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Spanish racing driver (born 1981)

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Fernando Alonso: Spanish racing driver (born 1981)
Fernando Alonso Díaz is a Spanish racing driver currently competing for Aston Martin in Formula One. He won the series' World Drivers' Championship in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, and has also driven for Minardi, McLaren, Ferrari, and Alpine. With Toyota, Alonso won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice, in 2018 and 2019, and the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2018–19. He also won the 24 Hours of Daytona with Wayne Taylor Racing in 2019. As of 2024, Alonso is the only driver to win both the F1 World Drivers' Championship and the World Endurance Championship, even if the World Sportscar Championship is included in WEC.

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Verstappen beats Hamilton to Chinese GP sprint win

Max Verstappen fights past Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to win the Chinese Grand Prix sprint race.
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Norris on Chinese GP sprint pole ahead of Hamilton

Lando Norris beats Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso to take pole position for the sprint race at the Chinese Grand Prix in a hectic wet session.
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Hamilton says he plans to race 'well into' his 40s

Lewis Hamilton says he will join his old rival Fernando Alonso in racing in Formula 1 'well into my 40s'.
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'Alonso's passion for F1 shines blindingly bright'

Fernando Alonso's passion for Formula 1 shines like a blinding light as 42-year-old announces his decision to race on with Aston Martin, writes Andrew Benson.
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Alonso extends Aston Martin deal until end of 2026

Fernando Alonso signs a deal to stay with Aston Martin until at least the end of 2026 - keeping him in Formula 1 until he is 45.
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Aston Martin will not appeal Alonso penalty

Aston Martin will not appeal the penalty against Fernando Alonso at last weekend's Australian Grand Prix for "potentially dangerous" driving.
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Alonso penalised over Russell crash incident

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso is penalised 20 seconds for "potentially dangerous driving" at the Australian Grand Prix.
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Alonso given 'potentially dangerous driving' penalty

Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso is penalised 20 seconds for "potentially dangerous driving" after the Australian Grand Prix.
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Bearman 'proud' of Hamilton and Alonso praise

Teenager Oliver Bearman says it was "really fulfilling" to have Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso praise him after his F1 debut.
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Alonso fastest in Saudi Arabian GP second practice

Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso sets the pace from George Russell and Max Verstappen in Saudi Arabian Grand Prix second practice.
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Verstappen fastest in Saudi GP first practice

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace in first practice at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix ahead of Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso.
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Who will define F1's 'ultramarathon' 2024 season?

Max Verstappen, Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso are set to define the 2024 F1 season, but there is plenty of interest elsewhere, writes Andrew Benson.
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Hamilton could spark Ferrari title charge - Alonso

Fernando Alonso says Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari could turn the Italian team into championship contenders in 2025.
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Life begins at 43: Aston could extend Alonso contract

Aston Martin say they want to keep Fernando Alonso beyond the end of his current contract next year.
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How Alonso's 'Neverkusen' are challenging Kane's Bayern

The Bundesliga conversation has been dominated this season by Harry Kane and his record-breaking scoring exploits, but Bayern Munich are not even top of the league.
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'Alonso masterclass burnishes the legend of one of the greatest'

Fernando Alonso produced another extraordinary performance to claim a thrilling third place in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.
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Alonso annoyed with rumours of move to Red Bull

Fernando Alonso makes it clear he is annoyed with claims that he could switch to Red Bull from Aston Martin and says there will be "consequences".
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Verstappen's dominance underestimated - Alonso

Max Verstappen's achievements in dominating this season are being "underestimated", according to two-time world champion Fernando Alonso.
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Verstappen quickest in first practice at Zandvoort

Red Bull's Max Verstappen sets the pace in first practice at his home Dutch Grand Prix ahead of Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton.
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'F1 is a great show; you need to play a character'

Fernando Alonso tells BBC Sport's Andrew Benson about being on 'the dark side', feeling misunderstood and being competitive.
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Verstappen would like 'animal' Alonso to win if he cannot

verstappen would like 'animal' alonso to win if he cannot
Championship leader Max Verstappen says if he cannot win any race this year, he would like to see Fernando Alonso win it instead.
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Hamilton and Alonso rue Spanish qualifying errors

Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso say errors prevented them from joining Red Bull's Max Verstappen on the front row for the Spanish Grand Prix.
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Verstappen completes practice double in Spain

verstappen completes practice double in spain
Max Verstappen's Red Bull heads the Aston Martin of home hero Fernando Alonso in Friday practice at the Spanish Grand Prix.
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'F1 easy from the sofa' - Alonso on Monaco critics

'f1 easy from the sofa' - alonso on monaco critics
Fernando Alonso says Formula 1 is "very easy from the sofa" as he responds to claims Aston Martin could have won in Monaco.
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Was Monaco Grand Prix one that got away for Alonso?

was monaco grand prix one that got away for alonso?
Analysing the timing data around the crucial pit-stop period during the Monaco Grand Prix suggests it was a race Fernando Alonso could have won.
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Alonso targets ‘one-off opportunity’ for Monaco win

alonso targets ‘one-off opportunity’ for monaco win
Fernando Alonso says he starts this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix "thinking I will try to win" and maximise a "one-off opportunity".
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Alonso wants rules given more time amid criticism

alonso wants rules given more time amid criticism
Fernando Alonso says Formula 1 should give its rules more time before taking action to try to fix the lack of on-track entertainment.
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How Alonso helped Aston Martin leap on to the podium

how alonso helped aston martin leap on to the podium
Fernando Alonso's contribution to Aston Martin's leap to the podium should not be underestimated, says team principal Mike Krack.
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Alonso tops rain-affected Australian GP second practice

alonso tops rain-affected australian gp second practice
Fernando Alonso sets the early pace in second practice at the Australian Grand Prix before rain affected the majority of the session.
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Alonso podium reinstated after demotion overturned

alonso podium reinstated after demotion overturned
Fernando Alonso is reinstated to third place in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix after stewards overturn their earlier decision to demote him.
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Red Bull dominate but Alonso the star in Bahrain

red bull dominate but alonso the star in bahrain
The remarkable rise to the front of Fernando Alonso and his Aston Martin team was the story of the Bahrain Grand Prix, writes Andrew Benson.
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Alonso beats Red Bulls in second Bahrain practice

alonso beats red bulls in second bahrain practice
Fernando Alonso pips pre-season favourites Red Bull to set the pace in Friday practice at the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix.
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Alonso targets success with Aston Martin

alonso targets success with aston martin
Fernando Alonso says he is convinced the Aston Martin team he has joined this year will become winners in Formula 1 in the future.
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