F1 Drivers 2026 - Fernando Alonso
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Fernando Alonso
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Alonso expects Aston Martin to lead with Newey despite slow start
Fernando Alonso remains a firm believer in the future of Aston Martin, even as the team prepares for what could be a very difficult start to the 2026 season. The Spaniard is con...
17 Feb 2026 13:37 -
Fernando Alonso Admits 2026 Could Be His Farewell Season
The 2026 season could mark the end of an era for Formula 1, as Fernando Alonso admits it might be his final year in the sport. The Spanish veteran, who is now 44 years old and h...
11 Feb 2026 14:19 -
Fernando Alonso Demands Clarity from FIA Over Mercedes Engine Controversy
The build-up to the 2026 Formula 1 season has been dominated by a brewing technical storm regarding the Mercedes power unit, and now Fernando Alonso has added his authoritative ...
11 Feb 2026 09:10 -
Alonso Energized by First Run in Newey-Designed Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso has officially begun his campaign in the AMR26, a car that carries the weight of massive expectations. For the first time in his illustrious career, the Spanish ...
02 Feb 2026 13:59 -
Damon Hill Warns: "The Joy is Gone" for Hamilton and Alonso
As Formula 1 enters a new era, former world champion Damon Hill has cast a shadow over the futures of two of the sport's greatest icons. Hill believes that the 2026 season c...
29 Jan 2026 13:18 -
Windsor Forecasts a New Championship Order for 2026
The 2026 regulation shake-up is expected to throw the current competitive order into chaos, and F1 analyst Peter Windsor has already ventured a bold prediction. According to the...
15 Jan 2026 17:29 -
Hamilton Heavily Criticised: “Alonso Can Do More With Weaker Cars”
Lewis Hamilton has come under strong criticism from former Formula 1 driver Johnny Herbert, who argues that Fernando Alonso is capable of extracting more performance from weaker...
13 Jan 2026 16:32 -
Steiner Predicts: “Verstappen Will Not Make the Same Mistakes as Alonso”
Günther Steiner believes Max Verstappen is unlikely to repeat the career missteps that limited Fernando Alonso’s title tally. According to the former Haas team princi...
07 Jan 2026 11:38 -
Alonso Believes in Aston Martin Project: “Success Is Inevitable”
Fernando Alonso remains firmly convinced that Aston Martin will achieve success in Formula 1, even if the timing is still uncertain. The two-time world champion says the foundat...
22 Dec 2025 11:51 -
Button: “Fernando Alonso Should Consider Stopping in Formula 1”
Jenson Button believes Fernando Alonso should start thinking seriously about life beyond Formula 1, suggesting that the two-time world champion may be approaching the natural en...
16 Dec 2025 12:41 -
Alonso Hopes Verstappen Keeps the Title Fight Alive
Fernando Alonso says he hopes Max Verstappen and Oscar Piastri can push Lando Norris all the way to Abu Dhabi, keeping the title battle exciting until the final race. The Spania...
28 Nov 2025 11:40 -
Alonso Glad the F1 Season Is Almost Over
Fernando Alonso admits he is relieved the Formula 1 season is nearing its end, saying he is looking forward to “celebrating getting rid of this car” after one of the...
26 Nov 2025 10:39 -
Alonso Says Las Vegas Circuit Is Not Fit for Formula 1
Fernando Alonso has sharply criticised the Las Vegas Grand Prix circuit, calling the track surface “not worthy of Formula 1”. The Spaniard believes the combination o...
24 Nov 2025 10:39 -
Manual Override explained: why Alonso warns about the ping-pong effect
In 2026 Formula 1 will retire the familiar DRS system and introduce a new concept called the Manual Override. The FIA promotes it as a fairer way to help cars overtake, giving t...
10 Nov 2025 18:48 -
Manual override in 2026: will overtaking still work?
