The 2022 season of Formula 1 has witnessed some exciting races so far. With three rounds completed, Ferrari is comfortably sitting on top of the standings. Charles Leclerc has set the benchmark this season and is already leading by 34 points at the top. Meanwhile, Alpine seems to be the surprise package this season after showing some blistering pace in the first three races. Multiple issues marred Alpine’s pre-season testing in Barcelona and Bahrain. Nevertheless, they had the pace to match the likes of Red Bull and Mercedes. And they have the ambition to compete with the top 3. Reliability has been a problem, but team principal Otmar Szafnauer [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/otmar-szafnauer/] believes they are much closer to the top teams in terms of pace and horsepower than what many believe. OTMAR SZAFNAUER BELIEVES ALPINE HAS PROGRESSED The A522 showed plenty of promise in the first three races. Esteban Ocon [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/esteban-ocon/] is currently 7th, right behind the Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull drivers. Alpine is behind McLaren, but they have performed well and are closer to the top 3 in terms of pace. Alpine are looking to come out on top in the midfield battle and Otmar Szafnauer revealed the Renault engines have only 10 horsepower less than Ferrari [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/ferrari/] and Red Bull [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/red-bull/]. Formula 1’s decision to freeze the engines till 2025 will also boost their prospects. Alpine F1 duo Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2022-03-27T182104Z_1750070971_UP1EI3R1EZ2GE_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-SAUDI.jpg]Formula One F1 – Saudi Arabia Grand Prix – Jeddah Corniche Circuit, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia – March 27, 2022 Alpine’s Fernando Alonso and Alpine’s Esteban Ocon in action during the race REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed He said [https://es.motorsport.com/f1/news/szafnauer-alpine-renault-diez-caballos-mejor-motor-alonso/9865469/], “We think we’ve taken a step forward in relation to the power unit and that we’re probably 10 horses behind the best. We’re out there, you know. All this is good, it is very encouraging, also taking into account the freezing of the power unit.” New Era [https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-fernando-alonso-tempted-to-race-in-f1-beyond-2023-amidst-promising-new-era/] The statement by the Romanian-American has put the spotlight on Alpine. Fernando Alonso’s [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/] qualifying in Australia was an example of Alpine’s pace. He matched leader Charles Leclerc’s time in the first two sectors. However, a hydraulics issue meant the Spaniard crashed into the barriers. Nevertheless, the potential of the car would have satisfied the team. Alonso has been on the wrong end of the results so far, but he will hope the fortunes will favor him in the upcoming races. With new upgrades planned [https://www.planetf1.com/news/alan-permane-alpine-imola-upgrade/] for the race in Imola, Alpine will hope to compete with Mercedes and Red Bull in the Championship. Watch This Story: F1 Drivers Fighting on Track [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/f1-news-when-f1-drivers-got-into-physical-fights-after-heated-on-track-moments/] Esteban Ocon’s consistency will also encourage Otmar. Alpine is on the rise, but they will look to resolve their issues to compete with the top 3. With upgrades lined up, where do you think Alpine will finish? Leave your thoughts in the comments. 

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<h2>Alpine: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates</h2>
Alpine F1 Team is a Formula One constructor which made its introduction toward the beginning of the 2021 Formula One World Championship. Once, the group was named as Renault F1 Team. It was owned by the French car organization Groupe Renault. The group was rebranded for 2021 to advance Renault's car brand, Alpine, and keeps on filling in as Renault's works group.

The body and administrative side of the group is situated in Enstone, Oxfordshire, England. While, the engine side of the group is situated in Paris, France.

In September 2020, Groupe Renault declared their aim to use "Alpine" as their works group's new name. The team subsequently named it "Alpine F1 Team". The team used the "Renault F1 Team" for five years.

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Renault Formula One World Champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a> and <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/esteban-ocon/">Esteban Ocon</a> are the drivers of the <a href="https://www.formula1.com/en/teams/Alpine.html">Alpine F1 team</a> for the debut season.
<h2>History</h2>
The group has been related to F1 for quite a while. It has a rich history. The group initially contending in Formula One in 1981 as Toleman.

In 1986, the Benetton Group bought the team. It was renamed and contended as Benetton. As Benetton, it won the 1995 Constructors' Championship. The group's driver, Michael Schumacher, won two Drivers' Championships - 1994 and 1995.

