“To win five would be even better, to win seven… It is always a non-stop wish.”
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Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso Díaz is a Spanish racing driver who competes in Formula One for Aston Martin. Alonso has won two Formula One World Drivers' Championship titles, which he won in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, and has won 32 Grands Prix across 23 seasons. In endurance racing, Alonso won the 2018–19 FIA World Endurance Championship and is a two-time winner of the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Toyota as well…
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2026· 18 entries
“a good decision for everyone: a win, win for myself, for F1, the fans, everyone”
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Yahoo Sports: Chelsea Forward Is On The Radar Of Aston Villa: Should Alonso Cash In On Him?
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Infobae: Fernando Alonso y una renovación en ‘stand by’: el piloto podría estar esperando a probar el nuevo motor del monoplaza
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Car and Driver: Honda F1, sobre el motor de Aston Martin y Fernando Alonso para el GP de los Países Bajos: "Será un hito..."
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OkDiario: La predicción más loca que llevaría a Fernando Alonso al podio en Zandvoort
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Auto Bild España: Williams renueva a Carlos Sainz y podría igualarle el salario a Fernando Alonso en 30 millones: “Es un líder para este equipo”
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LaSexta: La insólita anécdota de un veterano de F1 al conocer a Fernando Alonso: "Será campeón del mundo"
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Sport: Fernando Alonso (45 años): “Mis padres veían mis carreras en un canal alemán. La Fórmula 1 parecía un deporte para la élite, y sentía que no formaba parte de ella”
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Motorpasión: Confirmado. Fernando Alonso tendrá que salir último en Zandvoort por culpa del nuevo motor de Honda
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La Razón: El temor de Fernando Alonso se confirma: Honda admite que los test sobre el motor arrojan resultados peores de lo esperado
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Goal: «Los mejores especialistas posibles»: Xabi Alonso explica la decisión del Chelsea de contratar al experto en acciones a balón parado del Aston Villa Austin MacPhee
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Yahoo Sports: Chelsea Urged To Move In For This Aston Villa Keeper: Should Alonso Get Him On Board?
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Yahoo Sports: 'Best possible specialists' - Xabi Alonso explains Chelsea's decision to hire Aston Villa set-piece expert Austin MacPhee
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Public attention spiked: 8,805 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.7× the usual 2,402, with 8 article edits. Editors noted: Reverting changes, prior to GiantSnowman, as MOS:NUMNOTES applies. "Comparable values near one another should be all spelled out or all in figures, even if some
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Public attention spiked: 13,746 Wikipedia readers in one day, 5.7× the usual 2,402, with 0 article edits.
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Public attention spiked: 9,241 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.8× the usual 2,402, with 0 article edits.
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The Guardian: ‘I was struggling to feel my hands’: Aston Martin’s problems laid bare by Alonso’s woe in China | Giles Richards
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2025· 1 entry
Alonso became brand ambassador for Flexicar, a Spanish used-vehicle retailer, as part of the company's corporate rebranding
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2024· 3 entries
The Guardian: Fernando Alonso: an F1 genius too often in wrong place at wrong time
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The Guardian: Fernando Alonso ends Mercedes talk as he extends Aston Martin deal
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Became the first driver to contest 400 Grands Prix
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2023· 3 entries
The Guardian: FIA to review rules after confusion over Fernando Alonso’s finish in Saudi Arabia
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The Guardian: Alonso rolls back the years as Aston Martin threaten to break monopoly
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Played for Aston Martin F1 Team (2023).
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2022· 1 entry
The Guardian: Fernando Alonso to join Aston Martin next season on ‘multi-year contract’
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2021· 12 entries
“Deixar Schumacher para trás é sempre legal. Você fica falando disso durante a semana inteira”
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“Sobre sua saída da Scuderia Ferrari”
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“Quando perguntado sobre a equipe RBR (Red Bull Racing), referindo-se ao energético que dá nome ao time.”
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“Alonso sobre sua provável saída da Ferrari e permanência na Fórmula 1.”
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Played for Renault F1 Team (2021–2022).
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With Alpine, recording his first podium in seven years at the Qatar Grand Prix, and breaking the record for most career starts in 2022
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“Felipe Massa sobre Alonso”
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“Em resposta a Johnny Herbert que afirmou que Alonso devia se aposentar por estar desmotivado.”
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“Eu tenho medo da morte, mas não consigo pensar em largar a Fórmula 1”
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“Relembrando os tempos de Minardi.”
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“Zidane se aposentou com mais dignidade do que Schumacher”
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“Sobre seu companheirio de equipe na Ferrari, Felipe Massa.”
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2020· 2 entries
Alonso was sponsored by Ruoff Mortgage for his Indianapolis 500 attempt
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Following a five-month testing programme in Africa, Europe and the Middle East and driving a series of races to better himself
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2019· 1 entry
Won the FIA World Endurance Championship with Toyota Gazoo Racing WEC (2018-2019).
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2018· 2 entries
Alonso changed its front livery to be predominantly blue with the back top lighter blue and the rear red and yellow
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And launched another in partnership with FA Racing and Veloce Esports in March 2019
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2017· 2 entries
For being a F1 World Champion and again as a FIA World Endurance Champion in 2019
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But poor reliability affected his season, particularly during the early rounds, and his best finish was a sixth place in the Hungarian Grand Prix
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2015· 14 entries
Published video “Suzuka hotel”.