When Fernando Alonso warned that Formula 1’s new manual override system could make overtaking harder in 2026, it sounded like just another paddock soundbite. But behind hi...
07 Nov 2025 13:42 -
Alonso sceptical over F1’s new ‘manual override’ overtaking system
Fernando Alonso has voiced his doubts about Formula 1’s upcoming “manual override” system, which will replace DRS when the new technical regulations arrive in ...
07 Nov 2025 12:41 -
Alonso Doubts Verstappen’s Title Chances: “The Car Decides Who Becomes Champion”
With Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri, and Lando Norris locked in a tense three-way fight for the Formula 1 world championship, two-time world champion Fernando Alonso believes the...
24 Oct 2025 09:38 -
Renault to be rebranded as Alpine F1 Team from 2021
It has been revealed Renault is set to be rebranded as the Alpine F1 team for 2021. Renault confirmed the change this morning, as well as a new livery for the team that wi...
06 Sep 2020 11:04 -
Alonso suggests Indy 500 return will be impossible with Renault
Fernando Alonso has said he expects a return to Indianapolis for the famous Indy 500 will be impossible for the next two years when he returns to F1 with Renault next year. Alo...
12 Aug 2020 10:30 -
McLaren happy to partner Alonso for 2021 Indy 500 if allowed by Renault
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has said McLaren would be happy to partner once again with Fernando Alonso for next year's Indianapolis 500 if he is allowed by Renault. Alonso, who w...
06 Aug 2020 15:03 -
Ocon hoping to avoid a 'Vandoorne situation' with Alonso next season
With the news that he will be partnered by Fernando Alonso upon his return to Renault next season, Esteban Ocon is confident that he will not suffer the same fate as Alonso'...
25 Jul 2020 16:24 -
Renault talked to Vettel and Bottas before re-signing Alonso - Prost
Former F1 champion Alain Prost has confessed Renault was in discussions with Sebastian Vettel and Valtteri Bottas before finally resigning Fernando Alonso for a third time. Pro...
16 Jul 2020 13:43 -
Russell: Alonso 'makes sense' for Renault, plays down young driver deprivation comments
George Russell has voiced his approval over the news that Fernando Alonso will return to the grid next year, stating the deal makes sense for both Alonso and Renault. 38-...
09 Jul 2020 16:32 -
Alonso: Renault talks began at the 2019 Abu Dhabi GP
Fernando Alonso has revealed he began talking to Renault about a potential comeback to Formula 1 at the 2019 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. On Wednesday, Renault confirmed that the two-...
09 Jul 2020 08:56 -
Column: Will an Alonso and Abiteboul partnership really work at Renault?
With the news being confirmed today that Fernando Alonso is set to return to F1 with Renault in 2021, it has to be expected that he is coming looking for glory and victorie...
08 Jul 2020 13:47 -
Renault confirms Alonso for 2021 F1 season
Renault has confirmed Fernando Alonso will rejoin the team for the 2021 Formula 1 season alongside Esteban Ocon. Alonso last raced in F1 in 2018, as he opted to walk away from ...
08 Jul 2020 12:59 -
Alonso set for F1 return in 2021 with Renault - reports
Fernando Alonso looks set to return to Formula 1 next season with Renault after a two-year break away from the sport. Alonso walked away from a full-time seat at the end o...
07 Jul 2020 16:31 -
Ocon would be 'very happy' to partner Alonso at Renault in 2021
Esteban Ocon says he would be more than happy to be teamed up with two-time world champion Fernando Alonso in 2021. A seat at Renault is currently vacant for next year followin...
02 Jul 2020 17:07 -
IndyCar: McLaren reveals Alonso's livery for 2020 Indy 500
The Arrow McLaren SP team has revealed the livery Fernando Alonso will use to contest the 2020 Indianapolis 500. The event, which was initially delayed from its usual slot in M...