By the 2000 season, Renault had bought the group, and the name changed to Renault F1 Team for the 2002 season. Renault won the Constructors' Championship in 2005 and 2006. Fernando Alonso, the driver of the Renault F1 group won the Drivers' Championships in those two years.

In 2011, Lotus Cars became the title sponsor of the team, and the group's name changed to Lotus Renault GP.

In 2012, Genii Capital became the majority stakeholder in the group. From 2012 until 2015 the group's name was Lotus F1 Team. The name was after the team's sponsor, and it raced as "Lotus".

Toward the finish of 2015, Renault had assumed control over the group again. They renamed it to Renault Sport Formula One Team. The group raced as "Renault" once again, from 2016, until the finish of the 2020 season.
<h2>Sponsors</h2>
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Alpine F1 team has a long list of sponsors. The sponsors of the new F1 team are Castrol, MAPFRE, Microsoft, Bell &amp; Ross, DuPont among others.

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Formula One F1 &#8211; Pre-Season Testing &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; March 14, 2021 Alpine&#8217;s Fernando Alonso in action during testing REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed Alpine: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers, and Car Updates Alpine F1 Team is a Formula One constructor which made its introduction toward the beginning of the 2021 Formula One World Championship. Once, the group was named as Renault F1 Team. It was owned by the French car organization Groupe Renault. The group was rebranded for 2021 to advance Renault&#8217;s car brand, Alpine, and keeps on filling in as Renault&#8217;s works group. The body and administrative side of the group is situated in Enstone, Oxfordshire, England. While, the engine side of the group is situated in Paris, France. In September 2020, Groupe Renault declared their aim to use &#8220;Alpine&#8221; as their works group&#8217;s new name. The team subsequently named it &#8220;Alpine F1 Team&#8221;. The team used the &#8220;Renault F1 Team&#8221; for five years. Formula One F1 &#8211; Formula One &#8211; Azerbaijan Grand Prix &#8211; Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan &#8211; June 3, 2021 Alpine&#8217;s Fernando Alonso walks the circuit with his team ahead of the Grand Prix REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Renault Formula One World Champion Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon are the drivers of the Alpine F1 team for the debut season. History The group has been related to F1 for quite a while. It has a rich history. The group initially contending in Formula One in 1981 as Toleman. In 1986, the Benetton Group bought the team. It was renamed and contended as Benetton. As Benetton, it won the 1995 Constructors&#8217; Championship. The group&#8217;s driver, Michael Schumacher, won two Drivers&#8217; Championships &#8211; 1994 and 1995. By the 2000 season, Renault had bought the group, and the name changed to Renault F1 Team for the 2002 season. Renault won the Constructors&#8217; Championship in 2005 and 2006. Fernando Alonso, the driver of the Renault F1 group won the Drivers&#8217; Championships in those two years. In 2011, Lotus Cars became the title sponsor of the team, and the group&#8217;s name changed to Lotus Renault GP. In 2012, Genii Capital became the majority stakeholder in the group. From 2012 until 2015 the group&#8217;s name was Lotus F1 Team. The name was after the team&#8217;s sponsor, and it raced as &#8220;Lotus&#8221;. Toward the finish of 2015, Renault had assumed control over the group again. They renamed it to Renault Sport Formula One Team. The group raced as &#8220;Renault&#8221; once again, from 2016, until the finish of the 2020 season. Sponsors Formula One F1 &#8211; Azerbaijan Grand Prix &#8211; Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan &#8211; June 4, 2021 Alpine&#8217;s Fernando Alonso in action during practice REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov Alpine F1 team has a long list of sponsors. The sponsors of the new F1 team are Castrol, MAPFRE, Microsoft, Bell &amp; Ross, DuPont among others.

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<h2><strong>Esteban Ocon 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Esteban Ocon got the short end of the stick at the end of the 2018 season. The Frenchman took up karting in 2006 and only progressed from there.

In 2012, he joined the Formula Renault 2.0 Championship and raced there for two years. Then, in 2014, he went up to the Formula Renault 3.5 series for two races. In the same year, he raced in the European Formula 3 championship. Also, he was appointed as the test driver for Lotus F1.

A year later, he joined the GP3 Series and became a test driver for Sahara Force India. Finally, in 2016, he got his big break when he was called up by the Manor team to replace Indonesian driver <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_Haryanto">Rio Haryanto</a>.

