Fernando Alonso
Born: July 29, 1981 (age 43)
Height: 5' 6.5" (170cm)
Hometown: Oviedo, Spain
Nationality: 
Spanish
SpanishTeam: Aston Martin
Sports Mole has 2,201 articles about Fernando Alonso. Articles 1 to 40:
Preview: Azerbaijan Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Azerbaijan Grand Prix at Baku, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Sep 13, 12:29
Bottas and Bortoleto face off for last '25 F1 grid spot
The last significant vacancy for the 2025 Formula 1 season is shaping into a two-way contest between experienced driver Valtteri Bottas and rookie Gabriel Bortoleto.
Sep 13, 09:39
Vasseur admits breakdown in negotiations with Newey
Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has admitted that he recently entered discussions with Adrian Newey.
Sep 10, 12:00
Audi contender Bortoleto completes first F1 test
Audi prospect Gabriel Bortoleto took a significant step in his Formula 1 ambitions last week, as the 19-year-old Brazilian got behind the wheel for his first F1 test, marking the beginning of what could be a bright future on the grid.
Sep 9, 12:30
Aston Martin refutes claims of Alonso's hypercar malfunction
Aston Martin has categorically rejected circulating claims concerning the condition of Fernando Alonso's new hypercar.
Sep 6, 09:15
Audi-Sauber considers Schumacher for last 2025 race seat
Audi-owned Sauber may have a few more names to publicly add to its list of potential drivers for the 2025 season.
Sep 4, 10:19
Alonso warns of physical challenge ahead for Colapinto
Fernando Alonso has advised Formula 1's newest rookie, Franco Colapinto, to be ready for more physical discomfort in 2024.
Sep 3, 10:18
F1 stars condemn Magnussen's Baku-ban as 'unfair'
Two Formula 1 drivers have voiced their opinion that Kevin Magnussen's one-race suspension is unjust.
Sep 2, 21:46
Newey alone can't fix Aston Martin's issues, says Alonso
Fernando Alonso asserts that Aston Martin cannot rely solely on Adrian Newey to restore the team's performance in Formula 1.
Sep 2, 21:32
Aston Martin expected to announce Newey signing within days
Sources within the Formula 1 paddock at Monza are speculating that Aston Martin is just days away from announcing the signing of Adrian Newey, as the team continues its rapid development trajectory.
Sep 1, 09:07
Spanish sponsor Santander to exit Ferrari along with Sainz
A prominent Spanish sponsor is set to leave Ferrari alongside Carlos Sainz at the conclusion of this year.
Aug 31, 09:21
F1 drivers unimpressed with Monza's new circuit upgrade
Several Formula 1 drivers have voiced their discontent with the new upgrades at the Monza circuit.
Aug 30, 08:55
Alonso, Sainz tip Ferrari as favourite for Monza
Ferrari is increasingly being viewed as a strong contender to clinch a win at their home Italian Grand Prix in Monza this weekend.
Aug 27, 09:25
Verstappen's father unleashes fury over Red Bull crisis
The situation at Red Bull has deteriorated further, with Jos Verstappen, father of Max Verstappen, openly criticising the ongoing crisis within the team's management.
Aug 26, 10:01
Alonso urges Aston to switch focus to 2025 car
Fernando Alonso believes Aston Martin should realign its ambitions for the 2025 season and car, rather than the remainder of this season.
Aug 23, 09:24
Preview: Dutch Grand Prix - track guide, prediction, race preview
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort, including predictions, a track guide and qualifying results.
Aug 22, 21:40
Haas embracing Ocon despite his controversial past
Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu has articulated his reasoning for snapping up the skilled yet contentious Esteban Ocon for the 2025 season.
Jul 31, 09:03
Charles Leclerc secures pole for Belgian Grand Prix, benefits from regulations
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc will start on pole for Sunday's Belgian Grand Prix in near-identical circumstances to 2023 qualifying.
Jul 27, 16:32
Alonso should be eight-time world champion, says Verstappen
Max Verstappen believes there's a driver in this year's Formula 1 roster who could have potentially eclipsed the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton in terms of titles.
