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    F1 ‘could introduce major rule change for 2025 season’ in bid to help teams outside ‘Big Five’ teams

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    FORMULA ONE are set to introduce a new points system next season that will boost competition on the track.The likes of Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and Aston Martin have been been dominating F1 for a great part of the last few years.Formula One will introduce a new points system for the top 12, instead of the top 10Credit: SplashThat will create more competition for the Big Five, including FerrariCredit: RexBut racing chiefs are considering a new rule that will create a more equal competition between the Big Five and smaller teams.According to Bild, points will be awarded to the 12 best drivers from 2025 onwards.That will see more F1 teams reaping the rewards rather than just the top 10.The amount of points earned will remain the same for the top 7 as they will be gaining 25, 18, 15, 12, 10, eight and six – in that order.Read More on F1However, come next year, eighth place will lead to five points – one more than it used to be – ninth doubles to four points while 10th will become three instead of one.And 11th and 12th place will earn drivers two and one points respectively.Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has spoken in favour of that initiative.Horner said: “The competition is tough. Two groups have formed.Most read in MotorsportBEST FREE BET SIGN UP OFFERS FOR UK BOOKMAKER”There are the top 5 and then the teams from sixth to tenth place.“There is a fight for every single point.Kay Adams pretends to faint live on her show after Darius Butler delivers ‘huge’ F1 news like to ‘Tom Brady to Cowboys’Inside track on Hamilton’s lifeLEWIS HAMILTON has driven his way into pole position as Formula One’s most prolific winner.

    “But in the end you have to ask yourself what it would really change.”I’m completely impartial. But of course, points bring money. So I understand the concern.”🏁 Complete F1 2024 race calendar – details on every Grand Prix and start time this year 🏁  More

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      Fernando Alonso makes cryptic response to claims Taylor Swift makes dig at him in her new album after rumoured romance

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      FERNANDO ALONSO has cryptically responded to suggestions Taylor Swift made a dig at him in her new album.The Aston Martin driver was rumoured to be dating the pop star last year.Fernando Alonso responded to suggestions Taylor Swift takes aim at him in her new songCredit: TikTok @astonmartinf1Taylor Swift was linked with the F1 driver last yearCredit: GettySwift released her eleventh album The Tortured Poets Department yesterday.And on track 18 titled ‘imgonnagetyouback’, fans think she references her alleged romance with the two-time F1 world champion.Swift sings: “I’m an Aston Martin that you steered straight into the ditch.”Alonso has now responded to the lyrics in a cheeky TikTok video.READ MORE IN SPORTWhile listening to the song, he looks at the camera and puts his finger on his lips.Fans are convinced there may be truth to the romance rumours, with one saying: “The Taylonso confirmation we needed.”Another added: “They had the chance to do the funniest thing and they really did it.”A third reacted: “Fernando I love you so much for this.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSSwift’s swipe at Alonso?The lyrics thought to be referencing Fernando Alonso in full:
      Small talk, big walk, act like I don’t care what you didI’m an Aston Martin that you steered straight into the ditch.
      Then ran and hid.
      And I’ll tell you one thing, honey.
      I can take the upper hand and touch your body.
      Flip the script and leave you like a dumb house partyOr I might just love you ’til the end (Ah-ah-ah)

      Alonso previously refused to answer questions on his possible ‘Love Story’ with Swift.And again in hilarious ‘Style’, he posted a video last year of him listening to another of her hit songs ‘Karma’.The richest Wags in F1 revealed with some earning thousands from InstagramSwift is now dating NFL superstar Travis Kelce.Taylor Swift is now dating Travis KelceCredit: Getty More

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      F1 fans convinced Taylor Swift took swipe at Fernando Alonso in The Tortured Poets Department after romance rumours

