Fernando Alonso
Born: July 29, 1981 (age 43)
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Hometown: Oviedo, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishTeam: Aston Martin
Sports Mole has 2,289 articles about Fernando Alonso. Articles 1 to 40:
Alonso slams F1's media overload
Fernando Alonso has a straightforward suggestion for enhancing Formula 1: "Less media."
1 day ago
Lack of 'Newey effect' at Aston Martin 'surprising'
A former Formula 1 driver has expressed astonishment that Adrian Newey's influence has not yet surfaced at Aston Martin.
4 days ago
Alonso stands up for 'boring' Suzuka GP
Fernando Alonso has come to the defence of the Suzuka circuit following widespread grumbling about the lacklustre Japanese Grand Prix.
5 days ago
Honda to help shape Aston Martin's driver lineups
Honda is poised to play a role in determining Aston Martin's future driver lineup, perhaps even starting with the team's 2026 campaign.
5 days ago
Verstappen sparked emergency meeting before win
Max Verstappen was the driving force behind an urgent technical meeting at Red Bull's Milton Keynes headquarters, held in the days before he clinched his first win of the season from pole at Suzuka.
6 days ago
Marko slams Horner rumours as 'absolute nonsense'
Dr Helmut Marko has fiercely dismissed suggestions that his influence within Red Bull has waned, labelling such reports as baseless.
7 days ago
Bortoleto faced up to Marko after 'B driver' insult
Formula 1 newcomer Gabriel Bortoleto directly addressed Dr Helmut Marko after the Red Bull advisor branded him a 'B-grade' driver in recent media remarks.
9 days ago
Newey yet to offer big ideas for 2025 car - Alonso
Adrian Newey has not yet proposed any improvements at all for Aston Martin's current Formula 1 car, according to Fernando Alonso.
9 days ago
Piastri targets 2025 title ahead of teammate Norris
Oscar Piastri is brimming with assurance that he can contend for the 2025 drivers' championship.
12 days ago
Rene Arnoux predicts end for Alonso's F1 career
A prominent ex-Formula 1 driver believes Fernando Alonso's time in the sport is drawing to a close.
13 days ago
Honda backs Tsunoda for Aston Martin switch
Honda has signalled its preference for Yuki Tsunoda to transition to Aston Martin.
17 days ago
Alonso admits neck injury amid China GP drama
Fernando Alonso has confessed to competing through the Chinese GP weekend while nursing a slight neck injury.
18 days ago
F1 stars divided on V10 engine revival
Formula 1's leading drivers are divided on whether the sport should fast-track the return of lightweight, loud, fan-favourite V10 engines.
23 days ago
Hulkenberg better than Bottas in 'driver feedback'
Simply changing the driver lineup will eventually pay off in actual laptime, confident Sauber technical boss James Key has declared.
23 days ago
Alonso clams up for Aston Martin's transition year
Fernando Alonso entertained a crowd of journalists in Melbourne by dodging questions about what he'd gleaned from driving his Aston Martin in practice.
29 days ago
Newey's 'magic' only weeks away, predicts Alonso
Fernando Alonso is optimistic that Adrian Newey's "magic" could shine through at Aston Martin within a matter of "weeks".
30 days ago
Marko backs Briatore's threat to axe Doohan
Red Bull adviser Dr Helmut Marko believes Alpine's Flavio Briatore is not bluffing about potentially dropping Jack Doohan from his race seat in the near future.
31 days ago
Newey yet to touch Aston Martin's 2025 car
Adrian Newey has not yet lent his renowned expertise to Aston Martin's 2025 car.
31 days ago
Tsunoda's 2026 future to be clear soon - Honda
Yuki Tsunoda's 2026 destiny will crystallise "very quickly" this year, predicts Koji Watanabe, president of Honda Racing Corporation.
38 days ago
F1 paddock crowns McLaren Bahrain test champions
With Bahrain's pre-season testing now complete, Formula 1 insiders unanimously point to McLaren as the frontrunners for the upcoming Australian Grand Prix.
