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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Brazilian Grand Prix 2023 - Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos. The home of the Brazilian Grand Prix. A circuit where dreams have been lived. A circuit where dreams have died. A circuit that?s seen so much history over the years that it?s become an indispensable part of the Formula 1 calendar. After officially joining the calendar in 1973, Interlagos?or the Aut?dromo Jos? Carlos Pace?has played host to the Brazilian GP every year except in 1978 and from 1981 to 1989.?</span>

[caption id="attachment_826742" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-826742 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-14T171533Z_111717478_UP1EHBE1BXWPO_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-BRAZIL.jpg" alt="F1 race start at Brazilian GP" width="1920" height="1060" /> Formula One F1 - Brazilian Grand Prix - Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil - November 14, 2021 Red Bull's Max Verstappen and Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas at the start of the race REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes[/caption]

<span style="font-weight: 400">Over the years, it?s been the scene of the culmination of epic title fights, making it a race that everyone anticipated even more than usual. Well, that was until the Abu Dhabi GP joined the calendar in 2009. Since then?bar the three seasons of 2011, 2012, and 2013?the Brazilian GP has been the season's penultimate race. While everyone in the F1 community would love for it to return to its original calendar spot, this year will be even more different.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Scheduled from November 3rd to 5th, it?s Round 21 on the calendar. Instead of being the usual penultimate race of the season, it?s now the third-last race of 2023. Before 2023, the Brazilian GP usually featured a week or two after the US and Mexican GP. To accommodate a newly added Las Vegas GP, F1?s trip to Interlagos, Sao Paulo, has been preponed. Be that as it may, the circuit, in all its glory, is set to deliver like it always does.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">There have been some truly memorable moments in Interlagos over the years. Home hero Ayrton Senna?s first win on home soil in 1991 would be almost every Brazilian fan?s highlight. To make the feat even more remarkable, he did it while stuck in sixth gear for more than 10 laps. Oh, and who can forget the title deciders that have happened here? In 2007, Kimi Raikkonen entered the race third in the championship behind McLaren?s Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. Out of all three contenders, Raikkonen was tipped to be the least likely to win. But against all odds, proving his Iceman-ness, he won the race and, with it, the championship.</span>

