Fernando Alonso

July 29, 1981 • Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

Two Formula 1 World Championships, Le Mans Winner

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Born: July 29, 1981  |  Birthplace: Oviedo, Asturias, Spain  |  Famous For: Two F1 World Champion, Le Mans Winner, Racing GOAT

El Matador Leo

Fernando Alonso is the most complete racing driver of his generation — possibly ever. Two F1 World Championships. Le Mans 24-hour winner. Daytona 500 participant at 37 with no NASCAR experience. Indianapolis 500 attempts. He conquered every racing discipline through pure skill and a Leo’s total refusal to accept that he might be beaten.

Leo Legacy

  • 2005-06 F1 Championships: Two consecutive world titles at 24 and 25 — youngest double champion at the time
  • Le Mans 2018-19: Won twice with Toyota — F1 champion who conquered endurance racing
  • Indianapolis 500: Multiple attempts — led the race until engine failure on debut
  • F1 longevity: Still competitive in Formula 1 at 40+ — defying age through pure craft

Alonso’s Leo competitiveness means there is no race on Earth he would not enter and expect to win.

“I always believed in myself. If you don’t, who will?”

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