Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso is an inspiration for anyone who has a passion for car racing. He is a well-known Spanish racing driver. His life is of total interest to Alonso. How it changed from career to marriage though it hasn’t been good, him being a free-spirited man is still managing the way it is.

Well, how well do you know about Fernando Alonso? If not much, we have compiled all you need to know about Fernando Alonso’s net worth in 2021, his age, height, weight, wife, kids, biography and complete details about his life. Well, if you’re all set, here is what we know about Fernando Alonso to date.

Biography and Early Life

Fernando Alonso, born Fernando Alonso Diaz, is from Oviedo, Austria, in Spain. He was born on 29 July 1981.  He is the son of an explosive shaft mechanic and amateur kart driver Jose Luis Alonso his father, and an average departmental store employee Ana Diaz. He has an elder sister who is a doctor, and she is called Lorena Alonso Diaz. He loved playing kart from his early age.

Age, Height, Weight & Body Measurement

So, how old is Fernando Alonso in 2021 and what is his height and weight? Well, Fernando Alonso’s age is 40 years old as of today’s date 2nd August 2021 having been born on 29 July 1981. Though, he is 5′ 7″ in feet and inches and 171 cm in Centimetres tall, he weighs about 150 lbs in Pound and 68kg in Kilograms.

Education

When he was of age, he enrolled in a primary school in Spain called Holy Guardian Angel School. He used to be a top performer in his academics and was even excellent in the extra-curriculum activities. Later after graduating from primary education, he joined the Institute Leopoldo Alas Clarin of San Lazaro and pursued a career in motor racing. Alonso is a graduate now. 

Personal Life: Dating, Girlfriends, Wife, Kids

To talk of Fernando’s personal life, he married Raquel Del Rosario, who is a Spanish acknowledged singer and the lead vocalist of the El Sueno de Morfeo. They spent most of their life in Oxford, England, before relocating to Switzerland. The two weren’t meant to be together, for they later separated.

Some rumors said he dated a Russian supermodel, Xenia Tchoumitcheva though they didn’t last for long. Later he was seen with Dasha Kapustina, also a Russian model. He also involved himself in another relationship with Laura Alvarez though their relationship didn’t flourish. Rumors came again that he had an affair with Viki Odintcova though he didn’t approve it.

As for now, he is in a serious relationship with Linda Morselli, and together they are happy. Their love gives hope of tieing the knot soon. The two enjoy their love for each other.

Is Fernando Alonso Gay?

Alonso is neither gay. He is seen in many relationships though he hasn’t settled. He is planning to exchange a vow with Linda Morselli, his current girlfriend. Also, looking at his sexual orientation, he has a straight one.

Professional Career

Fernando started his career at the age of three years, where he started go-karting, which made him become a winner at the local national and the world championship. Due to lack of finances by his family, he was not able to purchase him a good kart, where Alonso was forced to adopt a wet track on slick tires. He won the children’s junior championship of the Asturias and Galicia. After winning Asturias and the Basque Country Cadet Championship, he was allowed to join a class due to his deemed underage to drive powerful machinery.

At the age of 17, he stopped go-karting and joined car racing. He tested his first car after Campos contacted him on driving the Campos motorsport and signed a three-year contract.

He made his car racing debut, winning the title from Manual Giao in the final race of the season with six wins and nine pole positions. He later continued to dive deeper, where he joined International Formula 3000 Championship. He is also known as one of the greatest Formula One drivers in the history of the sport. Again, he is an all-around driver who can mount an apex and correct a sliding car to go faster.

Awards

Fernando has won a lot of awards and nominations. He is recommended for his hard work, and he never goes unnoticed. Some of the awards include the Lorenzo Bandini trophy, The Sporting newcomer of the year, Prince Austria awards for sports, and he currently holds the records of the driver to undergo induction in the FIA hall two times. Also, he won the local national and the world championship in kart driving while he was a child.

Net Worth, Salary & Earnings of Fernando Alonso in 2021

His hard work is evidence of his wealth. As of 2021, He has a net worth of around $280 million. His annual salary is approximately $40 million, and he amasses $33 million for his endorsement. His main source of income is a Spacing racing driver.

Some Interesting Facts You Need To Know

• He started his career of go-karting at the young age of three years, whereby then it wasn’t a career until he grew up and found himself becoming successful through it.
• He has been a racing driver of different machines.

A lot of people acknowledge the fruits of hard work, though few realize the efforts required to attain that success. Fernando as a racing driver is among the most successful people as long as the racing is concerned. His net worth proves that he is a determined man.