For the next two years, Ocon partnered with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sergio-perez/">Sergio Perez</a> at Force India, later renamed to Racing Point.
<h2><strong>On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
In his first season in European Formula 3, he proved his mettle straightaway by grabbing a podium in the first race. He followed it up with a win in the next race. From Race 2 in Hockenheim, he registered a podium streak of eight races. Overall, he won the championship with nine wins and 12 podiums.

In GP3, he took the championship again and he did not finish lower than 7th. Ocon bagged one win and 13 podiums on his way to the title, beating Luca Ghioto.

Coming to Ocon's F1 stint, he had a record 27-race finishing streak. Sadly, it was broken in Brazil 2017 after <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/romain-grosjean/">Romain Grosjean</a> collided with him. He went on to finish 8th in the 2017 championship.

In 2018, he ended the season in 12th place and his performance was not enough to warrant a seat anywhere. Fortunately, Mercedes snapped him up and made him their reserve driver.

After a year away from F1, Ocon is back at Renault. For the 2021 F1 season, he will drive with F1 Champion <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>. The Renault F1 team is rebranded as the Alpine F1 team.

The French driver achieved his best F1 performance at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, where he finished in 2nd position.

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<h2>Esteban Ocon: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
As per <a href="https://www.racefans.net/2020/03/30/how-much-are-f1-drivers-earning-in-2020-and-should-their-fees-be-capped/">Race Fans</a>, Esteban's salary is $5 million. His Net Worth is under review.
<h2><strong>Esteban Ocon: Endorsements</strong></h2>
Ocon is sponsored by Castrol, Infiniti, RCi, MAPFRE, BP Ultimate, Dupont, Microsoft, Bell &amp; Ross.
<h2>How to contact Esteban Ocon</h2>
Fans can connect with Ocon on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/estebanocon/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/oconesteban">Twitter</a>.
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Sakhir Grand Prix &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; Renault&#8217;s Esteban Ocon celebrates on the podium after finishing the race in second place Pool via REUTERS/Tolga Bozoglu Esteban Ocon 2021: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Esteban Ocon got the short end of the stick at the end of the 2018 season. The Frenchman took up karting in 2006 and only progressed from there. In 2012, he joined the Formula Renault 2.0 Championship and raced there for two years. Then, in 2014, he went up to the Formula Renault 3.5 series for two races. In the same year, he raced in the European Formula 3 championship. Also, he was appointed as the test driver for Lotus F1. A year later, he joined the GP3 Series and became a test driver for Sahara Force India. Finally, in 2016, he got his big break when he was called up by the Manor team to replace Indonesian driver Rio Haryanto. For the next two years, Ocon partnered with Sergio Perez at Force India, later renamed to Racing Point. On-track Achievements In his first season in European Formula 3, he proved his mettle straightaway by grabbing a podium in the first race. He followed it up with a win in the next race. From Race 2 in Hockenheim, he registered a podium streak of eight races. Overall, he won the championship with nine wins and 12 podiums. In GP3, he took the championship again and he did not finish lower than 7th. Ocon bagged one win and 13 podiums on his way to the title, beating Luca Ghioto. Coming to Ocon&#8217;s F1 stint, he had a record 27-race finishing streak. Sadly, it was broken in Brazil 2017 after Romain Grosjean collided with him. He went on to finish 8th in the 2017 championship. In 2018, he ended the season in 12th place and his performance was not enough to warrant a seat anywhere. Fortunately, Mercedes snapped him up and made him their reserve driver. After a year away from F1, Ocon is back at Renault. For the 2021 F1 season, he will drive with F1 Champion Fernando Alonso. The Renault F1 team is rebranded as the Alpine F1 team. The French driver achieved his best F1 performance at the 2020 Sakhir Grand Prix, where he finished in 2nd position. Formula One F1 &#8211; Sakhir Grand Prix &#8211; Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain &#8211; December 6, 2020 Racing Point&#8217;s Sergio Perez sprays sparkling wine as he celebrates winning the race on the podium with second placed Renault&#8217;s Esteban Ocon Pool via REUTERS/Giuseppe Cacace Esteban Ocon: 2021 Net Worth As per Race Fans, Esteban&#8217;s salary is $5 million. His Net Worth is under review. Esteban Ocon: Endorsements Ocon is sponsored by Castrol, Infiniti, RCi, MAPFRE, BP Ultimate, Dupont, Microsoft, Bell &amp; Ross. How to contact Esteban Ocon Fans can connect with Ocon on Instagram and Twitter.  Age 23  Marital Status Single  Residence Normandy  Nationality France  Team Alpine F1  Endorsements BWT  Championships 0  Annual Salary $5 million    Birthday 17th September

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<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso 2022: </strong><strong>Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Fernando Alonso has been established as one of the best drivers of his generation. The Spaniard is one driver who should never be underestimated. Even in a car that was not up to the mark, he would wring out every ounce of performance and put it in places where it should not be.