Jul 21, 08:15
Lando Norris secures pole for Hungarian Grand Prix as Max Verstappen denied again
McLaren driver Lando Norris impressively takes pole position for Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix.
Jul 20, 16:52
Alonso declined Mercedes opportunity, Wolff reveals
Fernando Alonso was "not interested" in taking over Lewis Hamilton's role at Mercedes.
Jul 12, 08:25
Hamilton fends off Verstappen, Norris to record historic British Grand Prix win
Lewis Hamilton ends a two-and-a-half-year wait for another race win with victory in Sunday's British Grand Prix, his ninth triumph at Silverstone.
Jul 7, 17:08
Historic first British lockout of front row for British Grand Prix
British drivers lock out the first three positions for the British Grand Prix, an historic first ahead of Sunday's showpiece at Silverstone.
Jul 6, 16:35
Aston Martin hints at more high-profile signings
Two key personalities at Aston Martin are suggesting that further "big name signings" may be forthcoming.
Jul 6, 09:33
F1 drivers unite behind Verstappen post-Norris crash
Max Verstappen and Lando Norris have publicly patched up their friendship following their recent clash for victory in Austria, while other F1 drivers downplayed the significance of the incident.
Jul 5, 09:17
Andy Cowell eyed for top role at Aston Martin F1 team
Major developments are underway at the highest levels of the floundering Aston Martin team.
Jul 2, 09:44
Briatore predicts Sainz's future team announcement soon
Carlos Sainz's next move in Formula 1 should be confirmed "in the next few days," says Alpine's new executive advisor, Flavio Briatore.
Jul 2, 09:37
Alonso admits struggles may persist beyond next upgrade
A return to form may be a distant prospect for the struggling Aston Martin team, according to lead driver Fernando Alonso.
Jun 30, 10:14
Marko admits Red Bull's upgrades failed in Barcelona
Helmut Marko has acknowledged that Red Bull's recent updates failed to deliver during last weekend's Barcelona race weekend.
Jun 24, 09:16
Alonso on Aston's F1 triple-header: 'It will be painful'
Fernando Alonso is bracing for a challenging triple-header sequence of F1 weekends, describing it as "painful."
Jun 23, 08:52
British drivers dazzle as Max Verstappen denied pole for Spanish Grand Prix
Championship leader Max Verstappen will start Sunday's Spanish Grand Prix in second place as a number of British drivers impress in qualifying.
Jun 22, 16:30
Briatore confident in reviving Alpine's fortunes in two years
Flavio Briatore is confident he can propel the struggling Alpine team back into Formula 1's "top four" within "two years."
Jun 22, 09:59
Lawrence Stroll's son discusses potential Newey acquisition
The son of Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll has confessed that "everyone" in his father's role is keen to secure a deal with the esteemed Adrian Newey.
Jun 22, 09:58
Newey's potential move to Aston Martin gains traction
Adrian Newey's chances of joining Aston Martin rather than Ferrari have notably increased.
Jun 20, 10:28
'Clown' label casts shadow over two F1 race winners
A notable figure in motor racing has singled out two current Formula 1 drivers whom he believes should leave the sport by the end of 2024.
Jun 19, 08:37
Alonso cools down hype over 2026 F1 rule changes
Fernando Alonso has dismissed the most exaggerated concerns regarding the supposedly revolutionary changes to the F1 rules set for 2026.
Jun 19, 08:35
Verstappen still cruising to 2024 title, Alonso predicts
Despite the decline in Red Bull's recent overwhelming superiority, Max Verstappen is anticipated to clinch his fourth consecutive world championship in 2024, according to Fernando Alonso.
Jun 19, 08:34
Boss admits setbacks in Aston Martin's F1 campaign
Mike Krack, the team boss at Aston Martin, has openly stated that the team is "far behind the plan" regarding their performance improvements for the 2024 season.
Jun 14, 09:06
Max Verstappen wins wet Canadian Grand Prix - how did the drivers react?
Max Verstappen extends his lead at the top of the standings with victory in Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, but how did the drivers react?
Jun 9, 21:38
Update on Lance Stroll's F1 future expected shortly
Speculation continues to mount regarding the future of Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll in Formula 1.
Jun 8, 08:05
