| Car Number | #14 |
| Team | Aston Martin |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Born | July 29, 1981 - Oviedo, Spain |
| Age | 44 |
2026 Season Stats
Career Stats
Biography
Fernando Alonso Diaz is a living legend of Formula 1, a two-time world champion whose career has spanned over two decades and shows no signs of slowing down even at 44 years old. Born on July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain, Alonso burst onto the F1 scene with Minardi in 2001 before joining Renault, where he would become the youngest world champion in history in 2005 at the age of 24 - a record that stood until Sebastian Vettel broke it in 2010.
Alonso's back-to-back championships with Renault in 2005 and 2006, including his fierce battle with Michael Schumacher, established him as one of the greatest drivers of his era. His move to McLaren in 2007 produced one of the most toxic teammate rivalries in F1 history alongside rookie Lewis Hamilton, and his subsequent spells at Ferrari (2010-2014) and McLaren (2015-2018) saw him regularly extract performances from uncompetitive cars that lesser drivers simply could not match.
After a two-year break from F1 during which he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice with Toyota and competed in the Indianapolis 500 and Dakar Rally, Alonso returned to the grid with Alpine in 2021. His move to Aston Martin for 2023 initially produced a stunning run of podium finishes, reigniting hopes of a third championship. While the car's performance has fluctuated since, Alonso's commitment and speed have rarely been questioned.
The 2026 season has been tough for Aston Martin, and Alonso sits without points after three races. Many in the paddock have speculated about retirement, but Alonso has dismissed such talk repeatedly. His work ethic remains extraordinary, his feedback to engineers is still considered among the best on the grid, and his racecraft in wheel-to-wheel combat continues to frustrate drivers half his age. Whether this is Alonso's final season or not, his legacy as one of the five greatest F1 drivers of all time is already secure.
Interesting Facts
- Two-time F1 World Champion (2005, 2006) - was the youngest champion at the time
- Two-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans (2018, 2019)
- Has competed in the Indianapolis 500 and the Dakar Rally in addition to F1
- Holds the record for the most F1 race starts in history with over 400
- Known as "El Plan" by fans due to his famous quote about Renault/Alpine's strategy
- Still considered one of the fastest drivers on the grid in wet conditions despite his age
- His rivalry with Lewis Hamilton at McLaren in 2007 is one of the most dramatic in F1 history