Many of you must remember the awful accident at Le Source during the 2012 Belgian Grand Prix [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012_Belgian_Grand_Prix] at Spa-Francorchamps. It involved Lewis Hamilton [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/], Romain Grosjean, Fernando Alonso [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/], Sergio Perez, Pastor Maldonado, and Kamui Kobayashi. Many consider involvement in this accident as a reason why Fernando Alonso missed out on his third Formula 1 World Championship that year. Before this race, he was leading the championship by 40 points over the Red Bull duo. Unquestionably, this DNF (didn’t complete) and subsequent accident at the Japanese Grand Prix caused a huge loss of points for the Spaniard. And ended his chances of winning the WDC that year in a below-average Ferrari. A Reddit user called ‘u/Akashic101’ used some advanced video rendering to resample the crash footage from 2012. And effectively slowed the on-board camera footage down to 400 frames per second. Hence making a ‘super slo-mo’ adaptation of the terrible occurrence. Watch the Reddit thread here: https://www.reddit.com/user/Akashic101/ GROSJEAN AND LEWIS HAMILTON MADE CONTACT INDUCING A HUGE CRASH Pastor Maldonado took a jumpstart and started his race before the lights had gone out, passing the Saubers. Romain Grosjean made a decent start and was moving up to the inside of La Source, but in doing so, he squeezed Hamilton between himself and the pit wall. Crash Footage [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Belgium_Grand_Prix_3412682b.jpg] The two made contact, and both of them lost control. Grosjean bumped into the back of Checo Pérez and became airborne. He crashed directly into Alonso’s Ferrari, missing Alonso’s head by a few inches. Whereas, Lewis Hamilton crashed into Kobayashi and Alonso after taking a heavy hit. Pérez lost his rear wing and touched Maldonado making him spin. Button closely missed getting involved [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/f1_belgian_grand_prix_2012.jpg] Jenson Button escaped from the rumble and scored a perfect victory. He dominated the whole weekend, from P1 in qualifying to lead every lap in the race. AFTERMATH Romain Grosjean received a fine of €50,000 along with a one-race ban at the Italian GP. He was charged for initiating the crash at the start of the race. Additionally, Pastor Maldonado received 2 ‘five-place grid penalties’ at the Italian Grand Prix. The first one for his jump start and the second for causing an avoidable collision with Glock after his spin. The incident is credited to make FIA rethink driver safety policy. And led to the creation of the ‘halo’ on open-wheel racers of our modern era. 

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<h2>Belgian Grand Prix 2021 Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track</h2>
Spa-Francorchamps circuit that stages the Belgian Grand Prix is situated in the midst of a scenic surrounding. The circuit has hosted enthralling races since 1925. Combined with the unprecedented weather activity that makes the race more thrilling and extremely challenging.

The racing track in Belgium constructed in 1921 was registered under the F1 calendar in 1925. It has staged 75 races over the course of its existence.

<img class="wp-image-108714 size-full aligncenter" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Spa-Francorchamps_overview.jpg" alt="" width="2048" height="1365" />

The Belgian Grand Prix received the honor of the European Grand Prix six times in total. During the pandemic, while other tracks were postponing and calling off the scheduled races, Belgium did not back out from the list.

