History of Fernando Alonso in Timeline
Fernando Alonso is a highly accomplished Spanish racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Aston Martin. He is a two-time Formula One World Champion, securing the titles in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, and has achieved 32 Grand Prix victories across 23 seasons. Alonso has also excelled in endurance racing, winning the 2018–19 FIA World Endurance Championship and twice winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Toyota. Notably, he is the only driver to have won both the Formula One World Drivers' Championship and the World Sportscar/World Endurance Drivers' Championship, solidifying his status as a versatile and successful motorsport competitor.
1 hour ago : Alonso eyes Chinese GP distance, Stroll praises progress, Honda reveals target.
Fernando Alonso aims for a full Chinese Grand Prix distance with Aston Martin. Lance Stroll gave a short positive review of Aston Martin's improvements since Australia. Alonso and Honda announced a new target for their partnership.
1979: Jody Scheckter's criticism
In 1979, world champion Jody Scheckter criticized Alonso for allegedly causing problems within racing teams.
July 1981: Birth in Oviedo, Asturias
On 29 July 1981, Fernando Alonso was born to a working-class family in Oviedo, Asturias, Northern Spain.
July 1981: Fernando Alonso's Birth
On July 1981, Fernando Alonso was born.
1985: Education at Holy Guardian Angel Primary School
From 1985, Alonso was educated at the Holy Guardian Angel Primary School in Oviedo.
1988: Children's Junior Championship of the Asturias and Galicia
In 1988, Alonso won the Children's Junior Championship of the Asturias and Galicia.
1989: Children's Junior Championship of the Asturias and Galicia
In 1989, Alonso won the Children's Junior Championship of the Asturias and Galicia.
1990: Progressed to the Cadet class
In 1990, Alonso progressed to the Cadet class.
1990: Wins Asturias and Basque Country Cadet Championship
In 1990, Alonso won the Asturias and the Basque Country Cadet Championship.
1991: Second in Spanish Cadet National Championship
In 1991, Alonso finished second in the Spanish Cadet National Championship.
1993: Joins Italian American Motor Engineering works team
In 1993, Alonso joined the Italian American Motor Engineering works team.
1995: End of primary education
In 1995, Alonso finished his education at the Holy Guardian Angel Primary School.
1995: Third at CIK-FIA Cadets' Rainbow Trophy
In 1995, Alonso was third at the Commission Internationale de Karting (CIK-FIA) Cadets' Rainbow Trophy.
1995: Third successive Spanish Junior National Championships
In 1995, Alonso won his third successive Spanish Junior National Championship.
July 1996: World karting championship victory
In July 1996, Alonso won his world karting championship victory, aged 14, in a kart with the number 14.
1996: Won Several Karting Championships
In 1996, Alonso won the fourth Spanish Junior Karting Championship, the Trofeo Estival, the Marlboro Masters, and the CIK-FIA 5 Continents Juniors Cup at the Karting Genk.
1996: CIK-FIA Five Continents Cup win
In 1996, at the age of fifteen, Alonso won the CIK-FIA Five Continents Cup.
1997: Italian and Spanish International A championships wins
In 1997, Alonso took the Italian and Spanish International A championships and was second in the European Championship with nine wins, the Masters Karting Paris Bercy and the Spanish Karting Championship.
December 1999: Formula One Test Drive
In December 1999, Cesare Fiorio gave Alonso a test in a Formula One car at the Circuito de Jerez.
1999: Sports car endurance racing debut
In 1999, Alonso made his sports car endurance racing debut at the 24 Hours of Barcelona, finishing third in the M10 class and tenth overall in a Hyundai Accent.
1999: Euro Open by Nissan Win
In 1999, Alonso won the Euro Open by Nissan.
1999: Car racing debut in Euro Open by Nissan
In 1999, at the age of seventeen, Alonso made his car racing debut in the Euro Open by Nissan with Campos Motorsport, winning the title from Manuel Gião.
2000: Leaves Institute Leopoldo Alas Clarín
In 2000, Alonso left the Institute Leopoldo Alas Clarín of San Lazaro due to his motor racing career.