<i><span style="font-weight: 400">?Is that Glock? Is that Glock going slowly??</span></i><span style="font-weight: 400"> A Martin Brindle commentary that will go down in history as something that?ll haunt Felipe Massa (until he claims the 2008 title, if he does, following his lawsuit against the FIA). The then-Ferrari driver crossed the line in P1, and for half a minute or so, he and his team were ecstatic. Hamilton needed anything better than a P6 to seal the title. Had it not been for Timo Glock struggling through the damo condition in slick tires, the title would?ve been Massa?s. But it was Hamilton?s day as he overtook Glock to take P5 and, ultimately, his maiden championship.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">As thrilling as the title fights have been, so have the non-title fights. The 2021 Brazilian GP saw Hamilton make a comeback after receiving 25 places worth of penalties. He started the Sprint in P20 and finished fifth. He started the race in P10 and finished P1. It?s now the most special race of the honourary Brazilian?s career. A year later, his teammate George Russell got his first win at the circuit.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Last time out, in the ever-changing weather conditions in Sao Paulo, Haas? Kevin Magnussen secured a shock pole position, setting a time of 1:11.674. Neither the Sprint nor the race worked in the Dane?s favor, though. Even so, it was a monumental achievement in a Haas car. Interlagos always springs up a surprise, and F1 2023 is ready for the exciting action that awaits in Brazil!</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Most Winners</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Back in the day, the FIA required a new venue to host a demonstration race as a quality check. The 1972 Brazilian GP was Interlagos? inaugural race (although it wasn?t counted as part of the championship). In its official introduction in 1973, Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi treated the crowd to a home victory. It then spent six glorious years on the calendar until 1981, when Jacarepagu?, Rio de Janeiro, became the race's home (as it did in 1978 as well). But F1 returned to Sao Paulo in 1990; since then, it hasn?t left the calendar.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Frenchman Alain Prost is the most successful driver to race in the Brazilian GP. Having amassed a staggering six Brazilian GP wins, he should ideally be the F1 king of Brazil. But considering five of his wins came at Jacarepagu? and the fact that Interlagos is the real home of the race, someone else pips him to the title.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">The most successful driver in Interlagos is Michael Schumacher, who?s won at the circuit four times!</span>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Wins</b></td>
<td><b>Driver?</b></td>
<td><b>Nationality</b></td>
<td><b>Years</b></td>
<td><b>Circuit(s)</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">6</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Alain Prost</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">France</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jacarepagu?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos (1990)</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">4</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Michael Schumacher</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Germany</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1994, 1995, 2000, 2002</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Sebastian Vettel?</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Germany</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2010, 2013, 2017</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Lewis Hamilton</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Great Britain</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2016, 2018, 2021</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">3*</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Carlos Reutemann</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Argentina</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1977, 1978, 1981, *(1972 - Non-Championship race)</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos (1977)</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Jacarepagu?</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Emerson Fittipaldi</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazil</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1973, 1974</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Nelson Piquet</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazil</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1983, 1986</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Jacarepagu?</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ayrton Senna</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazil</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1991, 1993</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Felipe Massa</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazil</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2006, 2008</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mika Hakkinen</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Finland</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1998, 1999</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Interlagos</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Past Constructors Winners</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Alain Prost won the Brazilian GP with three teams?Renault (1982), Ferrari (1990), and the rest with McLaren. Apart from his four wins for McLaren, the British team has seen Ayrton Senna (2), Emerson Fittipaldi (1), Mika Hakkinen (2), David Coulthard (1), Juan Pablo Montoya (1), and Jenson Button (1) win. With 12 victories at the Brazilian GP, McLaren is the most successful constructor in the South American nation.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Adding to Prost?s singular win for Ferrari, Niki Lauda (1), Carlos Reuttemann (2), Nigel Mansell (1), Michael Schumacher (2), Felipe Massa (2), Kimi Raikkonen (1), and Sebastian Vettel (1) make Ferrari the second most successful in Brazil.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Since 2012, though, Mercedes has won the most Brazilian GPs?6 out of 10.</span>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td><b>Wins</b></td>
<td><b>Driver?</b></td>
<td><b>Year(s)</b></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">12</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">McLaren</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1974, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2012</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">11</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Ferrari</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1976, 1977, 1978, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2017</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td rowspan="2"><span style="font-weight: 400">6</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Mercedes</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Williams</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">1981, 1986, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2004</span></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">5</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">Red Bull</span></td>
<td><span style="font-weight: 400">2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2019</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Brazilian Grand Prix Circuit Details?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">What makes Aut?dromo Jos? Carlos Pace one of the greatest circuits of all time? It?s one of the last remaining old-school tracks on the calendar. Made in the 1930s, Interlagos was constructed in undulating terrain on the outskirts of Sao Paulo. Situated between two reservoirs, that?s where the name comes from. As for its official name, Jos? Carlos Pace was a Brazilian driver who won his only race at Interlagos. The circuit was named in his honor after tragically passing away in 1977 in a plane crash.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Coming back to why every driver and fan alike loves the circuit. Over the years, the circuit has had to evolve for safety reasons. Even so, it hasn?t lost its charm and character that everyone fell in love with before the big renovations. Initially, the track was almost 8 kilometers long, but after the safety reforms, when F1 shifted to Jacarepagu? for nine seasons, it was shortened to 4.3km (2.6 miles). Since 1990, when F1 returned to Interlagos, it?s stayed the same.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">Before 1990, Interlagos was a clockwise track, a layout that drivers are more accustomed to. But after 1990, it became a counter-clockwise circuit, making the short circuit?where time to rest is almost nonexistent?even more challenging. As much as it is a challenge, it?s also a pleasure to drive. The pit straight has an upward incline that transitions into the iconic Senna S (Turns 1 and 2). The longest straight of the track (the Reta Oposta) is between Turns 3 and 4 (Descida do Lago). As a driver closes in to Turn 6, that?s where the trickiest part of the circuit starts. A series of slow-speed corners, Turns 6 and 7 lead into one the most difficult corners on the track?Turn 8 (Little Orange). The slow-speed section continues till the left-handed Turn 11, after which a short straight leads into a hard left. Turn 12 to 15 is usually done at full throttle, following which the trip through the dramatic elevation changes of Interlagos starts again.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">To add to the dramatics of the track, the weather conditions are quite unpredictable. Through the years, the changing conditions have made for exciting sessions like qualifying in 2022, which saw Magnussen take pole. Back at the Singapore GP, when Verstappen qualified in P11, he said Marina Bay isn?t a track where overtaking is possible. He did say Spa-Francorchamps is a circuit where he could win from the back of the grid. Well, Interlagos is like that, too! Lewis Hamilton demonstrated how fighting through the field in 2021 is possible.</span>

