2X WDC champion Fernando Alonso Diaz is one of the biggest names in Formula One racing and has accolades to his name not many drivers on the grid have. He has driven for teams like McLaren, Ferrari, Renault (now Alpine), and Aston Martin. He now drives for Aston Martin Cognizant F1 team, owned by Billionaire Lawrence Stroll. Besides Formula 1 racing he has competed and won the 24 Hours of Le Mans two times with Toyota and the 24 Hours of Daytona with Wayne Taylor Racing.
Alonso debuted in Formula 1 with Minardi in 2001. With his raw ability and fearless attitude, he quickly drew the focus of the paddock. When he won the Hungarian Grand Prix in 2003, Alonso became the youngest driver to do so. The victory demonstrated his enormous promise and positioned him as one of the sport’s rising stars.
Alonso earned his first Formula 1 World Championship with Renault in 2005, becoming the fastest driver to do so at the age of 24. He effectively defended his championship in 2006, solidifying his place among the sport’s all-time greats. Alonso won 14 events and earned 22 pole places during this time, demonstrating his command of the sport.
Alonso joined McLaren in 2007, where he confronted stiff rivalry from rookie teammate Lewis Hamilton. Throughout the season, the two had a fierce fight, with Alonso eventually placing third in the title. His tenure at McLaren, however, was plagued by scandal, with claims of team bias and spying causing a schism in his relationship with the team.
Alonso joined Ferrari in 2010, hoping to win his third title. He came agonizingly close in both 2010 and 2012, ending as runner-up. Alonso’s tenure at Ferrari, on the other hand, was characterized by anger and regret, as the team failed to provide him with a championship-winning vehicle.
Alonso returned to Renault (Alpine) for the 2021-2022 seasons after a short sabbatical from Formula 1. Although the team failed to contend with the best teams, Alonso’s presence gave the team a much-needed lift and demonstrated his unwavering passion for the sport. Alonso then moved to Aston martin in 2022 after Sebastian Vettel’s retirement announcement.
Hello 2023! We are @AstonMartinF1 💚. #NewEnergy #AstonMartin #f1 pic.twitter.com/oQJGHGKfJp
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) March 6, 2023
In the 2023 season, Aston martin’s AMR23 looks faster than many of the cars Alonso has driven in the past and promises him a few podiums if not wins.
Fernando Alonso’s dating history
Linda Morselli briefly had involvement with Fernando Alonso. Morselli is an Italian model and television star who has collaborated with a number of well-known fashion companies. Alonso and Morselli allegedly began courting in 2016, and they have made several public outings together since then. They kept their romance private and didn’t post much about it on social media. According to reports, the pair split up in 2018, and both have since gone on with their lives.
From 2006 to 2011, Alonso and Raquel del Rosario were married for five years. Raquel del Rosario is a Spanish singer and composer who was the main vocalist of the ensemble “El Sueño de Morfeo”. Alonso and del Rosario allegedly began courting in 2005 and married in a secret ceremony in 2006. Their union, however, did not last, and they divorced in 2011.
Since their divorce, the couple has kept their personal lives private, and there is no public evidence that they have reconciled or stayed in touch. Even though they dated for 5 years, they never had kids.
The Spaniard also dated Lara Alvarez. Alvarez is a Spanish sports writer and television presenter who has covered several racing events, including Formula 1. Alonso and Alvarez allegedly began dating in 2014 and have made several public outings together since then. They kept their romance private and didn’t post much about it on social media. The pair allegedly split up in 2016. Alonso also had ‘flings’ with Russian models Xenia Tchoumitcheva and Dasha Kapustina.
Who is Alonso’s current love interest?
Fernando Alonso is dating Austrian Television presenter for Servus TV, Andrea Schlager who is not a stranger to the sport and its personalities. In 2020, Schlager started covering Formula 1 and many people have spotted him at races. In the past, she has worked at the venue of the Austrian GP and Red Bull Racing’s home circuit, the Red Bull ring.
The two were seen flirting with each other in the comment section in the past, but the room for speculation is non-existent as they have confirmed their relationship and now post each other on social media frequently.
Fernando Alonso: I know I am at my 40s, but I am in F1 to win. I am not here to travel around the world
— Aston Martin F1 updates (@startonpole) June 11, 2022
Austrian TV is airing the reportage from @CircuitoMuseoFA about Fernando tomorrow, hosted by Andrea Schlager #elPlan pic.twitter.com/G12g5ISlfg
The Spaniard, however, does not have a very loud personality like his rival and ex-teammate, Lewis Hamilton. Alonso’s legacy is insurmountable in the sport ranking with names like Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel, and Kimi Raikkonen. The 2X WDC champion does not have any children either.
The reigning WDC champion, Max Verstappen thinks that more podiums are “on the table” for the Spaniard in the upcoming season. This season, many fans have come to notice the ‘wise old man’ of the grid as a legitimate competitor at the top levels of the standings.
