Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso is the most successful Spanish driver in F1 history and one of the most complete of all time. The Asturian from Oviedo won two consecutive world titles in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, becoming the youngest champion in history at that time. His ability to extract maximum performance from inferior cars, his race intelligence, his wet-weather performance and calculated aggression make him a unique driver. He lost the title on three more occasions (2007, 2010, 2012) often due to factors outside the driver's control. His longevity at the top — more than two decades competing — is another element of his legend.