Fernando Alonso Díaz was born on July 29, 1981, in Oviedo, Spain. He began karting at the age of three, guided by his father José Luis, and quickly established himself as one of the most gifted talents in European motorsport.
He made his Formula 1 debut in 2001 with Minardi before joining Renault, where he became the youngest World Champion in history at the time, claiming back-to-back titles in 2005 and 2006. His move to McLaren in 2007 brought a turbulent season alongside rookie Lewis Hamilton, ending in a three-way championship tie at the final round.
Over the following years Alonso drove for Ferrari, McLaren, and Alpine, consistently extracting results beyond what his machinery deserved. He returned to the grid full-time with Aston Martin in 2023, immediately scoring podiums and reminding the paddock exactly why he is considered one of the greatest drivers of all time.
Alonso is widely regarded as the most complete driver of his generation — exceptional in the rain, a master of tyre management, and relentless under pressure. Beyond Formula 1 he has pursued the Triple Crown of Motorsport, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice and the Indianapolis 500 remaining the only major prize still to elude him.