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      F1 FANS are convinced Taylor Swift has taken a swipe at Fernando Alonso in her new album.The Aston Martin driver was rumoured to be dating the popstar last year.Fans are convinced Taylor Swift has sung about Fernando Alonso in a new songCredit: PAShe references Aston Martin which is Alonso’s F1 teamCredit: EPAThe Spaniard, 42, fuelled rumours about their relationship with posts on social media.One of these included him winking at the camera while Taylor’s song, Karma, played in the background.Fans are now sure that she has taken a swipe at the F1 star in one of her songs from The Tortured Poets Department album.On track 18, titled ‘imgonnagetyouback’, she references an Aston Martin being driving into a ditch.READ MORE ON F1Fans have reacted to the suggestion on social media.One posted: “Alonso what did you do?!”A second commented: “Wait….. did they actually date then?”A third wrote: “Taylonso will never die.”Most read in MotorsportCASINO SPECIAL – BEST CASINO WELCOME OFFERSA fourth said: “We’re reviving Taylonso rumours for funsies.”Another added: “An f1 and Taylor Swift crossover is not what I was expecting to wake up to.”Fernando Alonso fuels Taylor Swift dating rumours as F1 legend posts hilarious TikTok videoSwift has been dating NFL star Travis Kelce since September 2023.They met at one of Taylor’s historic Eras Tour concerts at Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium, he planned and failed to give her a friendship bracelet containing his number.Swift’s swip at AlonsoHere are the lyrics thought to be referencing Fernando Alonso in full:
      Small talk, big walk, act like I don’t care what you didI’m an Aston Martin that you steered straight into the ditch.
      Then ran and hid.
      And I’ll tell you one thing, honey.
      I can take the upper hand and touch your body.
      Flip the script and leave you like a dumb house partyOr I might just love you ’til the end (Ah-ah-ah)

      Taylor is currently on her Eras tourCredit: GettyShe is dating Travis KelceCredit: GettySwift’s savage swipes at Matt Healy
      1. Guilty as Sin?
      In Guilty as Sin? Taylor – who previously dated actor Joe Alwyn for six years until their split in April 2023 – sings about intense romantic feelings and “fatal fantasies” for someone from her past while still in another relationship.
      2. The Black Dog
      Another song, The Black Dog, mentions The Starting Line, a pop-punk band ex Matt Healy admires.
      3. The Tortured Poets Department
      In the album’s title track, The Tortured Poets Department, the Grammy winner jokes about Matty’s habit of bringing a typewriter to her apartment, likening him to poets like Dylan Thomas.
      4. loml
      loml discusses rekindling a past relationship that falls apart just as quickly as it resumed, with Taylor telling the tale of how someone “waltzed back” into her life after they initially met as “kids,” assuring her that she “reformed” him and was the love of his life.
      She refers to him as a “con man” who offered “a fool a get-love-quick scheme” with a “counterfeit” love, but the promises were hollow.
      5. Down Bad and I Can Do It with a Broken Heart
      Other tracks like Down Bad and I Can Do It with a Broken Heart express the pain of maintaining a public facade of happiness each night of her Eras Tour amid heartbreak.
      6. The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived
      The Smallest Man Who Ever Lived is particularly cutting, with Taylor lamenting over a fleeting summer love who led her on before leaving unexpectedly.
      7. The Alchemy
      Taylor, who is now dating NFL star Travis Kelce, seems to allude to these struggles in The Alchemy, with the line, “He jokes that it’s heroin / But this time with a ‘e’.” More

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      FIA chief being investigated for interfering with F1 race result with Ben Sulayem intervening to overturn Alonso penalty

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      FORMULA ONE has been plunged into another major crisis after the FIA President, Mohammed Ben Sulayem, was placed under investigation for allegedly fudging a race result.The race in question was the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix where Ben Sulayem has been accused of interfering to overturn a penalty given to Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso.Mohammed Ben Sulayem is under investigation for allegedly interfering with an F1 race resultCredit: RexThe overturned penalty meant Fernando Alonso (R) was returned to the podiumCredit: ReutersA whistleblower has told the sport’s governing body, the FIA, that Ben Sulayem called Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamas bin Isa Al Khalifa – the FIA’s vice-president for sport for the Middle East and North Africa region – who was officiating in Saudi Arabia for the race.The whistleblower claims Ben Sulayem made it clear that Alonso’s penalty should be revoked.The Aston Martin driver was given a 10-second penalty when his mechanics worked on his car while he was serving a five-second penalty for being out of position on the grid.F1 rules stated at the time that mechanics must not work on any car while it is stationary and serving a penalty and in this instance a jack was placed underneath his car.READ MORE IN F1According to the BBC, compliance officer Paolo Basarri, says the informant reported that Ben Sulayem “pretended the stewards to overturn their decision to issue” the penalty to Alonso.However, the word “pretendere” translated from Italian means to require or expect.The penalty had initially dropped Alonso behind Mercedes’ George Russell, who inherited third place.But in a confusing switch the penalty was reversed and Alonso was promoted to third on the podium where he received the trophy from CEO of Aramco, Amin Hassan Nasser.Most read in MotorsportWHAT HAPPENED IN THE 2023 SAUDI GP?