He made his debut in 2001 driving for Minardi. It was also the same year that <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kimi-raikkonen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kimi Raikkonen</a> made his debut. In 2002, he joined forces with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/renault/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Renault</a> in the capacity of a test driver before graduating to a race seat in 2003.

After winning two back-to-back championships, he moved to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mclaren/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">McLaren</a>. However, he returned to Renault a year later. In 2010, he joined <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/ferrari/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ferrari</a> and raced for them until 2014. Finally, he returned to McLaren in 2015 and stayed with them until his retirement in 2018.

Shortly after retiring, Fernando Alonso and NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb0pTpqGkpU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">swapped rides</a> as part of a special one-off event. The double World Champion drove Johnson's Chevrolet Camaro by Hendrick Motorsports while Johnson took to the wheel of Alonso's 2018 McLaren F1 car.

However, Alonso's 'retirement' from Formula 1 didn't last very long. In July 2020, Alonso announced his return to the pinnacle of motorsport with Renault turned Alpine in 2021. Coming full circle, Alonso rejoined the French team, having completed 2 previous stints with the Enstone outfit.

The Spaniard partnered Esteban Ocon at the Renault-powered Alpine Racing over the 2021 season. Alonso went on to clinch his first podium in years at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix.

He will stay with the team until the end of 2022 while his teammate extended his stay until the end of 2024.

READ MORE- <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-all-has-former-f1-driver-fernando-alonso-dated-a-list-of-his-girlfriends-from-the-past/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Who Has Fernando Alonso Dated? A List of His Girlfriends From the Past</a>
<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: Stats and On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
Fernando Alonso is a double-World Champion with the Renault F1 team. His maiden podium came in 2003 in what was just his second race for Renault at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Later that year, the maiden win would follow at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_Grand_Prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hungarian Grand Prix</a>. He bagged a few more podiums in 2004. And in 2005, he wrestled the championship away from<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Michael Schumacher</a>. That year, he won by a hefty 21 points ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, and Michael Schumacher was held off by a 60-point void.

2006 was a bit closer between him and Michael, with 13 points separating them. In 2007, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lewis Hamilton</a> happened, and it was a tumultuous year for Alonso and his new team, McLaren.

Beyond that year, the win well gradually began to dry up for the Spaniard. He only picked up 13 wins across 10 years. The 2013 Spanish Grand Prix was his last win for Ferrari and in Formula One.

In an F1 career spanning 17 years, Alonso started 322 Grand Prix, winning 32 races and clinching 97 podiums in the process. He also racked up 1937 points.

It's no secret that Alonso is aiming for the 'triple crown' in motorsport. The triple crown involves winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Monaco Grand Prix, and the Indianapolis 500.

Alonso has triumphed in Monaco and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Spaniard is keen to add another feather to his cap with a win at the Indy500.

Sadly, he's been unlucky so far. In his first attempt in 2017, Alonso retired from the race, having led the race for a commendable 27 laps. In 2019, Alonso failed to qualify for the event following a series of issues, which weren't entirely of his own making. He competed in the 2020 event with Arrow McLaren SP but hardly made an impression as he qualified P26 and reached home in P21.

[caption id="attachment_484160" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-484160" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-838396468.jpg" alt="Fernando Alonso ahead of the 2017 Belgian Grand prix" width="1920" height="1280" /> SPA, BELGIUM - AUGUST 24: Fernando Alonso of Spain and McLaren Honda talks in the Paddock during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: 2022 Net Worth</strong></h2>
Fernando's net worth is <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/fernando-alonso-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimated to be worth $240 million</a>. His annual salary in his final F1 season with McLaren <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/fernando-alonso/#4e1ee7534406" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">was a whopping $33 million</a>. Despite staying away from F1 for 2 whole seasons, he received a king's welcome at Alpine, as the Spaniard enjoyed a salary of $25M in 2021, which also rated him as the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2021/07/22/formula-1-highest-paid-drivers-hamilton-verstappen/?sh=47a3a6fe1182" target="_blank" rel="noopener">third highest-paid driver</a> on the grid. As of 2022, Alonso will earn $20M per year and is likely to extend his Alpine F1 contract at least until the end of 2023.

