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 highly accomplished Spanish racing driver currently competing in Formula One for Aston Martin. He is a two-time Formula One World Drivers' Champion (2005, 2006), securing 32 Grand Prix victories over 22 seasons. Alonso has also achieved significant success in endurance racing, including winning the 2018-19 FIA World Endurance Championship and twice winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Toyota. He is the only driver to hold both the Formula One World Drivers' Championship and the World Sportscar/World Endurance Drivers' Championship titles, and he won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2019.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

July 1981: Fernando Alonso Born

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

July 1981: Born in Oviedo, Spain

In July 1981, Fernando Alonso was born to a working-class family in Oviedo, Asturias, Northern Spain.

1985: Started Primary School

In 1985, Fernando Alonso began his education at the Holy Guardian Angel Primary School in Oviedo.

1995: Finished Primary School

In 1995, Fernando Alonso completed his primary education at the Holy Guardian Angel Primary School in Oviedo.

2000: Left School for Racing

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

2005: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Since 2005, Alonso has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

June 2015: Opening of the 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', a museum dedicated to his racing career, were opened.

2025: A14 Management's Driver Portfolio

As of 2025, Alonso's driver management company, A14 Management, included Maximilian Günther, Clément Novalak, Nikola Tsolov, Gabriel Bortoleto, Pepe Martí, Sebastián Montoya, Chloe Chambers, Han Cenyu, Andrés Cárdenas and Carl Bennett.