      Fernando Alonso lined up on the grid in second place but with his car slightly outside of the markings that signify the grid slot for the race.
      It was picked up by race officials during the race and he was given a five second time penalty, which is served when a driver makes their next pitstop.
      With an in-race pitstop, mechanics are not allowed to work on a driver’s car but in this incident, his Aston Martin team had placed a rear jack under his car and lifted it before serving the penalty.
      The incident was noticed by the FIA’s VAR system in Geneva but the investigation was not completed until well AFTER the race had finished.
      Of course by then, Alonso had completed the podium ceremony but the stewards decided that any item touching the car was the same as working on it and issued the penalty.
      Alonso’s team appealed the decision and finally the FIA performed a U-turn on their initial decision and at 01:15 in the morning local time his third place was reinstalled at George Russell’s expense.

      The Saudi state-owned oil and gas company has a long-term global sponsorship deal with Aramco, who are also strategic partners with Alsono’s Aston Martin team.The FIA ethics committee will now start their report and comes after the Red Bull bombshell involving Christian Horner.Christian Horner gives defiant seven-word statment amid sext leak storm after Bahrain Grand Prix winLast week, Horner was cleared of inappropriate behaviour following an internal investigation only to have a smear campaign waged on his private life.And in a bitter fall out, Max Verstappen’s father Jos has called for the Red Bull chief’s head.Meanwhile, the pressure has been ramped up on Ben Sulayem, who is having a disastrous tenure as FIA President since he was elected in 2021.He has overseen a bungled investigation into Toto and Susie Wolff’s relationship on the claim of a conflict of interest.His handling of the Abu Dhabi GP fallout and weak report into Michael Masi stewardship of the race, which resulted in Lewis Hamilton losing his crown to Max Verstappen.He has also fallen out with F1 after stalling on their plans to host sprint races and received a “cease-and-desist” letter from F1’s lawyers after commenting on the value of the sport.And finally, he was heavily criticised for some sexist remarks on a historical website.READ MORE SUN STORIESUnder his leadership the organisation has lost several key figures in recent months.Sun Sport has asked the FIA for comment. More

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      F1 legend reveals ‘surprising’ test results could let him race at highest level until he is FIFTY

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      FERNANDO ALONSO could race at the highest level until he is 50, the Spaniard has revealed.The F1 legend has lifted the lid on “surprising” test results he received during the winter as he prepared for his 21st season.
      Fernando Alonso has revealed he could keep racing until he is 50Credit: Alamy
      Alonso, 42, will once again be on the grid for Aston Martin in 2024.
      However, he is showing no signs of slowing down and has given details of his recovery levels over the off-season.
      The two-time world champion explained this week: “We usually do the same tests. The first part we do in the Alps, in Italy, in the mountains.
      “We have historical data of my body’s cardio performance in one, two and five kilometres, in a resting state, in a thousand and one tests of fat or muscle, of reaction with the lights, as well as maximums from the gym with weights.
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      “While in some tests over the last five or six years, there was a minimal drop in performance, especially in terms of muscle, because, from the age of 30 or 35, you lose a little muscle.
      “This year, we have been able to recover it to maximum levels. And this has been partly due to nutrition, which has changed.
      “We tried to gain a bit of muscle to compensate for the age factor, without losing reactivity or endurance in cardio. These were surprising results, and I think very positive.”
      Asked how long he could keep competing for, Alonso added: “A few years ago, I would say that maybe 40 to 41 was the limit.
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      “Now, after I saw myself last year, motivated and performing well, I was thinking maybe that I can keep racing a few more years.
      “This winter, I’ve been exceeding a little bit the expectations in terms of all the physical tests and everything that I did, so I will say that if you are motivated, and if you want to commit, you can drive maybe until 48 or 49, or whatever, or even 50.
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      “But, at the same time, you have to give up everything in life. Formula 1 needs total dedication.
      “This is my 24th season or whatever in F1 and I gave my life for 24 years to this sport, which I’m happy and I’m okay with that.
      “I can keep doing it for a few more years. But I don’t know if I will be racing until 50, with such a demanding calendar and things like that.
      “Not for the abilities, but because there are other things in life that I’m curious about.”
      The 2024 F1 season is set to begin in Sakhir on March 2 with the Bahrain Grand Prix.

