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Fernando Alonso Díaz was born in Oviedo, Asturias, on July 29, 1981. -
From the age of four to fourteen he studied at the Santo Ángel de la Guarda school in Oviedo, where he attended primary school and EGB. -
At the age of seven, he won his first title in an official competition, the Asturias Children's Championship, winning all eight races in the event. -
Ferrari became interested in him, reaching a verbal agreement with Jean Todt to act as a test driver and gain experience in Prost. -
He twice won the Formula 1 World Drivers Championship in 2005 and 2006. -
It started in March with the Bahrain Grand Prix, in which Fernando Alonso would win. A week later, Alonso was second behind Giancarlo Fisichella, confirming Renault's good form. -
Alonso lived in Oxford until 2006, when he moved to Lugano. The causes of the change of residence would be lower taxation, geographical location, security, technological development and first-rate health services. -
the Asturian driver created the Fernando Alonso Foundation to encourage and promote motor racing and projects aimed at road education. -
Alonso announced his return to Renault for the season, having signed a contract with the French team. His teammate would be the Brazilian Nelson Piquet. -
He competed for the Minardi, Renault, McLaren and Scuderia Ferrari teams. -
After retiring from Formula 1, Fernando Alonso continued to compete in motorsport, with the intention of taking part in iconic races. -
In July, his returned to the top flight with Renault is announced, replacing Daniel Ricciardo for the season.