Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso Diaz is a Formula One race driver from Spain. He started his racing career early and entered the world of Formula One after successive wins at the junior level. His entry on the racing circuit with successive championships in the mid-2000s marked the end of the Michael Schumacher era. A driver of undeniable talent, he first became Formula One World Drivers’ Champion during his stint with Renault in 2005. In his first race of the 2005 season in Australia, Alonso shrugged off a beginning from the second tier of the grid to finish on the podium with a third-place finish. He then went on win the successive two races. The dream run continued, and his consistent form and daring style made him the youngest F1 champion at that point of time. An encore in the 2006 season made him the youngest double champion in the sport’s history. He has since been associated with several other teams, including McLaren, Mercedes and Ferrari. Although he has not managed to win any more championships since 2006, he remains one of the most respected drivers on the circuit, alongside Kimi Räikkönen, Sebastian Vettel and Lewis Hamilton. Thanks to his career statistics, his position as one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time is secure.