2000: International Formula 3000 Championship
In 2000, Alonso progressed to the International Formula 3000 Championship with the Minardi-backed Team Astromega, finishing second at the Hungaroring and winning at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps.
2000: Test and Reserve Driver for Minardi
In 2000, Alonso was Minardi's test and reserve driver.
2001: Joins Minardi Race Team
In 2001, Alonso joined Minardi's race team, finishing tenth in the German Grand Prix.
2001: Formula One Debut at Australian Grand Prix
In 2001, Alonso made his Formula One debut with Minardi at the Australian Grand Prix.
2001: Wins Race of Champions Nations' Cup
In 2001, Alonso won the Race of Champions Nations' Cup.
2001: Helmet manufactured by Bieffe
In 2001, Alonso's helmet was manufactured by Bieffe, featuring the yellow and red colours of the flag of Spain.
May 2002: Drove a Jaguar in an evaluation session
In May 2002, Alonso drove a Jaguar in an evaluation session against test drivers André Lotterer and James Courtney at the Silverstone Circuit.
2002: Signs as Renault's test driver
In 2002, Alonso signed as Renault's test driver, working with the engineering department and testing in Spain and the United Kingdom.
2003: Helmet manufactured by Arai
From 2003 to 2009, and again in 2016, Alonso's helmet was manufactured by Arai, featuring the yellow and red colours of the flag of Spain.
2003: Joins Renault and becomes youngest polesitter and race winner
In 2003, Alonso joined Renault as a full-time driver. He became the youngest polesitter at the Malaysian Grand Prix and the youngest race winner at the Hungarian Grand Prix that year.
2003: Promoted to Renault race team
In 2003, Alonso was promoted to the Renault race team and broke the records of youngest driver to win a pole position at the Malaysian Grand Prix and youngest F1 race winner at the Hungarian Grand Prix later in the year.
2003: Autosport Gregor Grant Award and National Sports Award
In 2003, Fernando Alonso received the Autosport Gregor Grant Award for winning the 2003 Hungarian Grand Prix and the Princess Cristina National Sports Award for sporting newcomer.
2004: Several podiums in 2004 campaign
In 2004, Alonso achieved several podium finishes during his campaign.
2004: Improved season with Renault
In 2004, Alonso had an improved season with Renault, finishing the Australian Grand Prix in third position and taking three more podium finishes, achieving fourth in the World Drivers' Championship.
February 2005: Named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
In February 2005, the UNICEF Spanish Committee named Fernando Alonso a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador to promote and defend children's rights and awareness of UNICEF.
April 2005: Contract extension with Renault
In April 2005, Alonso signed a contract extension with Renault for 2006, with bookmakers installing him as the favorite to retain the Drivers' Championship.
April 2005: Lorenzo Bandini Trophy Recipient
In April 2005, Fernando Alonso was named the recipient of the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy, adding to his accolades in motorsports.
October 2005: Prince of Asturias Award for Sports
In October 2005, Fernando Alonso received the Prince of Asturias Award for Sports, recognizing his achievements in Formula One.
2005: Wins First World Championship
In 2005, Alonso stayed at Renault and dueled with McLaren driver Kimi Räikkönen for the World Championship. Alonso won seven victories, six pole positions and fourteen podium finishes, eclipsing Emerson Fittipaldi as the youngest World Drivers' Champion.
2005: First Formula One World Championship Title
In 2005, Fernando Alonso won his first Formula One World Drivers' Championship with Renault.
2005: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador
Since 2005, Alonso has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
May 2006: Sportsman of the Year Award and Gold Medal of Sports Merit
From October 2005 to May 2006, Fernando Alonso received the Premios Nacionales del Deporte Sportsman of the Year Award and the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit for winning the 2005 F1 World Championship.
November 2006: Marriage to Raquel del Rosario
In November 2006, Fernando Alonso married Raquel del Rosario, the lead singer of the Spanish pop band El Sueño de Morfeo.
November 2006: First appearance for McLaren in test session
In November 2006, Renault allowed Alonso to make his first appearance for McLaren in a test session at the Circuito de Jerez.