He won the Sports Prince of Asturias Award in 2005.
<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: Endorsements</strong></h2>
He was 39th on the Forbes list of Highest-Paid Athletes in 2018. He received around $1 million in endorsements and a salary of $33 million. Fernando Alonso often sports cool sunglasses, which are made by his own fashion brand- Kimoa, a brand that he is sponsored by.
<h2>Best Moments of Fernando Alonso</h2>
<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: Foundations and Charity</strong></h2>
Fernando Alonso supports the <a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/fernando-alonso" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sightsavers International foundation</a>. It works to combat blindness in developing countries, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eye care. They also support people who are irreversibly blind by providing education, counseling, and training. He is also the goodwill ambassador for UNICEF.

In 2007, Fernando founded the <a href="https://www.fernandoalonso.com/category/fundacion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fundaci?n Fernando Alonso</a>, which is a foundation that aims to promote road safety.

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<h3>How to contact Fernando Alonso</h3>
Fans can reach out to Fernando Alonso through his official website at <a href="https://www.fernandoalonso.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.fernandoalonso.com</a>

Alternatively, those interested can contact Alonso through his multiple social media handles, which include - ?<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fernandoalo_oficial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/alo_oficial?lang=es" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FernandoAlonsoOficial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">40</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Divorced</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">None</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Switzerland</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Spanish</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Kimoa</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">1.71m</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Ethnicity</strong></td>
<td width="319">White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Championships</strong></td>
<td width="319">2</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="319"><strong>Kids</strong></td>
<td width="319">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Fernando Alonso

