020): Fernando Alonso has admitted he did not have the pace or experience he needed to fight for victory at Sunday's Indianapolis 500, but believes he could have achieved a top-ten finish had it not been for a clutch issue.
Alonso: The first offer to return came after four races away (07/2020): Fernando Alonso has revealed that his first offer to return to Formula One came after a handful of races away from the sport, but he turned down the opportunity as it would have clashed with his plans for this year.
'Detoxed' Alonso ready for F1 return - Briatore (05/2020): Fernando Alonso has "detoxed" himself while away from Formula One and is ready to return in 2021, according to manager Flavio Briatore.
Alonso reunites with McLaren for 2020 Indy 500 (02/2020): Fernando Alonso will race at this year's Indy 500 with McLaren's new IndyCar team.
Alonso exploring F1 return in 2021 (01/2020): Fernando Alonso is targeting a return to Formula One next year and is confident he will win the championship given the right car.
Fernando Alonso open to 2021 F1 return (11/2019): Fernando Alonso says he would be open to a return to Formula One in 2021 if the right opportunity presented itself.
Former F1 champ Alonso to race in Dakar Rally (10/2019): Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso will compete in the Dakar Rally in January.
Lewis Hamilton: Fernando Alonso makes championship threat - This driver will sur (02/2019): LEWIS HAMILTON will face a new challenger for the Formula One world championship in 2019, according to Fernando Alonso.
The Latest: Alonso becomes 3rd Formula 1 champ to win Rolex (01/2019): DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The Latest on the Rolex 24 at Daytona (all times local):
Ferrari’s Leclerc can end Hamilton’s F1 hold, says Alonso (09/2018): Leclerc, 21, will become the Scuderia’s second-youngest driver ever at the season opening Australian Grand Prix in March
Malaysian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso finishes 16th in second practice session (03/2015): The Brit sat out the first session and the start of the second due to problems with his car but still managed to finish 0.373 seconds clear of Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen.
Fernando Alonso releases YouTube video after crash: 'I'm completely fine' (02/2015): Fernando Alonso looking well. Photo: YouTube/ Fernando Alonso McLaren's Fernando Alonso has told fans that he is well after crashing heavily in testing last weekend - but no decision has been taken on whether the Spaniard will compete in the 2015 Formula One season-opener in Australia.
Formula One's Fernando Alonso returns to McLaren to join Jenson Button (12/2014): Two-time Formula One champion Fernando Alonso rejoined the McLaren-Honda team for next season and will be paired with another former champion, British driver Jenson Button.
Formula One- Fernando Alonso hits back at Ferrari boss Marco Mattiacci (11/2014): Fernando Alonso has hit back at Ferrari principal Marco Mattiacci for saying that Sebastian Vettel would bring "the utmost motivation and commitment" to the Formula One team when he replaces the Spaniard next season.
Fernando Alonso: Last Chance Saloon for Formula One gunslinger? (10/2014): Fernando Alonso declared he has reached the "Last Chance Saloon" as Formula One rolls into the Wild West of Texas for Sunday's U.S. Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso quickest in final Singapore practice (09/2014): Fernando Alonso continued his promising Singapore Grand Prix weekend for struggling Ferrari by finishing fastest in final practice before qualifying on Saturday.
Montezemolo downplays Fernando Alonso rumours (08/2014): Sorry, we couldn't find those details. Sorry, we couldn't find that email. Register below to start posting comments, receive SMS news alerts and subscribe to our newsletter.
Daniel Ricciardo wins Hungarian F1 Grand Prix in stunning finish ahead of Fernan (07/2014): Daniel Ricciardo has won a thrilling Hungarian Grand Prix for his second F1 race win this season.
Fernando Alonso, Jenson Button among friends wishing Michael Schumacher on his m (06/2014): Schumacher has been receiving treatment in a hospital in Grenoble, France, after his skiing accident on the French Alps in December last year, where he suffered numerous head injuries.
Ferrari denies favouring Fernando Alonso over Kimi Raikkonen (05/2014): Ferrari claim Kimi Raikkonen and Fernando Alonso are experiencing the same technical problems despite their differing fortunes this season.
Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso salute Ayrton Senna's legacy (04/2014): Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso have paid emotional tributes to Ayrton Senna on the 20th anniversary of the death of the maverick Brazilian superstar and three-time world champion.
Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso to start second and fourth for Malaysian Gr (03/2014): Sebastian Vettel showed just how much progress Red Bull has made in recent weeks by earning second place in a dramatic wet qualifying in Malaysia, repeating Daniel Ricciardo's feat in Australia.
