The story of Formula 1 in Spain cannot be understood without Fernando Alonso. The country’s most successful pilot and one of the greatest of all time. He can win two consecutive world championships and finish second on three other occasions. Key figure of the category.
With the Spanish Grand Prix 2023 ready to go it’s time to review the occasions on which Alonso won the race at Barcelona-Catalonia circuit.
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How many times did Fernando Alonso win the Spanish Grand Prix?
During his two decades in Formula 1, Fernando Alonso won twice the Spanish Grand Prix. First in 2006 with the team Renault and later on 2013 with Ferrari.
However, the Asturians had another victory on Spanish soil 2012though that doesn’t count on this list since despite being his circuit Valencia in Spain, its name was European Grand Prix.
The first victory in Spain took place more than 131,000 viewers that filled the stands of Montmelo. Alonso took it pole position, victory and led all but 12 laps. Not only that, but he was +0.075 away from setting the fastest lap as well.
had to wait until 2013 to add to his second Grand Prix win. On that occasion, Asturias made a spectacular start, going from fifth to third place in the first steps. Later, with a brilliant strategy, he took the lead and grabbed it triumph, the last in his sporting career to date.
Fernando Alonso’s complete track record at the Spanish Grand Prix
Total, Fernando Alonso has competed 19 times in the Spanish Grand Prixhis first being in 2001 with Minardi and his last in 2022 with Alpine.
He has retired three times, finished on the podium seven times and scored thirteen times.
This is his palm.
| Time | Equipment | Classification | Career |
| 2001 | minardi | 18° | 13th |
| 2003 | Renault | 3rd | 2nd |
| 2004 | Renault | 8th | 4th |
| 2005 | Renault | 3rd | 2nd |
| 2006 | Renault | 1st | 1st |
| 2007 | McLaren | 2nd | 3rd |
| 2008 | Renault | 2nd | Abandoned due to engine failure |
| 2009 | Renault | 8th | 5th |
| 2010 | Ferrari | 4th | 2nd |
| 2011 | Ferrari | 4th | 5th |
| 2012 | Ferrari | 2nd | 2nd |
| 2013 | Ferrari | 5th | 1st |
| 2014 | Ferrari | 7th | 6th |
| 2015 | McLaren | 13th | Abandoned due to brake failure |
| 2016 | McLaren | 10° | Abandoned due to engine failure |
| 2017 | McLaren | 7th | 12th |
| 2018 | McLaren | 8th | 8th |
| 2021 | Alpine | 10° | 17th |
| 2022 | Alpine | 17th (beginning 20) | 9th |
