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 with Renault) and has secured 32 Grand Prix victories over 22 seasons. Beyond Formula One, Alonso has excelled in endurance racing, winning the 2018-19 FIA World Endurance Championship and twice winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Toyota. He uniquely holds both the Formula One World Drivers' Championship and the World Sportscar/World Endurance Drivers' Championship titles. Furthermore, 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.

1985: Attended Primary School

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

1995: Finished Primary School

In 1995, Alonso finished primary school at the Holy Guardian Angel Primary School in Oviedo.

2000: Left School for Motor Racing

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

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 the Spanish pop band El Sueño de Morfeo, divorced.

2014: Request for car number 14

For the 2014 season, Alonso requested the car number 14 due to it being his lucky number since his karting victory on 14 July 1996.

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', showcasing his racing career memorabilia, were both opened in Oviedo.

2015: Failed attempt to establish Fernando Alonso Cycling Team

In 2015, Fernando Alonso intended to establish the Fernando Alonso Cycling Team to compete in UCI events; however, the project failed to materialize.

2015: Engagement to Lara Álvarez

In 2015, Fernando Alonso was engaged to Spanish television presenter Lara Álvarez.

2016: End of engagement with Lara Álvarez

In 2016, Fernando Alonso's engagement to Spanish television presenter Lara Álvarez ended.

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, where he served as team principal and competed in virtual online racing championships.