The 2021 race will happen between 27 August - 29 August.
<h2>Most Winners</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="141">NAME</td>
<td width="151">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="94">YEAR</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">MICHAEL SCHUMACHER</td>
<td width="151">GERMAN</td>
<td width="94">1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">AYRTON SENNA</td>
<td width="151">BRAZILIAN</td>
<td width="94">1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">JIM CLARK</td>
<td width="151">BRITISH</td>
<td width="94">1962, 1963, 1964, 1965</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">KIMI RAIKKONEN</td>
<td width="151">FINNISH</td>
<td width="94">2004, 2005, 2007, 2009</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">LEWIS HAMILTON</td>
<td width="151">BRITISH</td>
<td width="94">2010, 2015, 2017, 2020</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">JUAN MANUEL FANGIO</td>
<td width="151">ARGENTINE</td>
<td width="94">1950, 1954, 1955</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">DAMON HILL</td>
<td width="151">BRITISH</td>
<td width="94">1993, 1994, 1998</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">SEBASTIAN VETTEL</td>
<td width="151">GERMAN</td>
<td width="94">2011, 2013, 2018</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">ALBERTO ASCARI</td>
<td width="151">ITALIAN</td>
<td width="94">1952, 1953</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">EMERSON FITTIPALDI</td>
<td width="151">BRAZILIAN</td>
<td width="94">1972, 1974</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">NIKI LAUDA</td>
<td width="151">AUSTRIAN</td>
<td width="94">1975, 1976</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="141">ALAIN PROST</td>
<td width="151">FRENCH</td>
<td width="94">1983, 1987</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Most Constructors Winners</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="151">MANUFACTURER</td>
<td width="113">YEAR</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">FERRARI</td>
<td width="113">1952, 1953, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1984, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2018, 2019</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">McLaren</td>
<td width="113">1968, 1974, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2012</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">LOTUS</td>
<td width="113">1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1978, 1985</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">MERCEDES</td>
<td width="113">1935, 1939,  1955, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">ALFA ROMEO</td>
<td width="113">1925, 1947, 1950, 1951</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">WILLIAMS</td>
<td width="113">1981, 1986, 1993, 1994</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">BUGATTI</td>
<td width="113">1930, 1931, 1934</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">RED BULL</td>
<td width="113">2011, 2013, 2014</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">MASERATI</td>
<td width="113">1933, 1954</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="151">BENETTON</td>
<td width="113">1992, 1995</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2>Circuit Details</h2>
Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot, Belgium, has hosted various veins of motorsports. The authorities have kept a close eye on maintaining the perfect form of the track, and it has hence been refurbished several times.

The circuit, at present, after the addition of new pit lanes and Bus Stop chicane, measures 7.004 kilometers with 19 turns. It comprises 44 laps with a racing distance of 308.052 kilometers. The grid has quick, complicated, tricky corners, chicanes, turns, and bridges. The first sector is the interesting of all. The hairpin turn 1 is famous for pile-ups during race starts.

And then arrives the world-famous Eau Rouge, which witnesses a steep rise in altitude, almost leaving the drivers facing the sky followed by a massive Kemmel straight, before reaching the tricky section of corners, named Les Combes.

Despite the unprecedented weather situation, it is a beloved track. The circuit demands proper development of skills and strategies along with the speed to stand tall in the race.

It has produced several dramatic and historic races in its term of existence, like in the years 1952, 1963, 1966, 1985, 1995, and 2017. The race for the last race at Spa-Francorchamps went to Lewis Hamilton on August 30, 2020.
<h2>Where to watch</h2>
The practice sessions, qualifying, and the race in Asia, Australia, and Latin America will stream on FOX Sports Channel. People from the Indian subcontinent can enjoy the race on STAR Sports. In Africa, SuperSport will broadcast it.

Belgium has RTBF and Telenet for the entire highlights and the streaming of the race. Brazilians could watch it on TV Globo and SporTV while Bulgarians can watch it on Nova and Diema Sport.

RDS and TSN will broadcast the entire course of the race for Canada. However, for the Czech Republic and Slovakia Sport 1, Sport2, Sport 5 will take charge of the broadcast. China will stream the race on CCTV, Tencent, Guangdong TV, and Shanghai TV.

Denmark will have TV3+, TV3 Sport, and ViaSat while Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will have TBC for broadcast.

Finland will telecast the race on MTV and France will do so on TF1 and Canal+. Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will have RTL Germany for their people to enjoy the race. Greece will stream it on ERT and Cosmote TV.

Hungary will enjoy the entire weekend on M4. Israel will have the broadcast on The Sports Channel while the Italians will witness it on Sky Italia and TV8.

Japan will watch it on Fuji Television, Network Inc., and Dazn. TUDN Mexico will telecast the race for Mexico while Montenegro will view it on SportKlub.

The Netherlands will broadcast it on Ziggo, New Zealand will do so on Spark sport. Eleven Sport will telecast the entire event for Poland and Portugal.  Russia will watch it on Match TV.

