Fernando Alonso Facts: Two Titles, Le Mans, and a Record Career
Fernando Alonso is one of F1's most decorated and longest-serving competitors — two world titles, two Le Mans wins, and the all-time race-starts record.
How many championships has Fernando Alonso won?
Fernando Alonso has won two F1 World Championships, both with Renault in 2005 and 2006, ending Michael Schumacher's five-year title run.
Key Facts
- •Two-time F1 World Champion (2005, 2006) with Renault.
- •Born July 29, 1981 in Oviedo, Spain.
- •At his 2005 title, the youngest F1 World Champion at the time (24 years, 58 days).
- •F1 debut at the 2001 Australian GP with Minardi.
- •Has raced for Minardi, Renault, McLaren, Ferrari, Alpine, and Aston Martin.
- •Took an F1 sabbatical from 2019–2020 to win the Le Mans 24 Hours twice and contest the Dakar Rally.
- •Returned to F1 in 2021 — still on the grid into his 40s, one of F1's longest careers.
- •Holds the record for most F1 starts ever (400+ and counting).
- •32 career race wins as of recent seasons; 22 pole positions.
- •Famous for his combative wheel-to-wheel craft and tyre management.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many F1 titles has Fernando Alonso won?
Fernando Alonso has won two Formula 1 World Championships, both with Renault in 2005 and 2006.
How old is Fernando Alonso?
Born 29 July 1981, Alonso is currently in his 40s and remains one of the oldest active F1 drivers.
Did Fernando Alonso win Le Mans?
Yes, Alonso won the Le Mans 24 Hours twice (2018, 2019) with Toyota during his F1 sabbatical.
How many F1 races has Alonso started?
Alonso holds the record for most Formula 1 race starts in history, with over 400.