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<span style="font-weight: 400">The best place to watch the race? The Grandstand at the banked Turn 15 is a lovely place to watch cars go through the twisty second sector and accelerate through the final corners. The Grandstand at Turn 1 overlooks the Senna S?the best overtaking spot on the track. This year, just like 2021 and 2022, is also a Sprint weekend. The new format changes mean twice the qualifying sessions and twice the racing action. So, wherever you decide to tune in from or experience the electric atmosphere live, the Brazilian GP will be one to watch!</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Where to watch?</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">In the US, all F1 races this season will be broadcast live on TV by ESPNews, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC.?</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">If you?re tuning in from The Netherlands, hoping for a repeat of 2019 for Max Verstappen, Viaplay and Viaplay Xtra will stream all the live action. If you?re not one of the spectators and Intergalos and want to catch all the live action from the comfort of your home, Bandeirantes and Bandsports will keep you company. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports and Channel 4 will keep you updated. Sky Sports? Italian and German divisions, Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, are in charge in Italy and Germany. France can catch all the action on Canal+, Austria on Servus TV, Africa on SuperSport, and Canada on RDS.</span>

<span style="font-weight: 400">In India (and everywhere else), F1TV will provide all the live-action, analysis, and Tech Talks.?</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Brazilian Grand Prix Tickets</b></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Tickets for the Brazilian GP are available on <a href="https://tickets.formula1.com/en/f1-3325-brazil" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the Official Formula 1 website</a> as well as on <a href="https://f1experiences.com/2023-brazilian-grand-prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the F1 Experiences website</a>. You can choose from a range of tickets, varying from Grounds Passes and Reserved Seats to Premium Hospitality.?</span>

