Fernando Alonso Parents

Fernando Alonso Diaz, born on July 29, 1981, in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain, is a Spanish racing driver competing in Formula One for Aston Martin. He started karting at a very young age and went through the ranks of motorsport very quickly. He debuted in Formula One for Minardi in 2001 and later joined Renault, where he won two successive World Drivers' Championships in 2005 and 2006, becoming the then-youngest double champion. He has had a long racing career and has competed for most top teams such as McLaren, Ferrari, and Alpine (formerly Renault).

Besides Formula One, Alonso is a winner in endurance racing; he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice (2018 and 2019) and the FIA World Endurance Championship in 2018–2019. In addition, he ran at the Indianapolis 500 and even took part in the Dakar Rally, showing he is adaptable to any branch of motorsport. So far, in the 2024 Formula One season that started on December 2, Alonso has participated in 21 races with a best finishing position of 5th at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. With 62 points, Alonso is ninth in the standings of the Drivers' Championship. So far, this season has seen him register 12 top-ten finishes, which proves that Aston Martin has not lost out anywhere. Notably, Alonso's career has spanned over two decades with 399 Grand Prix starts, 32 race wins, 22 pole positions, and 106 podium finishes.

Fernando Alonso Parents

Jose Luis Alonso the father of Fernando Alonso was a mechanic at a mine shaft explosives factory. He was also an amateur kart driver. His enthusiasm for motorsport led him to build a go-kart for his daughter, Lorena. However, when she showed little interest, the three-year-old Fernando inherited the kart. Jose Luis played a crucial role in Fernando's early racing career, being his mechanic, manager, and mentor. He even changed the pedals of the kart so that Fernando could reach them; he also obtained the mandatory kart racing license for his five-year-old son. A man financially challenged, Jose Luis helped his talent, inventing where possible and laboring over what little money was available to support his racing son's venture.

Ana Maria Diaz Martinez the mother of Fernando Alonso worked in a departmental store and was also devoted to Fernando's racing career. Ana helped by sewing overalls for Fernando when he grew up and she ensured he wore what was appropriate for racing competitions. She also ensured that education was not neglected and Fernando was made to maintain excellent school performance. She also helped in running the house and supporting the family and also in advancing the racing career of Fernando even when the financial conditions were tight.