December 2006: Contract expired with Renault
Alonso's contract with Renault expired on 31 December 2006, and he was not granted an early release for sponsorship reasons.
2006: Defends Title
In 2006, Alonso successfully defended his title from Michael Schumacher.
2006: Wins Second World Championship
In 2006, Alonso's primary competition was Ferrari driver Michael Schumacher. Alonso won six of the first nine races, led the championship, and ultimately won the championship by finishing second at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix, becoming Formula 1's youngest double World Champion.
2006: Second Formula One World Championship Title
In 2006, Fernando Alonso secured his second consecutive Formula One World Drivers' Championship with Renault.
2006: Appointment as GPDA Director
In 2006, Fernando Alonso was appointed as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA), along with Mark Webber and Ralf Schumacher.
2006: Autosport International Racing Driver of the Year
In 2006, Fernando Alonso was named the Autosport International Racing Driver of the Year, recognizing his exceptional performance in motorsports.
2007: Drives for McLaren
In 2007, Alonso drove for McLaren, achieving four Grand Prix victories and finishing third overall with 109 points.
2007: Founding of the Fundación Fernando Alonso
In 2007, Fernando Alonso founded the Fundación Fernando Alonso to promote motor racing and road safety education.
2008: Returns to Renault and wins multiple races
In 2008, Alonso returned to Renault, winning multiple races, including the Singapore Grand Prix.
2008: Helmet with spade, ace, and heart symbols
In 2008, Alonso's helmet had two pictures of a spade, ace, and heart symbol to show he was a two-time world champion.
2008: Joins Renault, Wins in Singapore and Japan
In 2008, Fernando Alonso rejoined Renault on a two-year contract. He won the Singapore and Japan races that year. In the Singapore race, his teammate Nelson Piquet Jr. was ordered to deliberately crash. Alonso scored more points than any other driver in the final five races and finished fifth in the Drivers' Championship.
2008: Alonso Featured on Forbes Celebrity 100 List
In 2008, Fernando Alonso was featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list, recognizing his widespread fame and financial success.
2009: Helmet manufactured by Arai
From 2003 to 2009, Alonso's helmet was manufactured by Arai, featuring the yellow and red colours of the flag of Spain.
2009: Agrees to Drive for Ferrari
In 2009, Fernando Alonso agreed with Ferrari president Luca Cordero di Montezemolo to drive for Ferrari. However, the move was initially delayed.
2009: Resigns with Renault, Achieves Podium in Singapore
In 2009, Fernando Alonso re-signed with Renault on a two-year contract. He achieved one podium finish, a third place at the Singapore Grand Prix. He also won pole position for the Hungarian Grand Prix but retired due to an incorrectly fitted wheel. Alonso finished ninth in the Drivers' Championship.
2010: Helmet manufactured by Schuberth
From 2010 to 2015, Alonso's helmet was manufactured by Schuberth, featuring the yellow and red colours of the flag of Spain.
2010: Signs for Ferrari
In 2010, Alonso signed for Ferrari, finishing runner-up to Sebastian Vettel.
2010: Popularity in Grand Prix Drivers' Association fan surveys
In 2010, Alonso was within the top two most popular drivers in the Grand Prix Drivers' Association fan surveys.
2010: End of GPDA Directorship
In 2010, Fernando Alonso's tenure as a director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA) came to an end.
December 2011: Divorce from Raquel del Rosario
In December 2011, Fernando Alonso and Raquel del Rosario, the lead singer of El Sueño de Morfeo, ended their marriage.
2011: Gold and white helmet
From 2011 to 2013, for three successive Monaco Grand Prix and the 2011 Singapore Grand Prix, Alonso wore a gold and white helmet to replace the blue and yellow.
2011: Voice cameo in Cars 2
In 2011, Alonso made a voice cameo appearance as an anthropomorphic version of himself in the Spanish dub of "Cars 2".
2011: Single victory in 2011
In 2011, Alonso took a single victory as Red Bull consolidated their advantage.
2011: Agreement to drive for Ferrari
In 2011, Fernando Alonso had initially agreed to drive for Ferrari from 2011 on, but it was moved to 2010.