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Brazilian Grand Prix 2023 &#8211; Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Circuits Interlagos. The home of the Brazilian Grand Prix. A circuit where dreams have been lived. A circuit where dreams have died. A circuit that?s seen so much history over the years that it?s become an indispensable part of the Formula 1 calendar. After officially joining the calendar in 1973, Interlagos?or the Aut?dromo Jos? Carlos Pace?has played host to the Brazilian GP every year except in 1978 and from 1981 to 1989.? Formula One F1 &#8211; Brazilian Grand Prix &#8211; Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil &#8211; November 14, 2021 Red Bull&#8217;s Max Verstappen and Mercedes&#8217; Valtteri Bottas at the start of the race REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes Over the years, it?s been the scene of the culmination of epic title fights, making it a race that everyone anticipated even more than usual. Well, that was until the Abu Dhabi GP joined the calendar in 2009. Since then?bar the three seasons of 2011, 2012, and 2013?the Brazilian GP has been the season&#8217;s penultimate race. While everyone in the F1 community would love for it to return to its original calendar spot, this year will be even more different. Scheduled from November 3rd to 5th, it?s Round 21 on the calendar. Instead of being the usual penultimate race of the season, it?s now the third-last race of 2023. Before 2023, the Brazilian GP usually featured a week or two after the US and Mexican GP. To accommodate a newly added Las Vegas GP, F1?s trip to Interlagos, Sao Paulo, has been preponed. Be that as it may, the circuit, in all its glory, is set to deliver like it always does.? There have been some truly memorable moments in Interlagos over the years. Home hero Ayrton Senna?s first win on home soil in 1991 would be almost every Brazilian fan?s highlight. To make the feat even more remarkable, he did it while stuck in sixth gear for more than 10 laps. Oh, and who can forget the title deciders that have happened here? In 2007, Kimi Raikkonen entered the race third in the championship behind McLaren?s Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso. Out of all three contenders, Raikkonen was tipped to be the least likely to win. But against all odds, proving his Iceman-ness, he won the race and, with it, the championship. ?Is that Glock? Is that Glock going slowly?? A Martin Brindle commentary that will go down in history as something that?ll haunt Felipe Massa (until he claims the 2008 title, if he does, following his lawsuit against the FIA). The then-Ferrari driver crossed the line in P1, and for half a minute or so, he and his team were ecstatic. Hamilton needed anything better than a P6 to seal the title. Had it not been for Timo Glock struggling through the damo condition in slick tires, the title would?ve been Massa?s. But it was Hamilton?s day as he overtook Glock to take P5 and, ultimately, his maiden championship. As thrilling as the title fights have been, so have the non-title fights. The 2021 Brazilian GP saw Hamilton make a comeback after receiving 25 places worth of penalties. He started the Sprint in P20 and finished fifth. He started the race in P10 and finished P1. It?s now the most special race of the honourary Brazilian?s career. A year later, his teammate George Russell got his first win at the circuit. Last time out, in the ever-changing weather conditions in Sao Paulo, Haas? Kevin Magnussen secured a shock pole position, setting a time of 1:11.674. Neither the Sprint nor the race worked in the Dane?s favor, though. Even so, it was a monumental achievement in a Haas car. Interlagos always springs up a surprise, and F1 2023 is ready for the exciting action that awaits in Brazil! Most Winners Back in the day, the FIA required a new venue to host a demonstration race as a quality check. The 1972 Brazilian GP was Interlagos? inaugural race (although it wasn?t counted as part of the championship). In its official introduction in 1973, Brazilian Emerson Fittipaldi treated the crowd to a home victory. It then spent six glorious years on the calendar until 1981, when Jacarepagu?, Rio de Janeiro, became the race&#8217;s home (as it did in 1978 as well). But F1 returned to Sao Paulo in 1990; since then, it hasn?t left the calendar. Frenchman Alain Prost is the most successful driver to race in the Brazilian GP. Having amassed a staggering six Brazilian GP wins, he should ideally be the F1 king of Brazil. But considering five of his wins came at Jacarepagu? and the fact that Interlagos is the real home of the race, someone else pips him to the title. The most successful driver in Interlagos is Michael Schumacher, who?s won at the circuit four times!  Wins Driver? Nationality Years Circuit(s)  6 Alain Prost France 1982, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1990 Jacarepagu? Interlagos (1990)  4 Michael Schumacher Germany 1994, 1995, 2000, 2002 Interlagos  3 Sebastian Vettel? Germany 2010, 2013, 2017 Interlagos  3 Lewis Hamilton Great Britain 2016, 2018, 2021 Interlagos  3* Carlos Reutemann Argentina 1977, 1978, 1981, *(1972 &#8211; Non-Championship race) Interlagos (1977) Jacarepagu?  2 Emerson Fittipaldi Brazil 1973, 1974 Interlagos  2 Nelson Piquet Brazil 1983, 1986 Jacarepagu?  