Spain and Andorra have Movistar. Turkey will stream it on S Sport. The United Kingdom will broadcast the entire event on C4 and Sky Sports, while ESPN will telecast the entire course for the USA.
<h2>Tickets</h2>
The ongoing global health situation resulted in last year's entire race being held behind closed doors. The F1 officials and the teams had to abide by the rules and regulations fixed by the FIA and the F1 authorities.

The tickets for the 2021 season will be available on the F1 official <a href="https://grandprixevents.com/belgian-grand-prix/2021/overview" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">website</a>. The spectators will have to provide proof[s] including a vaccination certificate, or a negative PCR test. Also, spectators traveling from outside of Europe are strictly prohibited from attending the event at Spa.
<h2>Belgian Grand Prix at a Glance</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="179">FOUNDED</td>
<td width="151">1925</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="179">FIRST HELD</td>
<td width="151">1925</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="179">LAST HELD

POLE POSITION

PODIUM</td>
<td width="151">2020

Lewis Hamilton (1:41.252)

3. Max Verstappen (+15.455)

2. Valtteri Bottas (+8.448)

1. Lewis Hamilton (1:24:08.761)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="179">CIRCUIT DETAILS

CIRCUIT LENGTH

TURNS</td>
<td width="151">7.004-km

19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="179">LAPS</td>
<td width="151">44</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="179">MOST WINS</td>
<td width="151">Michael Schumacher</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="179">MOST CONSTRUCTORS WINNERS</td>
<td width="151">Ferrari</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="179">WHERE TO WATCH</td>
<td width="151">Spa-Francorchamps</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="179">TICKETS</td>
<td width="151"><a href="https://grandprixevents.com/belgian-grand-prix/2021/overview">https://grandprixevents.com/belgian-grand-prix/2021/overview</a></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="179">TV TELECAST, LIVE STREAM</td>
<td width="151"><a href="https://www.formula1.com/en/toolbar/broadcast-information.html">https://www.formula1.com/en/toolbar/broadcast-information.html</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Belgian Grand Prix