01 Jul 2020 08:35 -
Webber sees little reason for Alonso to make Renault return
Former F1 driver Mark Webber has said he sees no point for Fernando Alonso to make a return to F1 with Renault given the Spanish driver's hopes to join a race-winn...
20 Jun 2020 09:35 -
Brown: Some current F1 drivers have contacted me over future IndyCar drives
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed that some current Formula 1 drivers have been in contact with him regarding future outings in the NTT IndyCar series. In 2017, Brown was invo...
05 Jun 2020 10:18 -
Renault admits Alonso is 'an option' for 2021
Renault has confirmed that Fernando Alonso is an option for it as it looks to sign a second driver alongside Esteban Ocon in 2021. Earlier this month, McLaren announced that it...
31 May 2020 13:04 -
Domenicali: Alonso return would give F1 'another level'
Former Ferrari boss Stefano Domenicali has spoken about the potential return to F1 for Fernando Alonso, saying that it would be great for the sport if he is able to make a retur...
30 May 2020 11:23 -
Alonso, Leclerc and Giovinazzi sign up for Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans
Charles Leclerc and Antonio Giovinazzi will become teammates at the Virtual 24 Hours of Le Mans next month, it has been confirmed. Fernando Alonso has also announced that he wi...
29 May 2020 18:58 -
Brundle: Renault should invest in infrastructure rather than Vettel
Former grand prix driver Martin Brundle believes Renault should focus its finances on expanding its facilities rather than hiring a superstar driver. Sebastian Vettel has been ...
26 May 2020 11:08 -
Grosjean sees pros and cons in Alonso's potential return to F1
Romain Grosjean says Fernando Alonso's potential return to Formula 1 would be “positive”, but would take away a seat on an already small grid. Alonso has been l...
21 May 2020 14:10 -
Poll: Would you like to see Fernando Alonso back in F1?
With silly season for 2021 in full swing, Fernando Alonso has been linked with a return to Formula 1. A seat has emerged at Renault, the team that the Spaniard won his two worl...
20 May 2020 11:48 -
Column: An open seat at Renault - what's in it for Alonso?
Fernando Alonso has made no secret about his desire to become the best racing driver in the world. With two Formula 1 world titles and two 24 Hours of Le Mans wins under his bel...
19 May 2020 10:18 -
Alonso 'ready to return' to F1, says manager Briatore
Fernando Alonso's manager Flavio Briatore says the two-time world champion is ready to return to Formula 1 following his break from the sport in 2019 and 2020. The Spaniard...
18 May 2020 12:34 -
Brown doubts Alonso will be tempted by Renault return
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes Fernando Alonso will not be tempted back into Formula 1 by the vacant Renault seat in 2021. Daniel Ricciardo will depart the team at the end of 2...
18 May 2020 09:55 -
F1 to stream the 2012 European Grand Prix on Saturday
Formula 1 has confirmed that the next classic race it will stream live on YouTube is the 2012 European Grand Prix in Valencia. The race was the eighth round of the season and h...
16 May 2020 11:15 -
Column: Who could fill the Ricciardo-sized hole at Renault in 2021?
On Thursday, Daniel Ricciardo confirmed that he will leave Renault at the end of the 2020 season to join McLaren alongside Lando Norris. The announcement comes as a big b...
15 May 2020 13:00 -
Could Alonso make F1 return with Renault?
Fernando Alonso may be targetting a comeback on the Formula 1 grid in 2021 with Renault, the team he won two world titles with in the mid-2000s. A vacancy is expected to open u...
14 May 2020 10:35 -
Poll: Who will replace Sebastian Vettel at Ferrari?
On Tuesday, Ferrari announced that Sebastian Vettel would leave the team at the end of the 2020 Formula 1 season. Entering his sixth year with the Scuderia outfit, Vettel racke...
12 May 2020 11:27 -
Alonso knows 2021 plans, hopes to announce soon
Fernando Alonso states he has his driving plans sorted for 2021 and is hoping to make an announcement soon. The two-time Formula 1 world champion walked away from motorsport...
