Fernando Alonso
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Fernando Alonso is a Spanish racing driver who competes in Formula 1 for Aston Martin. A 2-time Formula 1 World Champion, he is one of the standout names of his generation.
Fernando made his Formula 1 debut in 2001. Across 439 Grand Prix starts he has scored 32 race wins, 106 podiums and 22 pole positions, racing under number 14.
Born on 29 July 1981, Fernando has raced in Formula 1 for Alpine F1 Team, Aston Martin, Ferrari, McLaren, Minardi and Renault. His victories span 19 different circuits, including Hungaroring, Sepang International Circuit and Bahrain International Circuit.
Alonso's defining championship run came with Renault: he won back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006, ending Michael Schumacher's five-year reign. His career later stretched through Ferrari, McLaren, a two-season break from Formula 1 and a 2021 return with Alpine, making longevity as central to his record as his early success.
Career statistics
- World titles
- 2
- Race wins
- 32
- Podiums
- 106
- Pole positions
- 22
- Race starts
- 439
- F1 debut
- 2001
- Car number
- 14
- Nationality
- Spanish
Teams
- Renault — 106 races
- Ferrari — 96 races
- McLaren — 95 races
- Aston Martin — 81 races
- Alpine F1 Team — 44 races
- Minardi — 17 races
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Photo: United Autosports (CC BY-SA 2.0) via Wikimedia Commons. · CC BY-SA 2.0 Career data compiled by Paddockdle. Biographical reference: Wikipedia.