Fernando Alonso

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Fernando

Alonso

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Aston Martin

Nationality

Spain

Birthplace

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F1 debut

Fernando Alonso, born on July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, is a Spanish Formula 1 driver who races for the Aston Martin F1 team. His teammate in 2026 is Lance Stroll. Alonso is a two-time world champion, having won titles in 2005 and 2006. With more than 400 Grand Prix starts, he is the most experienced driver on the grid. He races with number 14 in Formula 1.

Fernando Alonso F1

Alonso began his career in 2001 with Minardi and quickly impressed, earning a seat at Renault. There, he enjoyed a highly successful period, winning two world titles and ending the dominance of Michael Schumacher.

He then made several less successful team moves. At McLaren, he became teammates with rookie Lewis Hamilton, with whom relations were strained. After a difficult season, he returned to Renault but was unable to replicate his earlier success.

After two underwhelming seasons, Alonso moved to Ferrari, where he spent five years. In three of those seasons, he came close to winning a third world title but was unable to break the dominance of Sebastian Vettel and Red Bull Racing.

He later returned to McLaren, but the partnership with Honda proved disappointing. Alonso stepped away from Formula 1, but the regulation changes introduced for 2022 renewed his interest, leading to a comeback with Alpine alongside Esteban Ocon.

He now races for Aston Martin with Lance Stroll, entering his fourth season with the team in 2026.

Fernando Alonso 2026

Alonso will continue with Aston Martin in 2026. The 43-year-old Spaniard signed a contract that keeps him with the team until at least the end of that season.

The technical regulations will change significantly in 2026, something Adrian Newey has been working on. With Honda as engine supplier, there is optimism that Aston Martin could become competitive at the front. Lance Stroll remains his teammate.

Fernando Alonso 2025

In 2025, Alonso competed in his 22nd Formula 1 season. After a mixed 2024, he hoped Aston Martin would take a step forward with the AMR25 and the arrival of key figures such as Enrico Cardile and Adrian Newey.

That step forward did not materialise. Newey only joined in March and focused mainly on the 2026 car. Alonso’s season was inconsistent, with few standout results. His best finish was fifth place in Hungary. Updates brought occasional improvements, but performance varied depending on the circuit.

Fernando Alonso wins and championships

Alonso has 32 Grand Prix victories and 22 pole positions. His most recent win dates back to 2013, and his last pole position to 2012. He became world champion twice, in 2005 and 2006 with Renault.

Alonso becomes a father

In March 2026, it was announced that Fernando Alonso and his partner Melissa Jimenez had welcomed a son, Leonard. Jimenez already has three children from a previous relationship.

Triple Crown and Dakar Rally

In addition to his Formula 1 career, Alonso has competed in several major racing events. One of his biggest achievements outside F1 is winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018 and 2019 with Toyota, securing two legs of the Triple Crown (Monaco Grand Prix, Le Mans and the Indianapolis 500).

He attempted the Indianapolis 500 in 2017, 2019 and 2020 but did not win. In 2020, he also competed in the Dakar Rally, where he impressed with several strong stages before a crash prevented a top result.

Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen

Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen have both expressed the ambition to compete together in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. While Verstappen is under contract with Red Bull Racing until at least 2028, the possibility of a future collaboration remains open.

Fernando Alonso A14 Management

Alonso founded his own athlete management agency, A14 Management, in 2022. Together with co-founders Alberto Fernández and Albert Resclosa, he manages drivers such as Gabriel Bortoleto, Pepe Martí and René Lammers.

The agency focuses on guiding talent in areas such as physical training, decision-making and career development.

Fernando Alonso salary and net worth

Alonso earned around €20 million annually in 2025, and this is expected to remain similar in 2026. His net worth is estimated at approximately €222 million.

Fernando Alonso partner and family

Alonso has been in a relationship with Melissa Jimenez since 2023, and in March 2026 they welcomed their first son together. Jimenez is a Spanish journalist working for DAZN.

Previously, Alonso was in a relationship with Linda Morselli and was married to singer Raquel del Rosario from 2006 to 2011. In 2023, rumours linked him to Taylor Swift, which he dismissed.

Fernando Alonso age, nationality and height

Fernando Alonso was born on July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain. He is 44 years old, making him the oldest driver on the current F1 grid. He is 1.71 metres tall and weighs 68 kilograms.

Fernando Alonso news

Stay up to date with the latest news about Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin. From official announcements and race performances to preparations and activities outside the Formula 1 season, you can read it all first on GPblog.com.

F1 Standings

Season

Pos.	Driver	Team	Points
1	Kimi Antonelli Kimi Antonelli	MercedesMER	100
2	George Russell George Russell	MercedesMER	80
3	Charles Leclerc Charles Leclerc	FerrariFER	63
4	Lando Norris Lando Norris	McLarenMCL	51
5	Lewis Hamilton Lewis Hamilton	FerrariFER	49
6	Oscar Piastri Oscar Piastri	McLarenMCL	43
7	Max Verstappen Max Verstappen	Red Bull RacingRBR	26
8	Oliver Bearman Oliver Bearman	HaasHAA	17
9	Pierre Gasly Pierre Gasly	AlpineALP	16
10	Liam Lawson Liam Lawson	Racing BullsRCB	10
11	Franco Colapinto Franco Colapinto	AlpineALP	5
12	Arvid Lindblad Arvid Lindblad	Racing BullsRCB	4
13	Isack Hadjar Isack Hadjar	Red Bull RacingRBR	4
14	Carlos Sainz Carlos Sainz	WilliamsWIL	4
15	Gabriel Bortoleto Gabriel Bortoleto	AudiAUD	2
16	Esteban Ocon Esteban Ocon	HaasHAA	1
17	Alexander Albon Alexander Albon	WilliamsWIL	1
18	Nico Hulkenberg Nico Hulkenberg	AudiAUD	0
19	Valtteri Bottas Valtteri Bottas	CadillacCAD	0
20	Sergio Perez Sergio Perez	CadillacCAD	0
21	Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso	Aston MartinAST	0
22	Lance Stroll Lance Stroll	Aston MartinAST	0