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      Lewis Hamilton rival Fernando Alonso takes swipe at F1 star over Ferrari move and hints he could be Mercedes replacement

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      FERNANDO ALONSO has raised doubts about Lewis Hamilton’s claim that driving for Ferrari had been a “childhood dream”. Hamilton recently dropped the bombshell that he would be leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025, leaving one of the best seats in F1 open for the taking.
      Hamilton and Alonso were team-mates in 2007Credit: Rex
      The pair had a mighty fall outCredit: Alamy
      Alonso has since admitted a begruding respect for the seven-time world championCredit: AP:Associated Press
      The seven-time world champion reportedly triggered a secret clause in his contract to sign the £100million deal with Ferrari.
      Hamilton subsequently claimed driving for Ferrari had been a long-term ambition, saying: “I now have the chance to fulfil another childhood dream – driving in Ferrari red.”
      Alonso evidently did not buy this and used the new launch of his new Aston Martin car to vent his frustration, saying: “It was not his childhood dream 12 months ago, no?
      “Or two months ago, I guess. It was a different dream.”
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      He went on to add: “I hope he enjoys the experience. I think it’s a very special team. 
      “But it’s more special when you win. It’s few years already [since] they have a very fast car and they were fighting for big things.
      “Maybe Lewis can bring that extra to fight for the championship because the car is there.”
      It’s not the first time the F1 world has seen sparks flying between the pair.
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      In Hamilton’s first season, 2007, the then McClaren team-mates had a mighty fall-out and Alonso’s contract was subsequently terminated.
      Tensions have subsided since with Alonso even admitting a begrudging “respect” for the Brit. 

      Only last year he said of Hamilton: “I have a lot of respect for him.
      “After all, we have rarely coincided in our careers in the same place.”
      But there could be a change in store as Alonso has now been tipped for Hamilton’s soon-to-be-vacated seat at the Silver Arrows. 
      Alonso, 42, might be two-time world champion but he has not won a race since the 2013 season.
      He’s flying at the moment though, finishing fourth in the championship after eight podium finishes.
      His contract with Aston Martin expires this year and he seems to rate his chances for a shot elsewhere, saying: “I know that I am attractive to other teams. 
      Alonso and Hamilton are no longer such fierce enemiesCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “I will not stay in Formula One just to have fun. I am not that kind of person and not that kind of driver. 
      “Let’s see what the options are. I am aware of my situation which is very unique. 
      “There are only three world champions on the grid and I am the only one available for 2025, so I am in a good position.”
      He added: “On a move to Mercedes, there has been nothing at all. 
      “I know the driver market has started earlier this year, but this will not affect me in terms of preparing for the season.
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      “If I want to keep racing beyond this year, the first and only talk at the beginning will be Aston Martin. 
      “I trust this project and that will be my first priority.” More

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      Jack Grealish driven to training by Sasha Attwood in £197k Aston Martin DBX as Man City ace adds to lavish collection