06 May 2020 15:24 -
F1 to stream the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix on Saturday
Formula 1 has announced that it will stream one of the most memorable races in recent F1 history on Saturday, April 25th, showcasing the 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix. Heading...
24 Apr 2020 16:53 -
Heidfeld: Hamilton the fastest, Alonso the best I've raced
Nick Heidfeld has had his say in who he thinks is the better driver between Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. In 2019, Hamilton won his sixth world drivers' championship ...
24 Apr 2020 13:18 -
Button lists the six best drivers he has raced against
Jenson Button has listed the six best drivers he competed against during his 17-year stint in Formula 1. The Briton made his debut in 2000 and walked away from a full-time seat...
14 Apr 2020 12:37 -
Hamilton/Alonso was the 'strongest pairing' in F1 history - de la Rosa
Former F1 driver Pedro de la Rosa has told of his belief that the pairing of Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso at McLaren in 2007 was the strongest pairing in the history of th...
21 Mar 2020 10:16 -
IndyCar: Alonso to compete in Indy 500 with McLaren
It has been announced that two-time world champion Fernando Alonso will return to the Indianapolis 500 with the Arrow McLaren SP team. Alonso is set to return to McLaren to com...
25 Feb 2020 20:48 -
IndyCar: Honda vetoes Alonso's Indy 500 return with Andretti
Fernando Alonso will not make a return to the Indianapolis 500 with Andretti Autosport, with engine supplier Honda taking the decision to veto such a partnership for the pair, a...
03 Feb 2020 10:29 -
Alonso 'fresh and ready' for 2021 F1 return
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso affirms he is "fresh and ready" for a return to the sport in 2021. Alonso departed the grid at the end of ...
30 Jan 2020 10:06 -
Alonso: No one trying to exploit Hamilton's weak points
None of Lewis Hamilton's current Formula 1 rivals are attempting to exploit his weak points, according to two-time world champion Fernando Alonso. In 2019, Hamilton picked ...
29 Jan 2020 15:55 -
Alonso no longer holding ambassador role at McLaren
Fernando Alonso has formally parted ways with McLaren, as he is no longer holding an ambassador role at the team. The Spaniard originally raced for the Woking squad in 2007, jo...
20 Jan 2020 18:42 -
Alonso will decide on potential F1 return 'in the next few months'
Fernando Alonso says he will on decide whether or not he will return to Formula 1 in the coming years "in the next few months". Alonso walked away from the sport at t...
16 Jan 2020 10:09 -
Dakar: Alonso rolls his car at Dakar
Fernando Alonso suffered a scare near the start of the 10th stage at Dakar, when his he rolled his Toyota Hilux. Following the latest completed stage at the Dakar rally, Alonso...
15 Jan 2020 10:48 -
IndyCar: Alonso hoping to finalise 2020 Indy 500 drive 'soon'
Fernando Alonso has asserted that he would like to secure his plans for the 2020 Indialianpolis 500 "soon". The Spaniard is set to return to the Indianapolis Motor Sp...
11 Jan 2020 10:45 -
WEC: Understanding struggles and improving key to Le Mans charge - Alonso
Fernando Alonso says he remembers every lap from this year's 24 Hours of Le Mans and that understanding where to improve was key to taking the victory in the famous rac...
10 Dec 2019 16:06 -
Alonso open to 2021 F1 return
Fernando Alonso admits that he is remaining open to the possibility of returning to Formula 1 for the 2021 season. The Spaniard left the sport at the end of the 2018 campaign f...
01 Dec 2019 09:02 -
Alonso: Verstappen the best in F1 right now
Two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso has ranked Max Verstappen as the best current F1 driver due to his "exciting" racecraft. Verstappen has taken two gr...