2 Ayrton Senna Brazil 1991, 1993 Interlagos  2 Felipe Massa Brazil 2006, 2008 Interlagos  2 Mika Hakkinen Finland 1998, 1999 Interlagos  Past Constructors Winners Alain Prost won the Brazilian GP with three teams?Renault (1982), Ferrari (1990), and the rest with McLaren. Apart from his four wins for McLaren, the British team has seen Ayrton Senna (2), Emerson Fittipaldi (1), Mika Hakkinen (2), David Coulthard (1), Juan Pablo Montoya (1), and Jenson Button (1) win. With 12 victories at the Brazilian GP, McLaren is the most successful constructor in the South American nation. Adding to Prost?s singular win for Ferrari, Niki Lauda (1), Carlos Reuttemann (2), Nigel Mansell (1), Michael Schumacher (2), Felipe Massa (2), Kimi Raikkonen (1), and Sebastian Vettel (1) make Ferrari the second most successful in Brazil. Since 2012, though, Mercedes has won the most Brazilian GPs?6 out of 10.  Wins Driver? Year(s)  12 McLaren 1974, 1984, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2005, 2012  11 Ferrari 1976, 1977, 1978, 1989, 1990, 2000, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2017  6 Mercedes 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2021, 2022  Williams 1981, 1986, 1992, 1996, 1997, 2004  5 Red Bull 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2019  Brazilian Grand Prix Circuit Details? What makes Aut?dromo Jos? Carlos Pace one of the greatest circuits of all time? It?s one of the last remaining old-school tracks on the calendar. Made in the 1930s, Interlagos was constructed in undulating terrain on the outskirts of Sao Paulo. Situated between two reservoirs, that?s where the name comes from. As for its official name, Jos? Carlos Pace was a Brazilian driver who won his only race at Interlagos. The circuit was named in his honor after tragically passing away in 1977 in a plane crash. Coming back to why every driver and fan alike loves the circuit. Over the years, the circuit has had to evolve for safety reasons. Even so, it hasn?t lost its charm and character that everyone fell in love with before the big renovations. Initially, the track was almost 8 kilometers long, but after the safety reforms, when F1 shifted to Jacarepagu? for nine seasons, it was shortened to 4.3km (2.6 miles). Since 1990, when F1 returned to Interlagos, it?s stayed the same. Before 1990, Interlagos was a clockwise track, a layout that drivers are more accustomed to. But after 1990, it became a counter-clockwise circuit, making the short circuit?where time to rest is almost nonexistent?even more challenging. As much as it is a challenge, it?s also a pleasure to drive. The pit straight has an upward incline that transitions into the iconic Senna S (Turns 1 and 2). The longest straight of the track (the Reta Oposta) is between Turns 3 and 4 (Descida do Lago). As a driver closes in to Turn 6, that?s where the trickiest part of the circuit starts. A series of slow-speed corners, Turns 6 and 7 lead into one the most difficult corners on the track?Turn 8 (Little Orange). The slow-speed section continues till the left-handed Turn 11, after which a short straight leads into a hard left. Turn 12 to 15 is usually done at full throttle, following which the trip through the dramatic elevation changes of Interlagos starts again. To add to the dramatics of the track, the weather conditions are quite unpredictable. Through the years, the changing conditions have made for exciting sessions like qualifying in 2022, which saw Magnussen take pole. Back at the Singapore GP, when Verstappen qualified in P11, he said Marina Bay isn?t a track where overtaking is possible. He did say Spa-Francorchamps is a circuit where he could win from the back of the grid. Well, Interlagos is like that, too! Lewis Hamilton demonstrated how fighting through the field in 2021 is possible. Formula One F1 &#8211; Brazilian Grand Prix &#8211; Jose Carlos Pace Circuit, Sao Paulo, Brazil &#8211; November 14, 2021 Mercedes&#8217; Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the race REUTERS/Ricardo Moraes The best place to watch the race? The Grandstand at the banked Turn 15 is a lovely place to watch cars go through the twisty second sector and accelerate through the final corners. The Grandstand at Turn 1 overlooks the Senna S?the best overtaking spot on the track. This year, just like 2021 and 2022, is also a Sprint weekend. The new format changes mean twice the qualifying sessions and twice the racing action. So, wherever you decide to tune in from or experience the electric atmosphere live, the Brazilian GP will be one to watch! Where to watch? In the US, all F1 races this season will be broadcast live on TV by ESPNews, ESPN2, ESPN+, or ABC.? If you?re tuning in from The Netherlands, hoping for a repeat of 2019 for Max Verstappen, Viaplay and Viaplay Xtra will stream all the live action. If you?re not one of the spectators and Intergalos and want to catch all the live action from the comfort of your home, Bandeirantes and Bandsports will keep you company. In the United Kingdom, Sky Sports and Channel 4 will keep you updated. Sky Sports? Italian and German divisions, Sky Italia and Sky Deutschland, are in charge in Italy and Germany. France can catch all the action on Canal+, Austria on Servus TV, Africa on SuperSport, and Canada on RDS. In India (and everywhere else), F1TV will provide all the live-action, analysis, and Tech Talks.? Brazilian Grand Prix Tickets Tickets for the Brazilian GP are available on the Official Formula 1 website as well as on the F1 Experiences website. You can choose from a range of tickets, varying from Grounds Passes and Reserved Seats to Premium Hospitality.?