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      JACK GREALISH was driven to training by girlfriend Sasha Attwood in a luxury new car.The Manchester City star wore a black cap and had his eyes on the road as glamorous Sasha drove him into Etihad Campus.
      Jack Grealish was driven to training by Sasha Attwood in their Aston Martin DBXCredit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      The new car costs around £197,000Credit: Andy Kelvin / Kelvinmedia
      Grealish gifted himself a luxury Lamborghini after winning the TrebleCredit: Eamonn and James Clarke
      Sasha and Grealish have dated since they were teensCredit: Instagram
      The pair arrived in a brand new white Aston Martin DBX, which Grealish is believed to have purchased last month.
      Grealish has a lavish car collection and his latest motor has a top speed of 193mph, and can do 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds.
      It costs a cool £197,000 and has a 4.0 litre V8 engine.
      It is the latest flash car to enter Grealish’s garage, which includes a £210,000 Lamborghini Performante Urus.
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      The sports car was Grealish’s present to himself after Manchester City won the Treble last season.
      Grealish also owns a Mercedes C-Class which features plenty of luxury touches, costing £44,000.
      But he often drives a Range Rover Sport which is worth around £80,000.
      The car was hit with a parking ticket in October as Grealish and Sasha enjoyed a night out with pals at Manchester’s trendy Sexy Fish seafood restaurant in Deansgate.
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      He also owns a Range RoverCredit: Cavendish
      And a £44,000 MercedesCredit: Getty
      The pair’s home was burgled last monthCredit: Instagram @sasha__rebecca
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      The couple recently fell victim to a burglary while Sasha watched Grealish playing for City on TV alongside his parents, gran, two sisters and brother.
      The terrified family then hit panic buttons as a gang of burglars looted his new home.
      The shaken group — including fiancée Sasha Attwood, his parents, gran, two sisters and brother — dashed for cover at the unfamiliar mansion which Jack moved into just before Christmas.
      Police fearing a hostage situation raced to the scene and a helicopter scoured the estate.
      Despite extensive security and perimeter fencing around Jack’s lavish home, the crooks got in and fled with £1million of watches and jewellery.
      Sasha and Grealish have been together since they were 16.
      They met while attending St Peter’s Roman Catholic Secondary School in Solihull, West Midlands.
      It is not known if they remained as a couple for all of that time.
      Sasha works as a model but is often by the England star’s sideCredit: AFP More

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      Who is Lance Stroll’s dad Lawrence S Stroll?

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      LANCE Stroll’s dad, Lawrence S Stroll, has amassed an incredible net worth throughout his career.From his fortune to his Formula One business venture – here’s everything you need to know about Lawrence S Stroll and his life in the fast lane.
      Lawrence S Stroll pictured in 2017Credit: Getty
      Who is Lance Stroll’s dad Lawrence S Stroll?
      Lawrence Strulovitch, who also goes by the name Lawrence S Stroll, was born on July 11, 1959.
      Stroll is a billionaire businessman, executive chairman of Aston Martin, and the owner of the Aston Martin F1 Team.
      He is also the is the son of Jewish fashion importer, Leo Strulovitch and the dad of Aston Martin racing driver Lance Stroll – one of the youngest members to compete in Formula One.
      Lawrence’s family grew up in Montreal, Quebec, where the father introduced brands including Pierre Cardin and Ralph Lauren to Canadians.
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      He would later bring Ralph Lauren to Europe.
      How did Lawrence Stroll make his money?
      According to wealth website Forbes, Lawrence Stroll made his fortune in fashion.
      He masterminded Michael Kors’ hugely successful IPO in 2011 with business partner Silas Chou – a Hong Kong fashion tycoon.
      The bulk of Stroll’s fortune comes from selling his shares in the American fashion brand, cashing in on his stake in 2014.
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      Stroll the later began his F1 dream in 2018, buying into Force One team, renaming it Racing Point Force India, and entering the season at the midway stage.
      In 2019, they became the Racing Point F1 Team – with Lawrence enlisting his son, Lance as one of his drivers.
      A year later, Stroll led a consortium to invest £182million into Aston Martin for a 16.7 per cent stake in the company.
      In 2021, as part of the deal, the Racing Point F1 team was again rebranded as Aston Martin, marking the brand’s return to Formula One after 60 years.
      As of 2023, Stroll has an estimated net worth of $3.6billion, according to Forbes – which has helped him amass a collection vintage Ferraris.
      Over the years, he has amassed a car collection, which in 2021, was said to be worth an astonishing £140million.
      He splashed £20million on a rare 1967 Ferrari 275 GTB in 2013.
      Other cars Stroll has had in his impressive collection have included his Ferrari 250 GTO, McLarens and a Ford GT.
      In June 2023, Stroll shared an insight into his F1 venture, claiming the sport has become “the billionaire boys club”.
      He said: ”Racing is definitely expensive, from go-karting on up, there’s no doubt about it.
      “It’s a lot less expensive to play golf or play tennis but F1 it’s an expensive sport, there’s machinery. There’s a lot of people who run the machines.
      “You have to be a very wealthy individual or a very large corporation to be able to afford to be in Formula One.”
      Stroll added: “If you look at, for example, building a new building or a new wind tunnel, that’s well over £150million.
      “But Formula One is definitely an expensive sport to be in, there’s no question about that.”
      Who is Lance Stroll’s mum?
      Lance Stroll is the son of Lawrence and Belgium-born Claire-Ann Callens.
      Lawrence and Claire were previously married, however, have since divorced, with Stroll re-marrying Brazilian-born Raquel Diniz.
      In 2020, Stroll took over the island of Mustique for three days as he and Raquel walked down the aisle in a lavish ceremony.
      Over 300 guests were invited, with some staying at his £70million home called The Great House.
      Does Lance Stroll have any siblings?
      During his first marriage to Claire-Anne Callens, the couple welcomed two children.
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      Prior to the birth of their son Lance Stroll, on October 29, 1998, the pair first welcomed a daughter into the word.
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      What is Fernando Alonso’s net worth?

