Renault driver Esteban Ocon disclosed that he would be “very happy” to have Fernando Alonso [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/] as a teammate in 2021. The Frenchman admitted that he has a great relationship with the double World Champion and wouldn’t be opposed to him joining the French team. OCON OPEN TO FERNANDO ALONSO JOINING RENAULT As things stand, Renault is yet to announce a second driver for next season. With Daniel Ricciardo leaving for McLaren, Renault needs a highly talented driver to fill Ricciardo’s shoes. Alonso’s name has been constantly popping up as a potential replacement to join the Enstone outfit next year. Fernando’s made it clear on multiple occasions that he is open to returning to F1. His retirement in 2018 never felt like a proper goodbye and the Spaniard has a real chance to return to the sport. With a wealth of experience, and being a former World Champion, Renault has no real reason not to consider Alonso. However, the double World Champion has good reasons to reconsider rejoining Renault [https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/renault/]. The French team isn’t the same squad that once ended Ferrari’s winning streak. The days of winning races and World Championships are long gone and the team is on a long journey to regain its lost glory. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/rn.jpg] As a result, Fernando has legitimate reasons to think twice before signing any contracts for next year. If he does end up at Renault, Ocon would welcome him with open arms. Speaking at the Thursday drivers’ press conference, Esteban said: “I got asked that question many times during this lockdown period but I always respond” “And honestly and my personal choice has no relation to what the team is going to do. “But I have a great relationship with Fernando. The helmet I have, and the only swap I did in between the drivers, was with him and he was the one with Michael [Schumacher], his fights back in the day, that gave me the love for the sport. “So I don’t know if he’s going to join or not, but definitely if he could come back with me [as a team-mate] I would be very happy.” As quoted by The Race [https://the-race.com/formula-1/ocon-keen-to-have-alonso-as-2021-team-mate/]. For now, we can only wait and watch Renault’s next move. 

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<h2>Austrian Grand Prix - Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track</h2>
The Austrian Grand Prix is a yearly Formula One race. An FIA authorized racing event, the first F1 race in Austria was held in 1964. Formula One got back to Austria in 1970–1987 and 1997–2003. Austria once again started hosting the races in 2014.

2020 F1 season was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. There were numerous changes in the 2020 schedule, with multiple Grand Prix weekends being cancelled. As a result, Austria facilitated two consecutive Formula One races at the Red Bull Ring in 2021 - the Styrian Grand Prix and Austrian Grand Prix. Despite the fact that the Styrian GP was a one-off race, F1 saved it for the 2021 schedule too.

Read More: <a class="jsx-3461562372 article-embed-title" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/f1-news-austrian-grand-prix-f1-schedule-when-is-next-f1-race-after-styrian-gp/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Austrian Grand Prix F1 Schedule: When is Next F1 Race After Styrian GP?</a>
<h2>Circuit details</h2>
The Austrian Grand Prix has been held in two distinct areas since its inception. It lies in southeastern Austria, being initially held in Zeltweg. Since 1969, the Austrian Grand Prix has been hosted in Spielberg. There are two different circuits where F1 races have been run in Austria.

It was first held at the Zeltweg Air Base. Since 1970, the races are being run in the circuit that was initially called the Österreichring and later known as the A-1 ring and Red Bull Ring.

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<h2><strong>Where to watch the Austrian Grand Prix 2021 </strong></h2>
In India, the practice sessions, qualifying, and the race will be broadcast on the Star Sports network. In Africa, Supersport is in charge of broadcast while in Asia and Australia, Fox Sports handles the broadcast. Canada has RDS while China telecasts the race on CCTV. France relies of TF1 and Canal+ for their Formula One telecast.