2011: Promotion of Polio Eradication Efforts in India
In 2011, Fernando Alonso promoted India's efforts to eradicate polio as part of his work as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
2011: Wins British Grand Prix, Finishes Fourth Overall
In 2011, Fernando Alonso won the British Grand Prix and claimed ten podium finishes. He finished fourth overall in the Drivers' Championship with 257 points.
June 2012: Forbes Names Alonso Top-Earning Driver
From June 2012, Forbes listed Fernando Alonso as one of the world's highest-paid athletes, naming him motorsport's top-earning driver from June 2012 to June 2013.
2012: Runner-up to Vettel again in 2012
In 2012, Alonso finished runner-up to Vettel again.
2012: Runner-Up in the Championship
In 2012, Fernando Alonso extended his contract with Ferrari until 2016. He won races in Malaysia, Valencia, and Germany. Despite leading the Drivers' Championship, he finished as runner-up for the second time in his career with 278 points.
2012: Promotion of Handwashing with Soap to School Children
In 2012, Fernando Alonso supported the promotion of handwashing with soap to school children, contributing to UNICEF's health initiatives.
June 2013: Forbes Lists Alonso as Top-Earning Driver
Forbes continued to list Fernando Alonso as motorsport's top-earning driver until June 2013, recognizing his high earnings from endorsements and his F1 salary.
2013: White helmet celebrating career points
At the 2013 Indian Grand Prix, Alonso sported a white helmet to celebrate his total career points scored up to the preceding Japanese Grand Prix of 1571, with the words "F1 points World Record".
2013: Highest finish since 2013
In 2013, Alonso achieved his highest finish in the standings since that year, ending the season in fourth place.
2013: Runner-up to Vettel again in 2013
In 2013, Alonso finished runner-up to Vettel again.
2014: Winless 2014 season
Alonso had a winless season in 2014 amidst new engine regulations.
2014: Ferrari farewell helmet
At the 2014 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Alonso's final event for Ferrari, he wore a helmet with a picture depicting a pit stop in that year in red, the signature of team members, and the flag of Italy.
2014: Car number selection
For the 2014 season, Alonso requested the number 14 for his F1 car, as it has been his lucky number since his world karting championship victory on 14 July 1996.
2014: Finishes Third in China and Second in Hungary, Sixth Overall
In 2014, Fernando Alonso finished third in the Chinese Grand Prix and second in the Hungarian Grand Prix. He finished sixth in the Drivers' Championship with 161 points.
2014: Leaves Ferrari
In 2014, Fernando Alonso had disagreements with team principal Marco Mattiacci and left Ferrari after contract negotiations fell through.
2014: Third place finish at Qatar
In August 2021, Alonso had his first podium finish since the 2014 Hungarian Grand Prix, at Qatar.
February 2015: Concussion during Testing
In February 2015, Fernando Alonso sustained a concussion during a pre-season test session at Spain's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya and missed the season-opening Australian Grand Prix.
June 2015: Opening of Fernando Alonso Sports Complex and Museum
In June 2015, the Fernando Alonso Sports Complex, featuring a CIK-FIA compliant karting track, and the 'Museo y Circuito Fernando Alonso', showcasing Alonso's racing memorabilia, were opened in Oviedo.
2015: Helmet manufactured by Schuberth
From 2010 to 2015, Alonso's helmet was manufactured by Schuberth, featuring the yellow and red colours of the flag of Spain.
2015: Returns to McLaren
In 2015, Alonso returned to McLaren under Honda power.
2015: Personality Media's favourite male athlete
In 2015, Alonso was Personality Media's favourite male athlete with a 99 percent recognition rating amongst the Spanish public.
2015: Blocked entry to 24 Hours of Le Mans
In 2015, Alonso was scheduled to participate in the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Porsche's Le Mans Prototype 1 team, but Honda blocked his entry.
2015: Engagement to Lara Álvarez
In 2015, Fernando Alonso was engaged to Spanish television presenter Lara Álvarez.
2015: Kimoa Founder and Cycling Team Attempt
In 2015, Fernando Alonso was the founder and brand ambassador of the fashion retailer Kimoa. He also intended to establish the Fernando Alonso Cycling Team to compete in UCI events, but the project failed to materialise.
