This Spaniard is a two-time Formula One World Champion. He is the youngest driver to win the Formula One World Championship. He acheived this feat driving for Renault. In 2007, he has switched teams to drive for McLaren Mercedes.
Linked from http://www.formula1.com/news/6031.html --- It has been a fascinating start to the season for reigning world champion Fernando Alonso. He has won his first Grand Prix for McLaren, been upstaged by his rookie team mate, and come away sharing the lead in the driver standings. As he heads for his home race, the Spaniard reveals his thoughts on the campaign so far… Q: How would you summarise the start of the season both for you and the McLaren team? Fernando Alonso: It has been great... Read Full Story
Linked from http://www.itv-f1.com/Feature.aspx?Type=General&PO_ID=39049 --- Lewis Hamilton's astonishing performances in his early Formula 1 races have demonstrated that he is a world champion in waiting. But his speed has also put massive pressure on the man who currently holds that title. Mark Hughes investigates how Fernando Alonso is reacting to being beaten by his 'number two' at Sakhir. ITV viewers will have no doubt noticed Fernando Alonso’s non-plussed response to Louise Goodman... Read Full Story
McLaren drivers Fernando Alonso and Pedro de la Rosa have played down the significance of the Woking based team's revised package for the upcoming Spanish grand prix. The press made much of a 'radical' front wing that appeared on the MP4-22 at the Circuit de Catalunya on Monday, but world champion Alonso - who arrived in Barcelona in the evening ahead of his scheduled running on Tuesday morning - denied that the impact on the time sheets will be equally revolutionary. "Everyone's cars will... Read Full Story
Fernando Alonso led a McLaren 1-2 in Sepang, the first time after Brazil 2005. Alonso and team mate Lewis Hamilton dealt crashing blows to Ferrari who started the race from P1 and P3. Both the McLarens passed the Ferraris by turn 2 in the first lap itself and from then it was pretty much a race of pit shop strategies and hold back your opponents. Alonso finished 17.5 seconds ahead of team mate Lewis Hamilton who did a terrific job at keeping the Ferrari of Kimi Raikkonen 0.8 seconds behind... Read Full Story
Linked from http://www.formula1.com/race/news/6055/773.html --- Fernando Alonso went back to his roots on Thursday morning as he attended a karting challenge event, organised by McLaren sponsors Vodafone as part of their build-up to this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. Alonso was on hand to chat with the young competitors and offer them a few tips, as well as helping to present the winners with their trophies. And, of course, the Spaniard couldn’t resist the temptation of briefly getting back... Read Full Story
Fernando Alonso made his first appearance with Ferrari at the team's World Finals event, despite still being under contract with Renault.
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Fernando Alonso made his first appearance with Ferrari at the team's World Finals event, despite still being under contract with Renault.
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Fernando Alonso paid his first visit to Ferrari's Maranello factory on Friday as the Spaniard gears up for his first season with the Italian marque.
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Fernando Alonso says he's not surprised that Renault were knocked out of qualifying in the very first segment, saying the team probably has "the worst car of the grid".
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