Formula One F1 &#8211; Belgian Grand Prix &#8211; Spa-Francorchamps, Spa, Belgium &#8211; August 30, 2020 Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the race with Mercedes&#8217; Valtteri Bottas who finished in second place | Courtesy: Pool via REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq Belgian Grand Prix 2021 Winners, Qualifying, Circuits, Track Spa-Francorchamps circuit that stages the Belgian Grand Prix is situated in the midst of a scenic surrounding. The circuit has hosted enthralling races since 1925. Combined with the unprecedented weather activity that makes the race more thrilling and extremely challenging. The racing track in Belgium constructed in 1921 was registered under the F1 calendar in 1925. It has staged 75 races over the course of its existence. The Belgian Grand Prix received the honor of the European Grand Prix six times in total. During the pandemic, while other tracks were postponing and calling off the scheduled races, Belgium did not back out from the list. The 2021 race will happen between 27 August &#8211; 29 August. Most Winners  NAME NATIONALITY YEAR  MICHAEL SCHUMACHER GERMAN 1992, 1995, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002  AYRTON SENNA BRAZILIAN 1985, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991  JIM CLARK BRITISH 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965  KIMI RAIKKONEN FINNISH 2004, 2005, 2007, 2009  LEWIS HAMILTON BRITISH 2010, 2015, 2017, 2020  JUAN MANUEL FANGIO ARGENTINE 1950, 1954, 1955  DAMON HILL BRITISH 1993, 1994, 1998  SEBASTIAN VETTEL GERMAN 2011, 2013, 2018  ALBERTO ASCARI ITALIAN 1952, 1953  EMERSON FITTIPALDI BRAZILIAN 1972, 1974  NIKI LAUDA AUSTRIAN 1975, 1976  ALAIN PROST FRENCH 1983, 1987  Most Constructors Winners  MANUFACTURER YEAR  FERRARI 1952, 1953, 1956, 1961, 1966, 1975, 1976, 1979, 1984, 1996, 1997, 2001, 2002, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2018, 2019  McLaren 1968, 1974, 1982, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1999, 2000, 2004, 2005, 2010, 2012  LOTUS 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1972, 1977, 1978, 1985  MERCEDES 1935, 1939,  1955, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2020  ALFA ROMEO 1925, 1947, 1950, 1951  WILLIAMS 1981, 1986, 1993, 1994  BUGATTI 1930, 1931, 1934  RED BULL 2011, 2013, 2014  MASERATI 1933, 1954  BENETTON 1992, 1995  Circuit Details Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Stavelot, Belgium, has hosted various veins of motorsports. The authorities have kept a close eye on maintaining the perfect form of the track, and it has hence been refurbished several times. The circuit, at present, after the addition of new pit lanes and Bus Stop chicane, measures 7.004 kilometers with 19 turns. It comprises 44 laps with a racing distance of 308.052 kilometers. The grid has quick, complicated, tricky corners, chicanes, turns, and bridges. The first sector is the interesting of all. The hairpin turn 1 is famous for pile-ups during race starts. And then arrives the world-famous Eau Rouge, which witnesses a steep rise in altitude, almost leaving the drivers facing the sky followed by a massive Kemmel straight, before reaching the tricky section of corners, named Les Combes. Despite the unprecedented weather situation, it is a beloved track. The circuit demands proper development of skills and strategies along with the speed to stand tall in the race. It has produced several dramatic and historic races in its term of existence, like in the years 1952, 1963, 1966, 1985, 1995, and 2017. The race for the last race at Spa-Francorchamps went to Lewis Hamilton on August 30, 2020. Where to watch The practice sessions, qualifying, and the race in Asia, Australia, and Latin America will stream on FOX Sports Channel. People from the Indian subcontinent can enjoy the race on STAR Sports. In Africa, SuperSport will broadcast it. Belgium has RTBF and Telenet for the entire highlights and the streaming of the race. Brazilians could watch it on TV Globo and SporTV while Bulgarians can watch it on Nova and Diema Sport. RDS and TSN will broadcast the entire course of the race for Canada. However, for the Czech Republic and Slovakia Sport 1, Sport2, Sport 5 will take charge of the broadcast. China will stream the race on CCTV, Tencent, Guangdong TV, and Shanghai TV. Denmark will have TV3+, TV3 Sport, and ViaSat while Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania will have TBC for broadcast. Finland will telecast the race on MTV and France will do so on TF1 and Canal+. Germany, Austria, and Switzerland will have RTL Germany for their people to enjoy the race. Greece will stream it on ERT and Cosmote TV. Hungary will enjoy the entire weekend on M4. Israel will have the broadcast on The Sports Channel while the Italians will witness it on Sky Italia and TV8. Japan will watch it on Fuji Television, Network Inc., and Dazn. TUDN Mexico will telecast the race for Mexico while Montenegro will view it on SportKlub. The Netherlands will broadcast it on Ziggo, New Zealand will do so on Spark sport. Eleven Sport will telecast the entire event for Poland and Portugal.  Russia will watch it on Match TV. Spain and Andorra have Movistar. Turkey will stream it on S Sport. The United Kingdom will broadcast the entire event on C4 and Sky Sports, while ESPN will telecast the entire course for the USA. Tickets The ongoing global health situation resulted in last year&#8217;s entire race being held behind closed doors. The F1 officials and the teams had to abide by the rules and regulations fixed by the FIA and the F1 authorities. The tickets for the 2021 season will be available on the F1 official website. The spectators will have to provide proof[s] including a vaccination certificate, or a negative PCR test. Also, spectators traveling from outside of Europe are strictly prohibited from attending the event at Spa. Belgian Grand Prix at a Glance  FOUNDED 1925  FIRST HELD 1925  LAST HELD POLE POSITION PODIUM 2020 Lewis Hamilton (1:41.252) 3. Max Verstappen (+15.455) 2. Valtteri Bottas (+8.448) 1. Lewis Hamilton (1:24:08.761)  CIRCUIT DETAILS CIRCUIT LENGTH TURNS 7.004-km 19  LAPS 44  MOST WINS Michael Schumacher  MOST CONSTRUCTORS WINNERS Ferrari  WHERE TO WATCH Spa-Francorchamps  TICKETS https://grandprixevents.com/belgian-grand-prix/2021/overview  TV TELECAST, LIVE STREAM https://www.formula1.com/en/toolbar/broadcast-information.html

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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.

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<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.

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<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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