Quick Info
| Profession | Formula One Driver |
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| Nationality | Spanish |
| Date of Birth | 29/07/1981 |
| Age | 45 years |
| Birthplace | Oviedo, Spain |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Latest News about Fernando Alonso
11/09/2026
Fernando Alonso said he would not make a quick decision about his Formula One future as his Aston Martin contract nears its end. Reports around the Italian Grand Prix period said he remained undecided about whether to continue into 2027, with his comments focusing on waiting for clearer competitive signs from the team and the sport’s direction.
04/09/2026
Alonso was reported to be reflecting on his long-term Formula One future while emphasizing his desire for more competitive racing. Coverage noted that he was not rushing to commit to another season and was weighing his options as Aston Martin and F1 prepare for major rule changes.
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Bio/Wiki
| Fernando Alonso Díaz is a Spanish racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Aston Martin. | |
| Born and raised in Oviedo to a working-class family, he began kart racing at age three. | |
| He is the only driver to have won both the Formula One World Drivers' Championship and the World Endurance Drivers' Championship. | |
| In endurance racing, he won the 2018–19 FIA World Endurance Championship and is a two-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Toyota, as well as a winner of the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2019 with WTR. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 1.71 m |
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| Weight | 68 kg |
Family
| Parents | Working-class family |
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| Father | José Luis Alonso |
| Sister | Lorena Alonso |
Career
| Karting | Started aged 3; won CIK-FIA Five Continents Cup 1996; five Spanish karting championships including 1992; world crown in 1996 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Junior Formulae | Won Euro Open by Nissan 1999; 4th in International Formula 3000 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Other | World Endurance Champion 2018-2019; 24 Hours of Le Mans winner (twice); 24 Hours of Daytona winner 2019 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Began karting at age 3 | |
| 2. Worked as mechanic to fund racing | |
| 3. First F1 podium at age 22 in Malaysia 2003 | |
| 4. Beat Michael Schumacher's Ferrari dominance in 2005 | |
| 5. Father built a kart for his sister Lorena, leading to his start in racing |
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