Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso drives car #14 for Aston Martin in 2026, with 32 Grand Prix victories, 22 pole positions, and 106 podiums from over 400 race starts through the end of 2025. Born in Oviedo on July 29, 1981, he won his two World Drivers' Championships with Renault in 2005 and 2006, becoming the youngest double champion at the time.

Alonso's career spans more than two decades across Minardi, Renault, McLaren, Ferrari, Alpine, and Aston Martin. Beyond F1, he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice with Toyota (2018 and 2019) and competed in the Indianapolis 500 three times, cementing his reputation as one of the most versatile racing drivers ever. His racecraft, defensive driving, and strategic awareness remain among the very best on the grid at 44.

For 2026, Alonso continues with Aston Martin through a pivotal season. The new regulations, combined with Aston Martin's significant investment in infrastructure and their Honda power unit partnership, should indicate whether the team's championship ambitions are realistic. Alonso's unmatched experience of regulation changes, having raced through every major rules shift since 2003, makes him an invaluable asset.

Alonso partners Lance Stroll in a lineup that combines vast experience with financial stability. His ability to extract performance from any car is perhaps the defining skill of his career, demonstrated repeatedly across eras, teams, and regulations. He remains capable of producing qualifying laps and race drives that defy his age.

Spanish fans have two home events in 2026: the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix in June and the Spanish Grand Prix at the new Madrid circuit in September, both starting at 14:00 CEST. The European schedule is ideally suited to Spanish viewing times. Check Spain time for timezone conversions.

At 44, Alonso continues to defy expectations of age-related decline. His decision to stay in F1 for 2026 reflects both his competitive fire and his belief in Aston Martin's long-term project, making him one of the most compelling storylines of the new regulation era.