Fernando Alonso – take 400
Created by Paulo Borralho at Monday, 28 October 2024
With a career that could be made into a movie, Fernando Alonso has reached take 400 in Formula 1.
By taking part in the Mexican Grand Prix last Sunday, October 27, 2024, the 43-year-old Spanish driver reached an unprecedented milestone in this category of motorsport, with 400 Grands Prix contested.
It was on March 4, 2001, in Melbourne (Australia), that Alonso began what would become a historic journey in F1. Driving for Minardi, the Spanish driver came 12th in his first Grand Prix, at the age of 19. Today, more than 23 years later, Fernando Alonso is once again making history with 400 Grand Prix races.
Throughout his career in Formula 1, Alonso has conquered everything and everyone, culminating in his two world titles, in 2005 and 2006, with Renault. In addition to his world titles, he has 32 Grand Prix victories and 106 podiums to his name.
He currently represents Aston Martin and has already guaranteed his presence in the 2025 season. In addition to the aforementioned Minardi, Renault and Aston Martin, Fernando Alonso has also represented McLaren, Ferrari and Alpine.
With Fernando Alonso's take on 400 and his presence guaranteed for next season, how far will we see this icon go in making history?
Photos: X/AstonMartinF1
Translated with DeepL.com