Formula One F1 &#8211; Qatar Grand Prix &#8211; Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar &#8211; November 21, 2021 Third placed Alpine&#8217;s Fernando Alonso celebrates on the podium with champagne REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani Fernando Alonso 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Fernando Alonso has been established as one of the best drivers of his generation. The Spaniard is one driver who should never be underestimated. Even in a car that was not up to the mark, he would wring out every ounce of performance and put it in places where it should not be. He made his debut in 2001 driving for Minardi. It was also the same year that Kimi Raikkonen made his debut. In 2002, he joined forces with Renault in the capacity of a test driver before graduating to a race seat in 2003. After winning two back-to-back championships, he moved to McLaren. However, he returned to Renault a year later. In 2010, he joined Ferrari and raced for them until 2014. Finally, he returned to McLaren in 2015 and stayed with them until his retirement in 2018. Shortly after retiring, Fernando Alonso and NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson swapped rides as part of a special one-off event. The double World Champion drove Johnson&#8217;s Chevrolet Camaro by Hendrick Motorsports while Johnson took to the wheel of Alonso&#8217;s 2018 McLaren F1 car. However, Alonso&#8217;s &#8216;retirement&#8217; from Formula 1 didn&#8217;t last very long. In July 2020, Alonso announced his return to the pinnacle of motorsport with Renault turned Alpine in 2021. Coming full circle, Alonso rejoined the French team, having completed 2 previous stints with the Enstone outfit. The Spaniard partnered Esteban Ocon at the Renault-powered Alpine Racing over the 2021 season. Alonso went on to clinch his first podium in years at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix. He will stay with the team until the end of 2022 while his teammate extended his stay until the end of 2024. READ MORE- Who Has Fernando Alonso Dated? A List of His Girlfriends From the Past Fernando Alonso: Stats and On-track Achievements Fernando Alonso is a double-World Champion with the Renault F1 team. His maiden podium came in 2003 in what was just his second race for Renault at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Later that year, the maiden win would follow at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He bagged a few more podiums in 2004. And in 2005, he wrestled the championship away from Michael Schumacher. That year, he won by a hefty 21 points ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, and Michael Schumacher was held off by a 60-point void. 2006 was a bit closer between him and Michael, with 13 points separating them. In 2007, Lewis Hamilton happened, and it was a tumultuous year for Alonso and his new team, McLaren. Beyond that year, the win well gradually began to dry up for the Spaniard. He only picked up 13 wins across 10 years. The 2013 Spanish Grand Prix was his last win for Ferrari and in Formula One. In an F1 career spanning 17 years, Alonso started 322 Grand Prix, winning 32 races and clinching 97 podiums in the process. He also racked up 1937 points. It&#8217;s no secret that Alonso is aiming for the &#8216;triple crown&#8217; in motorsport. The triple crown involves winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Monaco Grand Prix, and the Indianapolis 500. Alonso has triumphed in Monaco and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Spaniard is keen to add another feather to his cap with a win at the Indy500. Sadly, he&#8217;s been unlucky so far. In his first attempt in 2017, Alonso retired from the race, having led the race for a commendable 27 laps. In 2019, Alonso failed to qualify for the event following a series of issues, which weren&#8217;t entirely of his own making. He competed in the 2020 event with Arrow McLaren SP but hardly made an impression as he qualified P26 and reached home in P21. SPA, BELGIUM &#8211; AUGUST 24: Fernando Alonso of Spain and McLaren Honda talks in the Paddock during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Fernando Alonso: 2022 Net Worth Fernando&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be worth $240 million. His annual salary in his final F1 season with McLaren was a whopping $33 million. Despite staying away from F1 for 2 whole seasons, he received a king&#8217;s welcome at Alpine, as the Spaniard enjoyed a salary of $25M in 2021, which also rated him as the third highest-paid driver on the grid. As of 2022, Alonso will earn $20M per year and is likely to extend his Alpine F1 contract at least until the end of 2023. He won the Sports Prince of Asturias Award in 2005. Fernando Alonso: Endorsements He was 39th on the Forbes list of Highest-Paid Athletes in 2018. He received around $1 million in endorsements and a salary of $33 million. Fernando Alonso often sports cool sunglasses, which are made by his own fashion brand- Kimoa, a brand that he is sponsored by. Best Moments of Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso: Foundations and Charity Fernando Alonso supports the Sightsavers International foundation. It works to combat blindness in developing countries, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eye care. They also support people who are irreversibly blind by providing education, counseling, and training. He is also the goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. In 2007, Fernando founded the Fundaci?n Fernando Alonso, which is a foundation that aims to promote road safety. ALSO READ-?Fernando Alonso Join Hands With UNICEF to Donate Masks in Spain How to contact Fernando Alonso Fans can reach out to Fernando Alonso through his official website at https://www.fernandoalonso.com Alternatively, those interested can contact Alonso through his multiple social media handles, which include &#8211; ?Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Age 40  Marital Status Divorced  Spouse None  Residence Switzerland  Nationality Spanish  Endorsements Kimoa  Height 1.71m  Ethnicity White  Championships 2  Kids 0

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[caption id="attachment_418048" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-418048" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20201021163106/GettyImages-1266322752.jpg" alt="Otmar Szafnauer at the Spanish Grand Prix press conference 2020" width="1920" height="1280" /> BARCELONA, SPAIN - Otmar Szafnauer, Team Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Racing Point talks in a press conference during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Andy Hone/Pool via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2><strong>Otmar Szafnauer: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Otmar Szafnauer currently holds the position of CEO and Team Principal of the Aston Martin F1 Team.

The Romanian came from an engineering background with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He studied at Wayne State University in Detroit, followed by a Master's degree in Business and Finance from the University of Detroit.

In 1986, he joined the Ford Motor Company as Programmes Manager. Szafnauer stuck around until 1998, when he had his maiden tryst with Formula One.
<h2><strong>Otmar Szafnauer: Career and Stats</strong></h2>
He was appointed as Operations Director at British American Racing during their F1 tenure. Soon afterward, Honda came knocking in 2001, and he rose the ranks to Vice President.

Following the conclusion of his Honda stint in 2008. He ventured into other territories. He founded the digital service, Soft Pauer, which released the official Formula One Timing App on the iPhone in June 2009.

Later on, Szafnauer joined Force India and played an integral role since then. With him on the team, they went from strength to strength, breaking into the top five in 2015 and a career-best finish of fourth in 2016?and?2017.

Finally, he took over as the team principal in 2018 when Force India was rebranded to Racing Point. Now, it is his duty to help improve the team's results and get back to being the best of the rest in 2020 and beyond.

The team has again rebranded as the Aston Martin F1 team.