Fernando Alonso says Australian Grand Prix 'a lottery' (02/2014): Feb. 21, 2014, 10:50 a.m. Ferarri's Fernando Alonso says Australian punters who want to bet on the grand prix in Melbourne should keep their money in their pocket because reliability issues are going to make the race a lottery.
Fernando Alonso vows to emulate 'comatose' Michael Schumacher's 'fifth-year' suc (01/2014): Ferrari star Fernando Alonso has vowed to match one of the greatest racing achievements of former Ferrari champion and Formula One legend Michael Schumacher, who is currently in a coma following a near-fatal skiing accident.
Bettini quits as Italy’s national coach, has been in initial talks with team of (12/2013): Former world and Olympic champion ready to try something new
Ferrari tells Fernando Alonso to tone it down on Twitter: Team boss says Alonso (11/2013): Formula One driver Fernando Alonso has been banned from talking about Ferrari via his personal Twitter account.
Fernando Alonso still chasing second in Formula One race: Even though championsh (10/2013): Fernando Alonso wants to end the year with some good results as he tries to secure second place in the Formula One World Championship and help Ferrari match that result in the constructors' table.
Fernando Alonso eyes 2014 after Sebastian Vettel strolls again (09/2013): Fernando Alonso recognised the Formula One title battle was effectively over on Sunday after his skill and a calculated gamble with the tyres were still no match for championship leader Sebastian Vettel at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso's future continues to be talk of Formula One paddock: Alonso's n (08/2013): The name of Fernando Alonso continues to be linked with Red Bull Racing, despite the small issue of the Spaniard seemingly having a solid ongoing contract with Ferrari.
Fernando Alonso publicly rebuked by Ferrari president (07/2013): Ferrari president Luca Di Montezemolo has publicly rebuked Fernando Alonso for his negative comments in the wake of Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso seeking a 'sign of destiny' (06/2013): The spirit of Ferrari's pioneering "Pampas Bull" will be with Fernando Alonso when he takes on the Red Bulls at the British Grand Prix this weekend.
Fernando Alonso spot on as Mercedes set the early pace in Monaco (05/2013): Fernando Alonso is rarely wrong when it comes to predicting form at grands prix, and his suggestion on Wednesday that Mercedes are a contender for victory in Monaco was borne out by the silver cars' speed again in practice.
Fernando Alonso's Bahrain race spoiled by rare DRS system failure (04/2013): The rear wing problem that wrecked Fernando Alonso’s hopes of winning in Bahrain last weekend was due to a rare component failure within the DRS system, Ferrari said after an investigation.
Ferarri's Fernando Alonso upbeat despite no points at F1 Malaysian GP (03/2013): Fernando Alonso is convinced that he had the speed to fight with Red Bull for victory in last weekend's Formula One Malaysian Grand Prix.
Fernando Alonso fastest for Ferrari in latest round of testing (02/2013): Ferrari's Fernando Alonso kept the home fans happy with the fastest time in Formula One's pre-season testing at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya today.
Lewis Hamilton keen for 2013 F1 title showdown with old nemesis Fernando Alonso (01/2013): Mutual respect has grown as the years have rolled away from their bitter rivalry as teammates at McLaren when they wrecked each others qualifying sessions and clashed on the track.
F1: Fernando Alonso: 2012 in quotes (12/2012): Fernando Alonso's 2012 Formula 1 season in quotes
Forget it Fernando Alonso - Sebastian Vettel is the Formula One World Champion, (11/2012): The FIA, Formula One's world governing body, says Red Bull have no case to answer over suggestions that Sebastian Vettel made an illegal move during the Brazilian Grand Prix
Fernando Alonso rage after Ferrari chief suggests Spaniard was at fault in India (10/2012): Fernando Alonso's frustration at being left trailing in the wake of Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel boiled over ahead of Sunday’s Indian Grand Prix according to reports in Italy.
Fernando Alonso: Ferrari risk blowing my drivers' championship dream (09/2012): Fernando Alonso has told Ferrari they risk blowing his shot at the drivers' championship this year if they don't step up their efforts to improve his misfiring car.
Belgian Grand Prix 2012: Lewis Hamilton ready to reignite F1 title charge as he (08/2012): Alonso still the man to beat but McLaren star leads group of four who can challenge the Spaniard.
Motorsport: Ferrari ace Fernando Alonso says team must improve to keep champions (07/2012): FERNANDO ALONSO has warned Ferrari they must improve over the summer – as their current pace won’t allow him to retain his lead in the drivers’ championship.