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      FERNANDO Alonso is widely considered to be one of the most talented drivers ever to grace the sport of Formula One.Here we take a look at the racing man’s career, net worth and current salary at Aston Martin.
      Fernando Alonso is currently in contract with Aston Martin until 2024Credit: Splash
      Who is Fernando Alonso?
      Fernando Alonso Diaz was born in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain on July 29, 1981.
      After a period as Benetton test driver, Alonso made his Formula One debut with Minardi in 2001, at the time becoming the third-youngest ever driver in the sport at 19 years and 218 days — he is now ninth on the list.
      In 2003 the Spaniard joined Renault, winning his first world championship in 2005 and ending five straight years of dominance from Michael Schumacher.
      Fernando claimed made it back-to-back world championships by also winning the crown in 2006.
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      Alonso moved to McLaren in 2007, where he endured a fractious rivalry with Lewis Hamilton.
      Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen went on to beat the Spaniard to the title by one point that year.
      Alonso then replaced the Finnish driver at Ferrari in 2010 and spent four years there before returning to McLaren in 2015, where he stayed until he took a break from F1 in 2019.
      In 2015, Alonso opened his own museum in Oviedo, with a circuit named ‘Museo y Circuito Fernando Alonso’, dedicated to his racing career.
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      In 2021 Fernando returned to Formula One following a two-year hiatus driving for the Alpine — the rebranded French team formerly known as Renault where he won his two world championships.
      “Coming back into the sport,” Alonso observed, “is never a guarantee that you will be okay and competitive and still enjoy everything in F1.”
      He then moved to Aston Martin for the 2023 F1 season, were he replaced Sebastian Vettel, and currently remains in contract with the team until 2024.
      On the subject of joining Aston Martin the Spaniard said: “No one in Formula One today is demonstrating a greater vision and absolute commitment to winning, and that makes it a really exciting opportunity for me.”
      “I still have the hunger and ambition to fight to be at the front, and I want to be part of an organisation that is committed to learn, develop and succeed.
      “We all appreciate that there is much to be done to get to the front, and that we must apply all our energies in working together to find performance.
      “The passion and desire to perform that I have witnessed convince me to maintain my enjoyment and commitment to the sport.
      “I intend to win again in this sport and therefore I have to take the opportunities that feel right to me.”
      As well as the 2005 and 2006 F1 world championship, Alonso won 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018 on his debut in the Toyota team, alongside Kazuki Nakajima and Sebastien Buemi, and then won it again in 2019 with the same team and co-drivers.
      The Spaniard now only requires the Indy 500 to complete motorsport’s Triple Crown, which has only previously been won by Graham Hill.
      Alonso attempted to win the race at Indianapolis in 2017 but crashed out late on despite an impressive drive, and then again in 2019.
      Alonso remains a huge hit with fans throughout his career due to his aggressive and exciting racing style.
      What is Fernando Alonso’s net worth?
      Fernando has been one of F1’s highest-paid drivers over the years.
      He has reportedly amassed a whopping net worth of £213million.
      Business magazine Forbes listed Alonso as the third-highest paid driver on the grid in 2022.
      What is Fernando Alonso’s salary at Aston Martin?
      Alonso’s salary at Aston Martin has not been publicly released, leading to confusion around the subject. 
      According to RacingNews365, he has a base salary of £4million in 2023.
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      But Spanish newspaper AS claims the Spaniard may earn up to £17.8million at his new team.
      Whereas in 2022 The Sun reported Fernando could expect £25million a year at the British manufacturer. More