In 2013, he amassed the USF2000 Hall of Fame Award? for his contribution and accomplishments in the realm of motorsports over 20 years.
<h2>Otmar Szafnauer: 2021 Net Worth</h2>
The Net Worth of Otmar Szafnauer, according to internet <a href="https://peopleai.com/fame/identities/otmar-szafnauer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">sources</a>, sums to $1 million. However, his salary and endorsements are under review.
<h2>Otmar Szafnauer: Foundation and Charity</h2>
Szafnauer participates in philanthropy actively. He has a page, <a href="https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/otmarszafnauer" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">JustGiving</a>, through which he collects donations and also sponsorships. It is to help the organizations and individuals in need. It raises funds mainly for NSPCC, which strives to stop child abuse in the UK.

His team, Racing Point, initiated an agenda in 2019 to support Breast Cancer Care, and help raise funds for the ones in need of it. The Romanian supported it vastly.
<h2>How to Contact Otmar Szafnauer?</h2>
Otmar Szafnauer is not vividly active on social media. He holds an <a href="https://instagram.com/otmarf1?igshid=19so8y4f45zaq">Instagram</a> account, but does not have a Twitter or Facebook account.
<h2>Otmar Szafnauer: Quick Facts</h2>
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<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="158">AGE</td>
<td width="151">56</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="158">DATE OF BIRTH</td>
<td width="151">August 13, 1964</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="158">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="151">Romanian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="158">ETHNICITY</td>
<td width="151">White</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="158">MARITAL STATUS</td>
<td width="151">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="158">SPOUSE</td>
<td width="151">N/A</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="158">RESIDENCE</td>
<td width="151">Detroit, United Kingdom</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="158">CHAMPIONSHIP</td>
<td width="151">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="158">ENDORSEMENTS</td>
<td width="151">None</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Otmar Szafnauer

BARCELONA, SPAIN &#8211; Otmar Szafnauer, Team Principal and Chief Executive Officer of Racing Point talks in a press conference during practice for the F1 Grand Prix of Spain at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Andy Hone/Pool via Getty Images) Otmar Szafnauer: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Otmar Szafnauer currently holds the position of CEO and Team Principal of the Aston Martin F1 Team. The Romanian came from an engineering background with a Bachelor of Science degree in electrical engineering. He studied at Wayne State University in Detroit, followed by a Master&#8217;s degree in Business and Finance from the University of Detroit. In 1986, he joined the Ford Motor Company as Programmes Manager. Szafnauer stuck around until 1998, when he had his maiden tryst with Formula One. Otmar Szafnauer: Career and Stats He was appointed as Operations Director at British American Racing during their F1 tenure. Soon afterward, Honda came knocking in 2001, and he rose the ranks to Vice President. Following the conclusion of his Honda stint in 2008. He ventured into other territories. He founded the digital service, Soft Pauer, which released the official Formula One Timing App on the iPhone in June 2009. Later on, Szafnauer joined Force India and played an integral role since then. With him on the team, they went from strength to strength, breaking into the top five in 2015 and a career-best finish of fourth in 2016?and?2017. Finally, he took over as the team principal in 2018 when Force India was rebranded to Racing Point. Now, it is his duty to help improve the team&#8217;s results and get back to being the best of the rest in 2020 and beyond. The team has again rebranded as the Aston Martin F1 team. In 2013, he amassed the USF2000 Hall of Fame Award? for his contribution and accomplishments in the realm of motorsports over 20 years. Otmar Szafnauer: 2021 Net Worth The Net Worth of Otmar Szafnauer, according to internet sources, sums to $1 million. However, his salary and endorsements are under review. Otmar Szafnauer: Foundation and Charity Szafnauer participates in philanthropy actively. He has a page, JustGiving, through which he collects donations and also sponsorships. It is to help the organizations and individuals in need. It raises funds mainly for NSPCC, which strives to stop child abuse in the UK. His team, Racing Point, initiated an agenda in 2019 to support Breast Cancer Care, and help raise funds for the ones in need of it. The Romanian supported it vastly. How to Contact Otmar Szafnauer? Otmar Szafnauer is not vividly active on social media. He holds an Instagram account, but does not have a Twitter or Facebook account. Otmar Szafnauer: Quick Facts  AGE 56  DATE OF BIRTH August 13, 1964  NATIONALITY Romanian  ETHNICITY White  MARITAL STATUS Married  SPOUSE N/A  RESIDENCE Detroit, United Kingdom  CHAMPIONSHIP 0  ENDORSEMENTS None

Otmar Szafnauer believes Alpine has progressed