2016: Contract with Ferrari until 2016
Ahead of 2012, Alonso extended his contract with Ferrari until 2016.
2016: Helmet manufactured by Arai
In 2016, Alonso's helmet was manufactured by Arai, featuring the yellow and red colours of the flag of Spain.
2016: Misses Bahrain Grand Prix, Finishes Tenth Overall
In 2016, Fernando Alonso missed the Bahrain Grand Prix due to injuries sustained at the Australian Grand Prix. He finished tenth in the Drivers' Championship with 54 points.
2016: End of Engagement to Lara Álvarez and relationship with Linda Morselli began
In 2016, Fernando Alonso's engagement to Spanish television presenter Lara Álvarez ended, and he began dating Italian model Linda Morselli from 2016 to 2021.
2016: Forbes Lists Alonso as Top International Star
In 2016, Forbes recognized Fernando Alonso as one of the top-earning international stars, acknowledging his financial success in motorsports.
October 2017: Signs Multi-Year Extension with McLaren
On October 19, 2017, Fernando Alonso signed a multi-year contract extension with McLaren.
November 2017: Establishment of FA Racing G2 Logitech G eSports Team
In November 2017, Fernando Alonso established the FA Racing G2 Logitech G eSports racing team, serving as the team principal, which competed in virtual online racing championships.
November 2017: Supports UNICEF's Anti-Cyberbullying Campaign
In November 2017, Fernando Alonso supported UNICEF's anti-cyberbullying campaign, furthering his role as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
2017: First fastest lap since 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix
At the Zandvoort Grand Prix in 2017, Alonso recorded his first fastest lap since the 2017 Hungarian Grand Prix.
2017: Initial discussions and agreement to enter the Indianapolis 500
Before the 2017 Australian Grand Prix, Zak Brown proposed entering the 2017 Indianapolis 500 to Alonso. Discussions evolved, leading to Alonso agreeing to race. Arrangements were made with Andretti Autosport after initial Honda-powered car concerns were addressed.
2017: Entered Indianapolis 500
In 2017, Alonso entered the Indianapolis 500.
2017: Voice command assistant in Cars 3
In 2017, Alonso was a voice command assistant in the Spanish dub of "Cars 3".
2017: Popularity in Grand Prix Drivers' Association fan surveys
In 2017, Alonso was within the top two most popular drivers in the Grand Prix Drivers' Association fan surveys.
2017: Helmet for Indianapolis 500 and United States Grand Prix
In 2017, Alonso wore a black helmet with red, yellow, and blue stripes at the Indianapolis 500 and the United States Grand Prix.
2017: Rejoins McLaren on a three-year contract
In 2017, Fernando Alonso rejoined McLaren on a three-year contract from 2015 to 2017 with no opt-out clauses.
2017: Fifteenth in the Drivers' Championship
In 2017, Fernando Alonso stayed at McLaren, but poor reliability affected his season, particularly during the early rounds, and his best finish was a sixth place in the Hungarian Grand Prix. After three consecutive top-ten finishes, Alonso finished fifteenth in the Drivers' Championship with seventeen points.
2017: Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year and FIA Hall of Fame Induction
In 2017, Fernando Alonso was voted the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year for his performance in the Indianapolis 500, and he was inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame as a F1 World Champion.
2017: Forbes Lists Alonso Among Highest-Paid Celebrities
In 2017, Forbes listed Fernando Alonso as one of the highest-paid international and European celebrities. He also featured on the Forbes Celebrity 100 list in 2017.
2017: Helmet manufactured by Bell
Since 2017, Alonso's helmet is manufactured by Bell, featuring the yellow and red colours of the flag of Spain.
January 2018: Agreement to enter FIA World Endurance Championship
In January 2018, McLaren and Toyota agreed to allow Alonso to compete in the full 2018–19 FIA World Endurance Championship, joining Sébastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima in Toyota's No. 8 TS050 Hybrid.
August 2018: McLaren plans IndyCar Series entry
In August 2018, McLaren started planning an entry for Alonso in the 2019 IndyCar Series with series support.
