The fire is still burning. On 1 October 2026 Fernando Alonso confirmed he will stay with Aston Martin for 2027, saying he still feels "that fire inside" on race weekends. It has been a hard first year of the new Aston Martin-Honda partnership, with seven points from 17 races, but his charge to eighth at the Bahrain Grand Prix, moved to Sepang this year, showed the old racecraft is fully intact at 45.
Here is how the boy from Oviedo became one of the most complete drivers the sport has seen. Browse our Formula 1 collection.
Fernando Alonso Fact File
| Full name | Fernando Alonso Díaz |
|---|---|
| Date of birth | 29 July 1981 (age 45) |
| Place of birth | Oviedo, Asturias, Spain |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (171 cm) |
| Event | Formula 1, endurance racing |
| Nationality | Spanish |
| Current team/status | Aston Martin (contracted for 2027) |
| Car number | 14 |
Career History
| Years | Team | Wins | Podiums | Best finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Minardi | 0 | 0 | 23rd |
| 2003–06 | Renault | 15 | 37 | Champion (2005, 2006) |
| 2007 | McLaren | 4 | 12 | 3rd |
| 2008–09 | Renault | 2 | 4 | 5th |
| 2010–14 | Ferrari | 11 | 44 | 2nd (2010, 2012, 2013) |
| 2015–18 | McLaren | 0 | 0 | 10th |
| 2021–22 | Alpine | 0 | 1 | 9th |
| 2023– | Aston Martin | 0 | 8 | 4th |
| Career | F1 total | 32 | 106 | 2 world titles |
Grand Prix wins and podiums only (sprints excluded), with best drivers' championship position for each spell; figures as of the 2026 Singapore Grand Prix.
Early Years in Asturias
Alonso was handed a kart built for his older sister when he was three, and he won his first race at seven. Three straight Spanish junior titles followed from 1993 to 1995, and in 1996 he became a karting world champion in a kart numbered 14, the number he still races today.
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Breakthrough with Renault
He made his Formula 1 debut with Minardi in 2001, spent 2002 as Renault's test driver and then stepped into a race seat. In 2003 he took pole and victory in Hungary, setting youth records along the way.
In 2005 he ended Michael Schumacher's five-year reign to become the youngest world champion at the time, then retained the crown in 2006 after a gripping duel with Schumacher himself.
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Defining Moments
A single season at McLaren in 2007 ended level on points with Lewis Hamilton, one behind Kimi Räikkönen. At Ferrari he was runner-up three times, missing the 2010 and 2012 titles by the narrowest margins.
Away from F1 he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018 and 2019 with Toyota, took the 2018–19 World Endurance Championship and won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2019.
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Later Career and Legacy
After two years away, Alonso returned with Alpine in 2021 and claimed a podium in Qatar. Joining Aston Martin in 2023 brought eight podiums and fourth in the championship, and he became the first driver to start 400 Grands Prix.
The 2026 rules reset has been tough, with early retirements and a car short of pace, but with a new contract signed he remains a benchmark for racecraft and staying power.
Honours
Team
- 24 Hours of Le Mans winner: 2018, 2019
- 24 Hours of Daytona winner: 2019
Individual
- Formula 1 World Champion: 2005, 2006
- 32 Grand Prix wins, 106 podiums, 22 pole positions
- FIA World Endurance Champion: 2018–19
- Karting world champion: 1996
Recognition
- First driver to start 400 Formula 1 Grands Prix
- Youngest world champion at the time of his 2005 title
Away From the Game
Alonso founded the fashion brand Kimoa and runs a driver management company supporting young talent. Near Oviedo he opened the Fernando Alonso Sports Complex in 2015, home to a karting circuit and a museum displaying his cars, helmets and race suits.
FAQs
How old is Fernando Alonso?
Fernando Alonso was born on 29 July 1981, so he is 45.
Where was Fernando Alonso born?
He was born in Oviedo, in the Asturias region of northern Spain.
How tall is Fernando Alonso?
Alonso is listed at 5 ft 7 in (171 cm).
What teams has Fernando Alonso driven for?
Minardi, Renault (two spells), McLaren (two spells), Ferrari, Alpine and Aston Martin, his team since 2023.
How many races has Fernando Alonso won?
He has won 32 Grands Prix and two world titles, plus Le Mans twice and the 24 Hours of Daytona.
Is Fernando Alonso retiring?
No. In October 2026 he signed to stay with Aston Martin for the 2027 season.
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