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Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso Díaz is a Spanish racing driver who competes in Formula One for Aston Martin.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Fernando Alonso Díaz is a Spanish racing driver who competes in Formula One for Aston Martin. He is a two-time Formula One World Drivers' Champion, winning the title in 2005 and 2006 with Renault. Alonso is also a major figure in endurance racing, with wins at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the FIA World Endurance Championship.

Early life and background

Fernando Alonso Díaz was born in Oviedo, Spain, on 29 July 1981. He began karting at a young age and rose through junior motorsport before entering Formula One.

Formula One career

Alonso won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship with Renault in 2005 and 2006. He has driven for several teams in Formula One and currently races for Aston Martin.

Endurance racing

Alonso also competed in endurance racing, including the FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. His endurance successes made him one of the few drivers to achieve major titles in both Formula One and sports car racing.

Personal life

Alonso was married to Spanish singer Raquel del Rosario from 2006 to 2011. Publicly available sources also list later partners, but no current spouse is indicated in the cited sources.

Key facts

  • Alonso is a two-time Formula One World Drivers' Champion (2005, 2006).
  • He currently drives for Aston Martin in Formula One.
  • He won the 2018–19 FIA World Endurance Championship and the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice.
  • He is the first Spanish driver to win the Formula One World Championship.
  • His Formula One career spans more than two decades.
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Canadian context

Fernando Alonso is relevant to Canadian readers through Formula One coverage, international motorsport broadcasts, and the global racing series followed by Canadian audiences.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Fernando Alonso?
Fernando Alonso is a Spanish racing driver who competes in Formula One and has won two Formula One World Drivers' Championships.
How old is Fernando Alonso?
He was born on 29 July 1981, which makes him 44 years old as of 23 July 2026.
What team does Fernando Alonso drive for?
He drives for Aston Martin in Formula One.
How many world championships has Fernando Alonso won?
He has won two Formula One World Drivers' Championships, in 2005 and 2006.
What is Fernando Alonso's net worth?
A reliable, current net-worth figure was not provided in the cited sources.
Is Fernando Alonso married?
No current marriage is indicated in the cited sources; he was previously married to Raquel del Rosario from 2006 to 2011.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_Alonso
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, Formula One titles, endurance-racing achievements, and former spouse.
  2. Formula 1 — https://www.formula1.com/en/drivers/fernando-alonso
    Supports: Date of birth and official driver profile for Aston Martin.
  3. Formula 1 — https://www.formula1.com/en/information/drivers-hall-of-fame-fernando-alonso.2Ig4mBh2FaPMgAMjI0bBF9
    Supports: Career overview, two Formula One titles, and team history.
  4. Aston Martin Formula One Team — https://www.astonmartinf1.com/en-GB/driver/fernando-alonso
    Supports: Current team and race wins/titles listed in official driver profile.