Fernando Alonso
Spanish racing driver (born 1981)
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Fernando Alonso Díaz 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 2024, 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.
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Norris on Chinese GP sprint pole ahead of HamiltonLando Norris beats Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to take pole position for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix in a hectic wet session.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hamilton says he plans to race 'well into' his 40sLewis Hamilton says he will join his old rival Fernando Alonso in racing in Formula 1 'well into my 40s'.BBC Sport - Published | |
'Alonso's passion for F1 shines blindingly bright'Fernando Alonso's passion for Formula 1 shines like a blinding light as 42-year-old announces his decision to race on with Aston Martin, writes Andrew Benson.BBC Sport - Published | |
Alonso extends Aston Martin deal until end of 2026Fernando Alonso signs a deal to stay with Aston Martin until at least the end of 2026 - keeping him in Formula 1 until he is 45.BBC Sport - Published | |
Aston Martin will not appeal Alonso penaltyAston Martin will not appeal the penalty against Fernando Alonso at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix for "potentially dangerous" driving.BBC Sport - Published | |
Alonso penalised over Russell crash incidentAston Martin driver Fernando Alonso is penalised 20 seconds for "potentially dangerous driving" at the Australian Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published | |
Alonso given 'potentially dangerous driving' penaltyAston Martin driver Fernando Alonso is penalised 20 seconds for "potentially dangerous driving" after the Australian Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published | |
Bearman 'proud' of Hamilton and Alonso praiseTeenager Oliver Bearman says it was "really fulfilling" to have Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso praise him after his F1 debut.BBC Sport - Published | |
Alonso fastest in Saudi Arabian GP second practiceAston Martin's Fernando Alonso sets the pace from George Russell and Max Verstappen in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix second practice.BBC Sport - Published | |
Verstappen fastest in Saudi GP first practiceRed Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace in first practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ahead of Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso.BBC Sport - Published | |
Who will define F1's 'ultramarathon' 2024 season?Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are set to define the 2024 F1 season, but there is plenty of interest elsewhere, writes Andrew Benson.BBC Sport - Published | |
Hamilton could spark Ferrari title charge - AlonsoFernando Alonso says Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari could turn the Italian team into championship contenders in 2025.BBC Sport - Published | |
Life begins at 43: Aston could extend Alonso contractAston Martin say they want to keep Fernando Alonso beyond the end of his current contract next year.BBC Sport - Published | How Alonso's 'Neverkusen' are challenging Kane's BayernThe Bundesliga conversation has been dominated this season by Harry Kane and his record-breaking scoring exploits, but Bayern Munich are not even top of the league.BBC Sport - Published |
'Alonso masterclass burnishes the legend of one of the greatest'Fernando Alonso produced another extraordinary performance to claim a thrilling third place in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.BBC Sport - Published | Alonso annoyed with rumours of move to Red BullFernando Alonso makes it clear he is annoyed with claims that he could switch to Red Bull from Aston Martin and says there will be "consequences".BBC Sport - Published |
Verstappen's dominance underestimated - AlonsoMax Verstappen's achievements in dominating this season are being "underestimated", according to two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.BBC Sport - Published | Verstappen quickest in first practice at ZandvoortRed Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace in first practice at his home Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.BBC Sport - Published |
'F1 is a great show; you need to play a character'Fernando Alonso tells BBC Sport's Andrew Benson about being on 'the dark side', feeling misunderstood and being competitive.BBC Sport - Published | Verstappen would like 'animal' Alonso to win if he cannot Championship leader Max Verstappen says if he cannot win any race this year, he would like to see Fernando Alonso win it instead.BBC Sport - Published |
Hamilton and Alonso rue Spanish qualifying errorsLewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso say errors prevented them from joining Red Bull's Max Verstappen on the front row for the Spanish Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published | Verstappen completes practice double in Spain Max Verstappen's Red Bull heads the Aston Martin of home hero Fernando Alonso in Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published |
'F1 easy from the sofa' - Alonso on Monaco critics Fernando Alonso says Formula 1 is "very easy from the sofa" as he responds to claims Aston Martin could have won in Monaco.BBC Sport - Published | Was Monaco Grand Prix one that got away for Alonso? Analysing the timing data around the crucial pit-stop period during the Monaco Grand Prix suggests it was a race Fernando Alonso could have won.BBC Sport - Published |
Alonso targets ‘one-off opportunity’ for Monaco win Fernando Alonso says he starts this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix "thinking I will try to win" and maximise a "one-off opportunity".BBC Sport - Published | Alonso wants rules given more time amid criticism Fernando Alonso says Formula 1 should give its rules more time before taking action to try to fix the lack of on-track entertainment.BBC Sport - Published |
How Alonso helped Aston Martin leap on to the podium Fernando Alonso's contribution to Aston Martin's leap to the podium should not be underestimated, says team principal Mike Krack.BBC Sport - Published | Alonso tops rain-affected Australian GP second practice Fernando Alonso sets the early pace in second practice at the Australian Grand Prix before rain affected the majority of the session.BBC Sport - Published |
Alonso podium reinstated after demotion overturned Fernando Alonso is reinstated to third place in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after stewards overturn their earlier decision to demote him.BBC Sport - Published | Red Bull dominate but Alonso the star in Bahrain The remarkable rise to the front of Fernando Alonso and his Aston Martin team was the story of the Bahrain Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.BBC Sport - Published |
Alonso beats Red Bulls in second Bahrain practice Fernando Alonso pips pre-season favourites Red Bull to set the pace in Friday practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.BBC Sport - Published | Alonso targets success with Aston Martin Fernando Alonso says he is convinced the Aston Martin team he has joined this year will become winners in Formula 1 in the future.BBC Sport - Published |
Alonso 'impressive' in first Aston Martin outing Fernando Alonso was 'very impressive' in first Aston Martin outing following his move from Alpine, team principal Mike Krack says.BBC Sport - Published | |
