Fernando Alonso
Born: July 29, 1981 (age 42)
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Hometown: Oviedo, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishTeam: Aston Martin
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Alonso should be eight-time world champion, says Verstappen
Max Verstappen believes there's a driver in this year's Formula 1 roster who could have potentially eclipsed the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in terms of titles.
Jul 21, 08:15
Lando Norris secures pole for Hungarian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen denied again
McLaren driver Lando Norris impressively takes pole position for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Jul 20, 16:52
Alonso declined Mercedes opportunity, Wolff reveals
Fernando Alonso was "not interested" in taking over Lewis Hamilton's role at Mercedes.
Jul 12, 08:25
Hamilton fends off Verstappen, Norris to record historic British Grand Prix win
Lewis Hamilton ends a two-and-a-half-year wait for another race win with victory in Sunday's British Grand Prix, his ninth triumph at Silverstone.
Jul 7, 17:08
Historic first British lockout of front row for British Grand Prix
British drivers lock out the first three positions for the British Grand Prix, an historic first ahead of Sunday's showpiece at Silverstone.
Jul 6, 16:35
Aston Martin hints at more high-profile signings
Two key personalities at Aston Martin are suggesting that further "big name signings" may be forthcoming.
Jul 6, 09:33
F1 drivers unite behind Verstappen post-Norris crash
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have publicly patched up their friendship following their recent clash for victory in Austria, while other F1 drivers downplayed the significance of the incident.
Jul 5, 09:17
Andy Cowell eyed for top role at Aston Martin F1 team
Major developments are underway at the highest levels of the floundering Aston Martin team.
Jul 2, 09:44
Briatore predicts Sainz's future team announcement soon
Carlos Sainz's next move in Formula 1 should be confirmed "in the next few days," says Alpine's new executive advisor, Flavio Briatore.
Jul 2, 09:37
Alonso admits struggles may persist beyond next upgrade
A return to form may be a distant prospect for the struggling Aston Martin team, according to lead driver Fernando Alonso.
Jun 30, 10:14
Marko admits Red Bull's upgrades failed in Barcelona
Helmut Marko has acknowledged that Red Bull's recent updates failed to deliver during last weekend's Barcelona race weekend.
Jun 24, 09:16
Alonso on Aston's F1 triple-header: 'It will be painful'
Fernando Alonso is bracing for a challenging triple-header sequence of F1 weekends, describing it as "painful."
Jun 23, 08:52
British drivers dazzle as Max Verstappen denied pole for Spanish Grand Prix
Championship leader Max Verstappen will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix in second place as a number of British drivers impress in qualifying.
Jun 22, 16:30
Briatore confident in reviving Alpine's fortunes in two years
Flavio Briatore is confident he can propel the struggling Alpine team back into Formula 1's "top four" within "two years."
Jun 22, 09:59
Lawrence Stroll's son discusses potential Newey acquisition
The son of Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll has confessed that "everyone" in his father's role is keen to secure a deal with the esteemed Adrian Newey.
Jun 22, 09:58
Newey's potential move to Aston Martin gains traction
Adrian Newey's chances of joining Aston Martin rather than Ferrari have notably increased.
Jun 20, 10:28
'Clown' label casts shadow over two F1 race winners
A notable figure in motor racing has singled out two current Formula 1 drivers whom he believes should leave the sport by the end of 2024.
Jun 19, 08:37
Alonso cools down hype over 2026 F1 rule changes
Fernando Alonso has dismissed the most exaggerated concerns regarding the supposedly revolutionary changes to the F1 rules set for 2026.
Jun 19, 08:35
Verstappen still cruising to 2024 title, Alonso predicts
Despite the decline in Red Bull's recent overwhelming superiority, Max Verstappen is anticipated to clinch his fourth consecutive world championship in 2024, according to Fernando Alonso.
Jun 19, 08:34
Boss admits setbacks in Aston Martin's F1 campaign
Mike Krack, the team boss at Aston Martin, has openly stated that the team is "far behind the plan" regarding their performance improvements for the 2024 season.
