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 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.

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

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.

1995: End of primary education

In 1995, Alonso finished his education at the Holy Guardian Angel Primary School.

2000: Leaves Institute Leopoldo Alas Clarín

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

2005: UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador

Since 2005, Alonso has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.

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.

2007: Founding of the Fundación Fernando Alonso

In 2007, Fernando Alonso founded the Fundación Fernando Alonso to promote motor racing and road safety education.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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: 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.

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.