Early Life and Education of Fernando Alonso: A Complete Timeline

Discover the defining moments in the early life of Fernando Alonso. From birth to education, explore key events.

Fernando Alonso is a Spanish Formula One driver currently racing for Aston Martin. He is a two-time Formula One World Champion (2005, 2006) with Renault and has achieved 32 Grand Prix victories over 22 seasons. Alonso has also found success 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. Additionally, he won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2019.

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July 1981: Fernando Alonso born

In July 1981, Fernando Alonso was born. He is a Spanish racing driver who competes in Formula One.

July 1981: Alonso's Birth

On 29 July 1981, Fernando Alonso was born to a working-class family in Oviedo, Asturias, Northern Spain. He is the son of José Luis Alonso and Ana Díaz.

1985: Starts at Holy Guardian Angel Primary School

From 1985, Alonso was educated at the Holy Guardian Angel Primary School in Oviedo.

1995: Completes studies at Holy Guardian Angel Primary School

In 1995, Alonso completed his studies at the Holy Guardian Angel Primary School in Oviedo under the Basic Education System.

2000: Leaves Institute Leopoldo Alas Clarín

In 2000, Alonso left the Institute Leopoldo Alas Clarín of San Lazaro during his University Orientation Course due to his motor racing career.

2005: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Since 2005, Alonso has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

February 2015: Accident in Pre-Season Testing

In February 2015, Fernando Alonso sustained a concussion in an accident during pre-season testing at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain. He was replaced by Kevin Magnussen for the Australian Grand Prix.