2018: Revised helmet livery for 24 Hours of Daytona
For the 2018 24 Hours of Daytona, Alonso revised his helmet livery to white instead of black, without stripes around the front, and featuring the Daytona International Speedway layout on the back.
2018: Helmet design changes
In 2018, Alonso changed his helmet's front livery to predominantly blue, with a lighter blue on the back top and red and yellow on the rear. His helmet for the 2018 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix was divided equally between the flag of Spain and a blue-checkered pattern, with a list of his 32 F1 race victories.
2018: 24 Hours of Daytona Debut
In 2018, Alonso participated in the 24 Hours of Daytona, driving a Ligier JS P217 for United Autosports. The car experienced mechanical issues, leading to a 38th-place finish.
2018: Testing and kart racing preparation
In 2018, Alonso tested a TS050 Hybrid at the Ciudad del Motor de Aragón in February and participated in a 24-hour kart race without artificial lights as part of his preparation.
2018: FIA World Endurance Championship Win
In 2018, Alonso won the FIA World Endurance Championship with Toyota.
2018: Eleventh in the Drivers' Championship, Leaves F1
In 2018, Fernando Alonso finished fifth at the Australian Grand Prix and took nine top-ten finishes. He finished eleventh in the Drivers' Championship with fifty points and left F1 at the end of the season.
2018: Forbes Lists Alonso Among Highest-Paid Athletes
In 2018, Forbes continued to list Fernando Alonso as one of the world's highest-paid athletes, recognizing his high earnings from endorsements and his F1 salary.
2018: Dissolution of FA Racing G2 Logitech G eSports Team
In 2018, the FA Racing G2 Logitech G eSports team, initially established by Fernando Alonso in November 2017, was dissolved.
March 2019: Partnership with Veloce Esports
In March 2019, Fernando Alonso launched another eSports team in partnership with FA Racing and Veloce Esports.
March 2019: Seat fitting and technical preparations for Indianapolis 500
In early March 2019, Alonso visited the McLaren Technology Centre for a seat fitting to get comfortable in the No. 66 Dallara IR18-Chevrolet for the Indianapolis 500.
April 2019: Drives MCL34 in Bahrain Test
In April 2019, Fernando Alonso drove the MCL34 during a two-day in-season post-race Bahrain test to develop tyres for Pirelli.
2019: Entered Indianapolis 500
In 2019, Alonso entered the Indianapolis 500.
2019: 24 Hours of Daytona Win
In 2019, Alonso won the 24 Hours of Daytona with WTR.
2019: Victory at the 24 Hours of Daytona
In 2019, Alonso won the rain-shortened 24 Hours of Daytona with Wayne Taylor Racing, driving a Cadillac DPi-V.R alongside Kamui Kobayashi, Renger van der Zande, and Jordan Taylor.
2019: LMP1 Drivers' Championship win
In 2019, Alonso, along with Sébastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima, won the LMP1 Drivers' Championship, including victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. At the end of the season Alonso left the series.
2019: McLaren Focuses on 2019
In 2019, Fernando Alonso became increasingly annoyed with certain drivers and his commitment to F1 waned after McLaren stopped developing their car to focus on 2019.
2019: FIA Hall of Fame Induction as World Endurance Champion
In 2019, Fernando Alonso was inducted into the FIA Hall of Fame as a FIA World Endurance Champion, making him the first driver to be inducted twice.
2020: Ambassador Contract Expires
At the end of 2019, Fernando Alonso's ambassador contract with McLaren expired and was not renewed for 2020.
2020: Dakar Rally entry
In 2020, Alonso entered the Dakar Rally with Toyota after extensive testing and preparation races, finishing thirteenth overall with co-driver Marc Coma.
2020: Indianapolis 500 Participation
In 2020, Alonso entered the Indianapolis 500 with Arrow McLaren SP, finishing 21st after experiencing a clutch issue during pit stops.
2020: Entered Indianapolis 500
In 2020, Alonso entered the Indianapolis 500.
2020: Hamilton Wins F1 Championship
In 2020, L. Hamilton won the F1 Championship.
