Fernando Alonso Is one of the better pilots of his history Formula 1 for his ability to adapt to circumstances. The Spaniard has shown time and time again that he can perform in the same way when he has a competitive car as when he has to fight for the last places. A peculiarity that has made him the protagonist of many returns.
The last one happened inside Brazilian Grand Prix 2022, in which Alonso started 17th but managed to move up to 5th. Climb 12 places which made him leave Interlgados with great effect.
However, the Brazil run was not the best comeback of his career. In fact, it’s not even in the top three. What were your best performances from the starting position? Here is the full list.
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What are Fernando Alonso’s greatest Formula 1 comebacks?
The greater return of his career also in F1 is so far the one held in Monaco Grand Prix 2010. On that occasion, the Spaniard made a mistake in Free Practice 3 that sent him into the wall and prevented him from qualifying. The World Cup contender had to make up places in the less-than-ideal position in the championship, but managed to win 18 seats.
It should be characterized that 9 pilots retired and saw the checkered flag 7th, but a penalty for Schumacher moved him up to 6th.
On the other hand, it is necessary to highlight the two great careers he had 2016 with McLaren Honda. first in Malaysia and later in Belgium where after not qualifying he managed to score with a fantastic performance where he climbed 15 places.
Third, the controversial Singapore GP where Alonso won thanks to the fact that the Renault team orchestrated a strategy so that Nelson Piquet Jr. cause an accident that benefited the Spaniard. The Asturian won 14 places.
This is the full list.
| Big prize | starting position | Match result | positions won | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monaco Grand Prix 2010 | 24th | 6th | 18 |
| two | Malaysian Grand Prix 2016; Belgian Grand Prix 2016 | 22nd | 7th | fifteen |
| 3 | Singapore Grand Prix 2008 | 15th | 1st | 14 |
| 4 | 2005 Japanese Grand Prix | 16th | 3rd | 13 |
| 5 | Italian Grand Prix 2003 | 20º | 8th | 12 |
| 5 | 2004 Malaysian Grand Prix | 19th | 7th | 12 |
| 5 | Austrian Grand Prix 2018 | 20º | 8th | 12 |
| 5 | Brazilian Grand Prix 2022 | 17th | 5th | 12 |
| 6 | German Grand Prix 2001 | 21st | 13th | eleven |
| 6 | Spanish Grand Prix 2022 | 20º | 9th | eleven |