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Published video “Alonso kart Asturias. #circuitoFernandoAlonso”.
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Published video “Onboard lap Alonso karting. #circuito_museoFernandoAlonso”.
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Published video “Simulador Alo.”.
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Published video “Austria. Entreno en bici Alonso”.
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Published video “Ccircuito_museo Fernando Alonso. Inauguración. 26 de junio 2015.”.
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Published video “Alo Running in Dubai.”.
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Published video “Fernando RC car Practice.”.
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Published video “Neumáticos de nieve..”.
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Published video “Fernando Alonso ejercicios gimnasio.”.
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“Respondendo pelo rádio um engenheiro pediu que ele diminuísse o ritmo para poupar combustível (GP do Canadá de 2015).”
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Joined McLaren in 2015.
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Before the project failed to materialise
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Played for McLaren (2015–2018).
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2014· 1 entry
And left Ferrari after contract negotiations to remain at the team fell through
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2013· 1 entry
Alonso drove an aggressively designed car allowing him to win in China and Spain and consistently scored points
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2011· 3 entries
“Em referência a Ayrton Senna e a possibilidade de se igualar aos três títulos dele em 2011.”
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And handwashing with soap to school children in 2012, whilst he also supported UNICEF's anti-cyberbullying campaign in November 2017
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As Red Bull consolidated their advantage, before finishing runner-up to Vettel again in 2012 and 2013—the former by three points and the latter in the third-placed F138
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2010· 12 entries
“Sobre a polêmica demora na punição a Lewis Hamilton por ter ultrapassado o safety car após o acidente de Mark Webber na décima volta do GP da Europa de 2010, disputado em Valência na Espanha.”
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“Afirmando não estar atacando Lewis Hamilton após a polêmica demora na punição ao inglês por ter ultrapassado o safety car após o acidente de Mark Webber na décima volta do GP da Europa de 2010, disputado em Valência na Espanha.”
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“Sobre as medidas tomadas pela FIA após a polêmica demora na punição a Lewis Hamilton por ter ultrapassado o safety car após o acidente de Mark Webber na décima volta do GP da Europa de 2010, disputado em Valência na Espanha.”
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“Desculpando-se por ter dito que o GP da Europa de 2010 havia sido manipulado.”
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“Defendendo a categoria, que foi muito criticada após o primeiro Grande Prêmio da temporada de 2010 no Bahrein.”
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“Niki Lauda sobre o polêmico jogo de equipe da Ferrari no Grande Prêmio da Alemanha de 2010.”
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“Após Michael Schumacher ter tirado satisfações com ele em público após um suposto bloqueio durante os treinos classificatórios para o GP da Malásia de 2010.”
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“Sobre sua disputa por posição com Lucas Di Grassi durante o Grande Prêmio de Mônaco de 2010.”
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Played for Scuderia Ferrari (2010–2014).
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Joined Ferrari in 2010.
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Finishing runner-up to Sebastian Vettel by four points in the third-placed F10
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“Após o polêmico jogo de equipe da Ferrari no Grande Prêmio da Alemanha de 2010.”
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2009· 1 entry
But team principal Jean Todt extended the contracts of both Felipe Massa and Räikkönen to 2010
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2008· 3 entries
Played for Renault F1 Team (2008–2009).
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Joined Renault Sport Formula One in 2008.
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Alonso attached two pictures of a spade, ace and heart symbol to show he was a two-time world champion
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2007· 6 entries
“Hamilton comparando sua rivalidade com Alonso em 2007, a rivalidade com Rosberg em 2014.”
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Played for McLaren (2007–2007).
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Were his teammate Lewis Hamilton and Räikkönen at Ferrari
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To promote motor racing and road safety education
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“Sobre a quebra de contrato com a McLaren após o fim da temporada de 2007”
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Joined McLaren in 2007.
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2006· 3 entries
Won the FIA Formula 1 Constructor Championship with Renault F1 Team (2006).
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Won the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with Alpine F1 Team (2006).
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Won 2006 Formula One World Championship (2006).
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2005· 8 entries
Won the FIA Formula 1 World Championship with Alpine F1 Team (2005).
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Won the FIA Formula 1 Constructor Championship with Renault F1 Team (2005).
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Awarded Dearest Son of Oviedo (2005).
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Awarded Princess of Asturias Award for Sports (2005).
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Won 2005 Formula One World Championship (2005).
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Becoming the first World Drivers' Champion from Spain and the then-youngest in Formula One history, aged 24
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Due to regulation changes prohibiting teams from changing tyres during a race and requiring engines to last for two races before they could be changed
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And 2006 with Renault, and has won 32 Grands Prix across 23 seasons
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2003· 2 entries
Joined Renault Sport Formula One in 2003.
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And was sixth in the World Drivers' Championship with 55 points
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2002· 1 entry
Played for Renault F1 Team (2002–2006).
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2001· 2 entries
Played for Minardi (2001–2001).
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Making his Formula One debut at the Australian Grand Prix
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1999· 1 entry
Before finishing fourth in International Formula 3000
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1997· 1 entry
Took the Italian and Spanish Intercontinental A championships and was second in the European Championship with nine wins, the Masters of Paris-Bercy and the Spanish Championship
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1981· 1 entry
Born 1981-07-29.
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