Fernando Alonso’s resume speaks for itself: a record number of Grand Prix starts, nearly 2,400 points, 32 wins and two World Championships. The Aston Martin man is simply the best Spanish F1 driver ever, with his longevity and determination winning fans since 2001.<\/p>\n
But, away from the track, his dry sense of humour, quick wit and passion for the sport have charmed fans just as much. To mark his 45th birthday, we’ve gone through his career to find Alonso<\/a>‘s funniest moments \u2013 from his iconic team radios to his hilarious celebrations.<\/p>\n Sunbathing in Sao Paulo<\/p>\n An engine failure in Qualifying for the 2015 Brazilian Grand Prix ended Alonso’s session early, but the Spaniard made the most of his unexpected free time.<\/p>\n Sitting in a deck chair on the grass at Interlagos, the Spaniard relaxed while the action continued around him. The image \u2013 complete with a glance towards the camera \u2013 quickly became a memorable moment.<\/p>\n Celebrating Spaniard<\/p>\n Alonso’s achievements tell only part of the story. Over more than 25 years in F1, his passion for racing and competition has helped make him a fan favourite, reflected in some memorable celebrations along the way.<\/p>\n From the famous Renault yoga pose to title-winning roars and playful podium moments, Alonso has produced plenty of celebratory antics that still bring a smile to fans today.<\/p>\n Classic team radios<\/p>\n When the graphic for an Alonso team radio comes up on the screen, you know you are about to be entertained. He has been making us laugh with his outbursts, quips and cheeky chat with his race engineers ever since his early Renault days \u2013 who can forget his post-title singing, his need for racing room in Bahrain, or his rant about Jolyon Palmer in Monza?<\/p>\n Few drivers have produced as many memorable team radio moments as Alonso. For more than two decades, his mix of humour, frustration and sharp one-liners has entertained fans, delivering quotes that remain some of the most iconic in Formula 1. From “We are racing, not testing” to “If you speak to me every lap, I will disconnect the radio”, there’s no shortage of classics.<\/p>\n TikTok era<\/p>\n Alonso has proven that you are never too old, whether that’s performing at the highest level or improving your social media game.<\/p>\n