The Meaningful Value & Message Behind Fernando Alonso’s Tattoo

Fernando Alonso also has some artwork on his skin, much like the other drivers on the grid. However, the two-time world champion has more meaning behind it than what meets the eye.

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The Spaniard’s tattoo gets its inspiration from Hagakure, an 18th-century spiritual guide for the warrior.

Hagakure can be defined as a practical and spiritual guide for a warrior inspired by the collection of commentaries by Yamamoto Tsunemoto.

It consists of the symbols of parents, mother, and father.

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Fernando Alonso has an interesting tattoo on his back. It is inspired by the Hagakure, Yamamoto Tsunetomo’s 18th Century spiritual guide for the warrior 母父 - parents 母 - mother 父 - father #FernandoAlonso #FA14 #getwellsoonAlonso #AlpineF1Team

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Fernando Alonso returning to the grid

Driving alongside Esteban Ocon, the two-time world champion will soon return to the grid with Alpine, Renault’s new rebranded team, for the upcoming 2021 season.

Fernando Alonso during a demonstration test in Abu Dhabi — Getty

This won’t be his first time driving with them. Alonso began his F1 journey with the team and won the 2005 and 2006 driver’s championship. After being let go by Mclaren during the 2008 season, he joined Renault again; however, he finished fifth with 61 points in the driver’s championship.

On the road to recovery

Alonso recently had a bike accident in Switzerland and was rushed to the hospital. He was kept there for further observation and found to have a broken jaw, for which he underwent corrective surgery.

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$Alpine F1 Team Statement Following his cycling accident yesterday Fernando Alonso was kept under observation in hospital in Switzerland. Medics discovered a fracture in his upper jaw and conducted a successful corrective operation. The attending medical team are satisfied with his progress. Fernando will remain under observation in hospital for a further 48 hours. Looking forward, after a few days of complete rest, he will be able to progressively resume training. We expect him be fully operational to undertake preparation for the season. Alpine F1 Team and Fernando thank you for your wishes and will issue further updates when appropriate.$

10:32 AM · Feb 12, 2021

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This was bad news for the French team, as the opening race was just six weeks away and fans were concerned his health, wondering if he would be able to recover in time for the season to start. However, the team put out a statement saying that he is recovering and would be available for the race in Bahrain.

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