Jun 14, 09:06
Max Verstappen wins wet Canadian Grand Prix - how did the drivers react?
Max Verstappen extends his lead at the top of the standings with victory in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, but how did the drivers react?
Jun 9, 21:38
Update on Lance Stroll's F1 future expected shortly
Speculation continues to mount regarding the future of Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll in Formula 1.
Jun 8, 08:05
Alonso sees big-name rumours as positive sign for F1 team
According to lead team driver Fernando Alonso, the current rumors surrounding Aston Martin are a "good sign."
Jun 7, 09:31
Stroll faces criticism as father's patience wears thin
Lance Stroll is facing increased scrutiny as he heads into his home race, the Canadian Grand Prix, with many questioning if 2024 might mark his last year in Formula 1.
Jun 7, 09:28
2026 rule changes stir mixed reactions from F1 drivers
F1's governing body, the FIA, has disclosed the revolutionary chassis regulations for 2026 and beyond.
Jun 7, 09:24
Lance Stroll signals need for change at father's F1 team
Lance Stroll has acknowledged that Aston Martin is reassessing its strategy for developing their underperforming 2024 F1 car.
Jun 6, 09:40
Ocon risks losing F1 career after Alpine split
Esteban Ocon may be at risk of losing his position in Formula 1 at the end of the year.
Jun 5, 09:22
Monaco mishap could end Ocon's F1 journey - experts
Esteban Ocon's recent performance at the Monaco GP might have put his entire Formula 1 career at risk, as per insights from two ex-grand prix racers.
May 29, 09:40
Aston Martin slips below top five F1 teams, Alonso admits
Fernando Alonso has stated that Aston Martin is no longer among the top five Formula 1 teams.
May 28, 08:53
Calls intensify for F1 change after Monaco snoozefest
As celebrations erupted for Charles Leclerc and Ferrari, the Formula 1 community unanimously agreed that Sunday's Monaco GP was uniquely "boring."
May 27, 10:18
F1 eyes changes to revamp Monaco spectacle
High-profile figures in Formula 1 are considering adjustments to the renowned Monaco Grand Prix amid key contractual negotiations.
May 26, 09:05
Charles Leclerc takes pole in Monaco with Max Verstappen down grid
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc takes pole at his home Monaco Grand Prix with Championship leader Max Verstappen down the grid.
May 25, 17:24
No backtrack on Imola upgrade despite Aston Martin decline
Mike Krack affirms that Aston Martin will not be retracting the latest significant upgrade to their Formula 1 car.
May 21, 10:06
Alonso sees danger of midfield stagnation for Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso echoes his mentor Flavio Briatore's sentiment that Aston Martin faces a potential performance slide in the Formula 1 midfield.
May 20, 09:38
Alonso's mentor Briatore criticises Aston Martin's progress
Fernando Alonso's principal advisor has indicated that the Aston Martin team is "going backwards."
May 19, 09:21
Alonso advocates for unity in fixing F1's penalty system
Fernando Alonso has expressed dissatisfaction with the current management of Formula 1 races, voicing concerns that he claims are shared by many others in the sport.
May 17, 09:37
Newey's talks with Williams on hold as F1 awaits decision
The Formula 1 world is eagerly awaiting news of Adrian Newey's future plans.
May 17, 09:34
Aston Martin condemns disrespect towards Lance Stroll
Rival Formula 1 teams often treat Lance Stroll with "disrespect" and "unfairness," according to Aston Martin boss Mike Krack.
May 16, 08:04
Vasseur expects smooth transition for Hamilton and Leclerc
Frederic Vasseur is optimistic that Lewis Hamilton will have a harmonious relationship with Charles Leclerc once the seven-time world champion joins Ferrari from 2025 onwards.
May 15, 09:31
Former F1 steward criticises sport's modern direction
A past FIA steward has voiced strong criticism of the contemporary state of Formula 1.
May 8, 09:47