Germany, Austria, and Switzerland have RTL Germany to thank. Italians who cannot will be watching on Sky Italia. Spain and Andorra have Movistar, while the United Kingdom has Channel 4 and Sky Sports. USA also shows the race on ESPN, while Brazil relies on TV Globo.
<h2><strong>Austrian Grand Prix 2021 Tickets</strong></h2>
Tickets are mostly available on the official <a href="https://tickets.formula1.com/en/f1-3222-austria" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Formula One</a> website.
<h2>Most Winners</h2>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><a title="Zeltweg Airfield" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Switzerland"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/f/f3/Flag_of_Switzerland.svg/16px-Flag_of_Switzerland.svg.png" alt="Switzerland" width="16" height="16" data-file-width="512" data-file-height="512" /></a></span> Jo Siffert</td>
<td>1968, 1969*, 1971</td>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/c/c3/Flag_of_France.svg/23px-Flag_of_France.svg.png" alt="France" width="23" height="15" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></span> Alain Prost</td>
<td>1983, 1985, 1986</td>
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<th rowspan="7">2</th>
<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/4/4c/Flag_of_Sweden.svg/23px-Flag_of_Sweden.svg.png" alt="Sweden" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1600" data-file-height="1000" /></span> Ronnie Peterson</td>
<td>1973, 1978</td>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/88/Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg/23px-Flag_of_Australia_%28converted%29.svg.png" alt="Australia" width="23" height="12" data-file-width="1280" data-file-height="640" /></span> Alan Jones</td>
<td>1977, 1979</td>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Finland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Finland.svg.png" alt="Finland" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1800" data-file-height="1100" /></span> Mika Häkkinen</td>
<td>1998, 2000</td>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/23px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png" alt="Germany" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></span> Michael Schumacher</td>
<td>2002, 2003</td>
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<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/b/ba/Flag_of_Germany.svg/23px-Flag_of_Germany.svg.png" alt="Germany" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1000" data-file-height="600" /></span> Nico Rosberg</td>
<td>2014, 2015</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/2/20/Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg/23px-Flag_of_the_Netherlands.svg.png" alt="Netherlands" width="23" height="15" data-file-width="900" data-file-height="600" /></span> Max Verstappen</td>
<td>2018, 2019</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span class="flagicon"><img class="thumbborder" src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/b/bc/Flag_of_Finland.svg/23px-Flag_of_Finland.svg.png" alt="Finland" width="23" height="14" data-file-width="1800" data-file-height="1100" /></span> Valtteri Bottas</td>
<td>2017, 2020</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA: Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain driving the (44) Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes W10 leads Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Scuderia Ferrari SF90 on track during qualifying for the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring in Spielberg, Austria. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images) Austrian Grand Prix &#8211; Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track The Austrian Grand Prix is a yearly Formula One race. An FIA authorized racing event, the first F1 race in Austria was held in 1964. Formula One got back to Austria in 1970–1987 and 1997–2003. Austria once again started hosting the races in 2014. 2020 F1 season was hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. There were numerous changes in the 2020 schedule, with multiple Grand Prix weekends being cancelled. As a result, Austria facilitated two consecutive Formula One races at the Red Bull Ring in 2021 &#8211; the Styrian Grand Prix and Austrian Grand Prix. Despite the fact that the Styrian GP was a one-off race, F1 saved it for the 2021 schedule too. Read More: Austrian Grand Prix F1 Schedule: When is Next F1 Race After Styrian GP? Circuit details The Austrian Grand Prix has been held in two distinct areas since its inception. It lies in southeastern Austria, being initially held in Zeltweg. Since 1969, the Austrian Grand Prix has been hosted in Spielberg. There are two different circuits where F1 races have been run in Austria. It was first held at the Zeltweg Air Base. Since 1970, the races are being run in the circuit that was initially called the Österreichring and later known as the A-1 ring and Red Bull Ring. Formula One F1 &#8211; Steiermark Grand Prix &#8211; Red Bull Ring, Spielberg, Styria, Austria &#8211; June 27, 2021 Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen leads at the start of the race REUTERS/Leonhard Foeger Where to watch the Austrian Grand Prix 2021  In India, the practice sessions, qualifying, and the race will be broadcast on the Star Sports network. In Africa, Supersport is in charge of broadcast while in Asia and Australia, Fox Sports handles the broadcast. Canada has RDS while China telecasts the race on CCTV. France relies of TF1 and Canal+ for their Formula One telecast. Germany, Austria, and Switzerland have RTL Germany to thank. Italians who cannot will be watching on Sky Italia. Spain and Andorra have Movistar, while the United Kingdom has Channel 4 and Sky Sports. USA also shows the race on ESPN, while Brazil relies on TV Globo. Austrian Grand Prix 2021 Tickets Tickets are mostly available on the official Formula One website. Most Winners  Wins Driver Years won  3  Jo Siffert 1968, 1969*, 1971   Alain Prost 1983, 1985, 1986  2  Ronnie Peterson 1973, 1978   Alan Jones 1977, 1979   Mika Häkkinen 1998, 2000   Michael Schumacher 2002, 2003   Nico Rosberg 2014, 2015   Max Verstappen 2018, 2019   Valtteri Bottas 2017, 2020

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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">Fundación 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>.
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">40</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Divorced</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">None</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Switzerland</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Spanish</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Kimoa</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">1.71m</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Ethnicity</strong></td>
<td width="319">White</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Championships</strong></td>
<td width="319">2</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Kids</strong></td>
<td width="319">0</td>
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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 Fundación 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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