Overview
Fernando Alonso races in Formula One for Aston Martin Aramco, a discipline where braking stability, corner-entry precision, tyre life and race strategy shape every lap. His craft is tested over long stints, changing fuel loads and unpredictable grip, and the cockpit demands clear decisions under pressure. He works with engineers on setup, reads the race as it unfolds and manages the car through each phase of a Grand Prix.
In 2026 he remains with Aston Martin Aramco, a two-time world champion with 32 Grand Prix wins to his name. The Spanish driver has also raced for Minardi, Renault, McLaren and Ferrari during a long career in the series. He represents Spain and is still competing at the top level of open-wheel racing.
Formula 1 career
442 race entries · Wikipedia infobox, 2026 Spanish Grand PrixF1 career
Questions fans ask
Oviedo in Spain is where he comes from, and Spanish nationality has followed him through his Formula 1 career.
Retirement has not come his way yet; he races for Aston Martin Aramco and the 2026 season sits on his calendar.
Across his Formula 1 career he has stood on the podium 106 times.
His race number is 14, which he carries while driving for Aston Martin Aramco.
Fernando Alonso is a Spanish Formula 1 driver who won the world championship in 2005 and 2006, born on 29 July 1981 and aged 45.