14 Nov 2019 14:31 -
Alonso rolls Toyota Hilux at rally debut
Fernando Alonso failed to classify in the final results of the Lichtenberg 400 after he rolled his Toyota Hilux on his rally debut in South Africa. Alonso and co-driver M...
14 Sep 2019 18:06 -
Alonso hints at possible Formula 1 return
Fernando Alonso has hinted that he is considering making a return to Formula 1, but not until the rules are overhauled in the 2021 season. Alonso has been out of the sport sinc...
07 Sep 2019 11:00 -
Sainz denies Alonso helped ease McLaren transition
Carlos Sainz says he received no help from Fernando Alonso when he joined McLaren at the end of the 2018 season. Alonso walked away from an F1 race seat last year after sp...
22 Aug 2019 15:10 -
Mercedes denies any interest in Alonso for 2020
Mercedes has denied that it could make a shock move for Fernando Alonso to partner Lewis Hamilton in 2020. The Silver Arrows is currently evaluating who to place alongside Hami...
21 Aug 2019 09:31 -
Alonso to begin Dakar tests with Toyota
Toyota Gazoo Racing has announced that it will once again join forceds with Fernando Alonso, with the Spaniard taking part in a series of tests ahead of next year's Dakar Ra...
20 Aug 2019 10:30 -
IndyCar: Brown: Door is always open for Alonso
McLaren CEO Zak Brown says the door is always open for Fernando Alonso at McLaren as it prepares for the 2020 IndyCar season. On Friday, the British manufacturer announced that...
10 Aug 2019 15:20 -
Alonso: F1 not attractive enough for 2020 return
Fernando Alonso says that the challenges of Formula 1 are not as attractive as other racing opportunities available to him. The Spaniard has been linked with an F1 return for 2...
19 Jul 2019 12:30 -
McLaren open to Alonso F1 return with rival team
McLaren has affirmed that it would not have any issues with Fernando Alonso potentially returning to Formula 1 with another team. The Spaniard walked away from F1 at the end of...
13 Jul 2019 14:02 -
McLaren denies it has cut ties with Alonso
Fernando Alonso and McLaren have not ended their partnership, GPToday.net understands. Reports emerged on Friday that the double-world champion would no longer continue to work...
05 Jul 2019 17:50 -
Seidl: Alonso, Vandoorne deserve credit for McLaren revival
McLaren team principal Andreas Seidl says the team's 2018 drivers Fernando Alonso and Stoffel Vandoorne deserve credit for McLaren's new found speed this season. T...
01 Jul 2019 15:45
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Aston Martin
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Alpine F1
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McLaren
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McLaren
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Ferrari
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Ferrari
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Ferrari
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Ferrari
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Ferrari
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F1Renault20097
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F1Renault20085
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F1
McLaren
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F1Renault20061
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F1Renault20055
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F1Renault20048
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F1Renault20038
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F1Renault20021
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F1Jaguar20021
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F1Minardi200121
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F1Benetton2001
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International F3000Team Astromega20007
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F1Minardi20001
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World Series by NissanCampos Motorsport19992
Statistics Fernando Alonso
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Amount of victories0
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Amount of podiums9
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Total races192
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Total races with points97
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Amount of poles0
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Times beaten team member (race)18
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Times beaten team member (qualis)12
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Average points per grandprix3
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Average starting position11
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Average finish position11
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Average positions gained0
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Highest position2
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DateGrand PrixQR
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5 - 7 Dec66
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28 - 30 Nov87
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21 - 23 Nov11
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7 - 9 Nov1114
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24 - 26 Oct1418
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17 - 19 Oct1010
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3 - 5 Oct107
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19 - 21 Sep1115
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5 - 7 Sep819
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29 - 31 Aug8
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Driver characteristics
- Team -
- Points 628
- Podiums 9
- Grand Prix 192
- Country Spain
- Date of b. Jul 29 1981 (44)
- Place of b. Oviedo, Spain
- Weight 68 kg
- Length 1.71 m
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