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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Le Mans not Schumacher's ticket back to F1
Mick Schumacher's sidestep into Alpine's world endurance prototype car and shot at Le Mans next year will not help his Formula 1 career.
06:38
Verstappen wants to be 'left alone' for winter - father
After the chequered flag on Sunday, Fernando Alonso asked Max Verstappen what he will be doing over the next few weeks now that the long 2023 season is over.
Nov 28, 09:28
Alonso slams F1's current qualifying format
Fernando Alonso has issued a scathing assessment about Formula 1's three-part current qualifying format.
Nov 27, 08:05
Max Verstappen ends season with win in Abu Dhabi
Max Verstappen ends the 2023 Formula 1 season with victory at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, his 19th win of the campaign.
Nov 26, 15:55
Verstappen won't let Marko be pushed out of F1
Max Verstappen says he will always act with "loyalty" towards his Formula 1 mentor, Dr Helmut Marko.
Nov 26, 08:16
New Alonso contract not agreed yet - Krack
Mike Krack took a small step back after declaring earlier in Abu Dhabi that he wants to extend Fernando Alonso's Aston Martin contract beyond 2024.
Nov 26, 08:10
Gambling loss to be spent on team party - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko says he is "happy" to have lost a 500 euro bet to fellow Red Bull boss Christian Horner at the 2023 season finale in Abu Dhabi.
Nov 26, 08:06
Alonso better than Hamilton, Verstappen - Kubica
Aston Martin wants to sign a new contract with Fernando Alonso.
Nov 25, 06:49
Alonso tips Las Vegas to improve GP for 2024
Fernando Alonso is backing organisers of the new and highly-criticised Las Vegas GP to bounce back with key improvements for 2024.
Nov 20, 06:49
Max Verstappen overcomes penalty to win Las Vegas Grand Prix
Max Verstappen overcomes a penalty handed to him from a first-corner incident to win the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Nov 19, 10:42
Charles Leclerc claims pole for Las Vegas Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc will start on pole position for the Las Vegas Grand Prix, ahead of already-crowned champion Max Verstappen.
Nov 18, 09:47
Alonso-Red Bull rumours might not be wrong - Stuck
Suggestions that Red Bull dump Sergio Perez and replace him with a more competitive teammate for Max Verstappen continue to circulate.
Nov 16, 06:21
Red Bull would be wrong to sack Perez - Massa
Red Bull should not be considering ousting Sergio Perez, according to former Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa.
Nov 13, 06:57
Furious Alonso slams Spanish paparazzi
Fernando Alonso reacted with fury when he visited his native Spain between the Brazilian and Las Vegas grands prix.
Nov 13, 06:56
Alonso's 'relief' at jumping ship from Alpine
Fernando Alonso, despite a renewed spat with ex-teammate Esteban Ocon, has underlined his affection for his former team, Alpine.
Nov 9, 06:32
Pundits deny Perez was impressive in Brazil
Two former F1 drivers remain lukewarm about Sergio Perez's suitability to stay at Red Bull for his 2024 contract.
Nov 7, 07:14
Not betting on Vegas: F1 stars lukewarm on newest GP
Formula 1's next and penultimate stop on its long 2023 calendar is the new Las Vegas GP - but is world champion Max Verstappen looking forward to it?
Nov 7, 07:13
Norris issues coy 'no comment' to Red Bull question
Lando Norris gave an interesting answer to a straightforward question about his future in Formula 1.
Nov 6, 06:23
Perez now emerging from performance slump - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko is relieved that Sergio Perez seems to finally be getting back in top form.
Nov 6, 06:22
Max Verstappen cruises to victory in Brazilian Grand Prix
Already-crowned champion Max Verstappen cruises to yet another victory in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix.
Nov 5, 19:11
Max Verstappen claims Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint victory
World champion Max Verstappen claims his latest victory of the 2023 season by winning the Brazilian Grand Prix Sprint race.
Nov 4, 19:10
New wild rumour: F1 rival tries to poach Marko
The rumours just keep on coming as the tail end of the 2023 Formula 1 season approaches.
Nov 4, 06:40
Stroll's 'plan' is to stay at Aston Martin in '24
Lance Stroll says the "plan" is that he will still be at his father's Aston Martin team in 2024.
Nov 4, 06:36
Alonso probably started Red Bull rumours - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko thinks it might have been Fernando Alonso's camp that triggered the latest firestorm of rumours about his Formula 1 future.
Nov 3, 06:41
Aston Martin colleague slams wild Alonso rumours
One of Fernando Alonso's team colleagues and long-time friends has slammed wild rumours linking the Spaniard with a sensational departure from Aston Martin.
Nov 2, 06:20
F1 pundits doubt Alonso-Perez seat swap rumours
Amid a wave of wild rumours predicting a Fernando Alonso-Max Verstappen pairing at Red Bull in 2024, two expert pundits have played down the likelihood.
Nov 1, 06:42
Aston Martin 'not lost', Alonso not retiring
Amid a wild round of rumours this week, Fernando Alonso insists he is not yet ready to retire.
Nov 1, 06:41
Stroll should consider quitting F1 - Danner
Lance Stroll should think about whether he really wants to remain a Formula 1 driver.
Nov 1, 06:39
Alonso, Aston, Perez: Wild F1 rumours before Brazil GP
Wild rumours are filling the short gap between the Mexican and Brazilian grands prix.
Oct 31, 05:54
Aston Martin slump is 'not a funeral' - Alonso
Fernando Alonso says the public perception of troubled times at Aston Martin is wrong.
Oct 30, 06:54
Record-breaking Max Verstappen wins Mexican Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins the Mexican Grand Prix, claiming a record-breaking 16th victory of the 2023 season.
Oct 29, 22:10
Charles Leclerc claims pole for Mexican Grand Prix
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc claims pole for Sunday's Mexican Grand Prix, edging out teammate Carlos Sainz Jr.
Oct 28, 23:03
Aston Martin risks Mercedes-like slump - Marko
Dr Helmut Marko has warned Aston Martin that it risks following Mercedes into trouble with Formula 1's new-in-2022 ground effect technical rules.
Oct 27, 07:34
Verstappen feels 'safe' with Mexico GP bodyguards
Max Verstappen entered the Mexico GP paddock on Thursday flanked by two large bodyguards.
Oct 27, 07:33
Red Bull set to cull F1 junior driver program
Red Bull is taking the axe to much of its famous and notorious young driver development program.
Oct 25, 07:22
Aston Martin denies Austin upgrade was a flop
Aston Martin has played down suggestions the team is now consistently going backwards despite constant efforts to add developments to the 2023 car.
Oct 24, 07:26
Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc disqualified from United States Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton, along with Charles Leclerc, are both disqualified from the United States Grand Prix after breaching car regulations.
Oct 23, 09:18
Max Verstappen holds off Lewis Hamilton to win United States Grand Prix
Red Bull driver Max Verstappen wins the United States Grand Prix, holding off the late challenge of Lewis Hamilton.
Oct 22, 21:39
'Angry' Alonso often calls FIA president
Fernando Alonso occasionally picks up the phone to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem - and starts to swear!
Oct 22, 07:56
Verstappen says his F1 'mission' is complete
Max Verstappen is already working on his post-Formula 1 plans, insisting he has already achieved everything he wanted to in motor racing's top category.
Oct 22, 07:53
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