2020: Ruoff Mortgage Sponsors Alonso's Indianapolis 500 Attempt
In 2020, Ruoff Mortgage sponsored Fernando Alonso for his attempt to compete in the Indianapolis 500 race.
2020: Testing with Renault
In preparation for his F1 return, in 2020 Alonso performed four testing days driving the Renault R.S.18 and was quickest in the post-2020 season young driver's test driving the Renault R.S.20 for Renault.
August 2021: Extends Contract with Alpine
In August 2021, Fernando Alonso invoked an option to extend his contract for the 2022 season.
2021: Returns to Formula One with Alpine
In 2021, Alonso returned to Formula One with Alpine, recording his first podium in seven years at the Qatar Grand Prix.
2021: Signs with Alpine F1 Team
In 2021, Fernando Alonso was signed to drive for Alpine F1 Team alongside Esteban Ocon. He had to retire in his first race due to debris in his brake duct, and finished eleventh at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
2021: End of Relationship with Linda Morselli
In 2021, Fernando Alonso's relationship with Italian model Linda Morselli came to an end.
2021: Verstappen Wins F1 Championship
In 2021, M. Verstappen won the F1 Championship.
2021: Podium finishes at Azerbaijan Grand Prix and Hungarian Grand Prix
On his Aston Martin debut at the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix, Alonso, benefitting from the much-improved machinery of the Aston Martin AMR23, recovered from a first-lap contact with his teammate Lance Stroll without any damage and went on to finish in third place, securing a podium finish and Aston's first since Sebastian Vettel's podium at the 2021 Azerbaijan Grand Prix (the German would finish second at the 2021 Hungarian Grand Prix but would be disqualified due to insufficient fuel sample).
2022: Starts Second at Canadian Grand Prix, Finishes Ninth
During the 2022 season, Alonso achieved his highest start driving for Alpine during wet qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, starting in second, but finished ninth after a time penalty.
2022: Breaks record for most career starts
In 2022, Alonso broke the record for most career starts.
2022: Verstappen Wins F1 Championship
In 2022, M. Verstappen won the F1 Championship.
2022: Extends Contract with Alpine
In August 2021, Fernando Alonso invoked an option to extend his contract for the 2022 season.
2023: Moves to Aston Martin
In 2023, Alonso moved to Aston Martin, achieving several podiums and finishing fourth in the World Drivers' Championship; he also scored his 100th career podium at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
2023: Verstappen Wins F1 Championship
In 2023, M. Verstappen won the F1 Championship.
2023: Podium Finishes at Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
In 2023, during his Aston Martin debut at the Bahrain Grand Prix, Alonso finished in third place, securing a podium finish. He finished in third again at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, marking his 100th podium. Following the race, he was issued another ten-second penalty due to serving the first one improperly at his pit stop, dropping him to fourth behind George Russell; however, the team's appeal was accepted and the second penalty was reversed, keeping his podium.
2024: 400th Grand Prix weekend
At the 2024 Mexico City Grand Prix, Alonso marked his four-hundredth Grand Prix weekend, a milestone no other driver has reached.
2024: First driver to contest 400 Grands Prix
In 2024, Alonso became the first driver to contest 400 Grands Prix.
2024: Verstappen Wins F1 Championship
In 2024, M. Verstappen won the F1 Championship.
December 2025: Pregnancy Announcement with Melissa Jiménez
In December 2025, it was announced that Fernando Alonso and journalist Melissa Jiménez are expecting their first child, due in March 2026.
2025: A14 Management portfolio
As of 2025, Alonso's driver management company, A14 Management, manages a portfolio of young drivers across several motorsport disciplines, including Maximilian Günther, Clément Novalak, and others.
2025: Norris Wins F1 Championship
In 2025, L. Norris won the F1 Championship.
March 2026: Due date for first child with Melissa Jiménez
In March 2026, Fernando Alonso and journalist Melissa Jiménez are expecting the birth of their first child.
2026: Contracted to Aston Martin until end of 2026 season
As of 2026, Alonso is contracted to remain at Aston Martin until at least the end of the 2026 season.
2026: Formula One Records Held
As of the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso holds several Formula One records.
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