Alonso returns to F1

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso returns to the F1 starting grid in 2021 after rejoining Renault on a two-year contract


ALONSO: BEHIND THE WHEEL

2001: Makes F1 debut with Minardi, achieving best race finish of 10th place

2003: Test driver for Renault – claims first race victory at Hungarian Grand Prix

2005: Wins World Championship, ending five-year dominance of Michael Schumacher

2006: Defends title. Claims victory at Monaco Grand Prix for first time

2007: Transfers to McLaren. Quits after turbulent season that includes Ferrari spy affair. Returns to Renault

2010: Signs for Ferrari. Misses out on third F1 title by just four points

2013: Finishes season in second place for third time as Ferrari struggles against Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel

2015: Joins McLaren Honda

2017: Exasperated by uncompetitive McLaren, skips Monaco to race in Indy500. Starts well but forced out by engine failure

2018: Wins Le Mans 24 Hours. Exits F1 after another poor year

2019: Retains Le Mans title – adds FIA World Endurance crown

Aug 2020: Returns to Indy500 in bid to secure Triple Crown, adding to his victories at Monaco GP and Le Mans. Feat so far achieved only by Graham Hill (above)


Alonso races in Le Mans 24 alongside Sebastien Buemi and Kazuki Nakajima


Sources: FIA, Renault 
Pictures: Getty Images 
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