41 days ago
Aston Martin faces dual on and off-track F1 woes
Aston Martin's green-clad crew wore dour expressions at the Bahrain test, grappling with issues both on and off the circuit.
41 days ago
GPDA's Sainz proposes budget fix for F1 testing
Carlos Sainz, newly appointed director of the Grand Prix Drivers' Association, is urging Formula 1 to rethink its restrictive testing policies.
41 days ago
Hamilton's quali edge faded, race craft still shining - Kiesa
Lewis Hamilton may face challenges in qualifying but could still excel in grands prix following his move to Ferrari, according to a former Formula 1 driver.
46 days ago
Briatore denies being Doohan's F1 career 'killer'
Flavio Briatore isn't ruling out the possibility of Alpine shaking up its driver lineup mid-season in 2025.
48 days ago
Tsunoda fights to stay in Red Bull fold past 2025
Yuki Tsunoda has expressed his desire to stay "in the Red Bull family" well past the 2025 season.
48 days ago
Sainz takes GPDA role amid swearing ban storm
Carlos Sainz has stepped into a director position at the Formula 1 drivers' union, the Grand Prix Drivers' Association (GPDA).
48 days ago
V10 engines might roar back to Formula 1
The distinctive howl of V10 engines could soon echo through Formula 1 again.
48 days ago
Briatore backs 'asset' Colapinto as Alpine's future star
Franco Colapinto has quickly established himself as one of Alpine's "most important assets," according to influential team advisor Flavio Briatore.
51 days ago
Flex changes split '25 into two-part F1 season
The 2025 Formula 1 season may mark the final year of the current regulations, but teams are already bracing for a crucial mid-season shift that could reshape the championship.
51 days ago
McLaren unfazed by FIA's new wing flex tests
McLaren has dismissed concerns over Formula 1's tighter wing flexibility tests, insisting the new measures will have minimal impact on the team's preparations for 2025.
53 days ago
'Two faced' Alonso hit truth about crashgate - Massa
Felipe Massa has accused former teammate Fernando Alonso of having "two faces" and hiding the truth about the infamous 2008 crashgate scandal.
53 days ago
Barcelona working 'silently' on F1 contract renewal
The organisers of the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona remain optimistic about securing a new deal to keep Formula 1 at the Circuit de Catalunya beyond 2026.
59 days ago
Newey won't risk gardening leave breach - engineer
A former Formula 1 engineer has no doubt that Adrian Newey will adhere to the terms of his 'gardening leave' and not begin work for Aston Martin ahead of schedule.
65 days ago
Verstappen dreams of Le Mans with Alonso
Max Verstappen has revealed his long-term ambition to compete at Le Mans, with Fernando Alonso as his ideal teammate.
66 days ago
Ocon won't clash with rookie teammate, Haas assures
Haas is not concerned that Esteban Ocon's history of teammate clashes will be an issue alongside rookie Oliver Bearman in 2025.
69 days ago
Newey to work on both 2025 and 2026 cars this season
Adrian Newey will have a hand in Aston Martin's 2025 Formula 1 car development, despite Fernando Alonso's pessimism about the team's immediate chances of success.
75 days ago
Drugovich may also serve as Sauber reserve in 2025
Felipe Drugovich's chances of stepping into a Formula 1 race seat in 2025 appear to have increased significantly.
76 days ago
Verstappen, Red Bull address $1bn Aston Martin speculation
Max Verstappen's management has brushed off speculation that Aston Martin is prepared to offer a staggering $1 billion to lure the quadruple world champion from Red Bull.
79 days ago
Perez to return to F1 after sabbatical, Says father
Sergio Perez's father, Antonio Perez Garibay, believes his son could make a successful return to Formula 1 after a sabbatical.
80 days ago
No wins for Aston Martin in 2025, admits Alonso
Fernando Alonso has tempered expectations for Aston Martin's progress, admitting that race wins and title contention are unlikely before 2026.
83 days ago
