Happy birthday! Fernando Alonso turns 45 today

The iconic and legendary racing driver turns 45 on Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2026.

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Two-time Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso is celebrating his 45th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed racing drivers of his generation.

Popular racing driver Fernando Alonso has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 45th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Alonso, a cultural icon

Born Fernando Alonso Díaz in Oviedo on July 29, 1981, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Spanish history. Alonso's not just a great racing driver, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Fernando hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Fernando Alonso as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 45.

Happy Birthday, Fernando, you're the best!

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