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<h2>Renault: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates</h2>
The Renault F1 team first began their F1 operations in 1977 and even supplied engines from 1983. During their first stint in the sport, they won two F1 World Championships, both with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/fernando-alonso/">Fernando Alonso</a>. They left the sport after the 2011 season, finding their way back in 2016.

Another significant event occurred when Renault debuted, namely the introduction of turbo engines. Renault's 2020 driver lineup consists of former Red Bull star Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon.

Renault's iconic yet modern yellow and black livery is set to change from 2021 when the team rebrands itself to Alpine F1 with a possible livery change reminiscent of the French tricolor. Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso will drive for the team in 2021.

The Renault logo is synonymous with both its road cars and racing team alike. The French team's logo consists of a <a href="https://group.renault.com/en/news-on-air/news/120-years-of-brand-identity/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">diamond</a>.
<h2><strong>On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
Renault?s first win and first podium both came at the same race. Jean-Pierre Jabouille won the 1979 French Grand Prix, and Rene Arnoux took third.

Their results were very intermittent with numerous retirements, and they withdrew as a team after 1985.

The Renault F1 team would return to the fray in 2002, taking over from the Benetton team. Renault did not start winning again until 2003, with a solitary win from Fernando Alonso.

Renault F1 went another year winless in 2004 before the dynamic changed dramatically in 2005, when Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella dominated the proceedings and took the title. The two repeated the same feat in 2006, with Alonso finishing no lower than fifth during the season.

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So far, Renault have bagged 35 race wins, and 103 podiums in 400 race starts. The team has amassed 1,777 points over the course of their storied stint in F1.

The team pulled out yet again in 2011 and rejoined in 2016. Their drivers for that year were Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer. When Magnussen left for Haas, Nico Hulkenberg jumped ship from Force India to the French team.

Later, when Palmer?s contract was terminated, Carlos Sainz was loaned to them by Toro Rosso. Hulkenberg and Sainz would race together for the 2018 season until Sainz moved to McLaren for 2019.

In yet another sequence of driver shuffling, Renault's 2021 lineup will consist of Esteban Ocon and the returning Fernando Alonso.

Alonso will replace Daniel Ricciardo, who is McLaren bound for the 2021 season.
<h2>When did Renault last win in F1?</h2>
Renault's last win in F1 remains the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix, won by Fernando Alonso.

[caption id="attachment_380770" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-380770 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20200917213852/2020-09-10T141633Z_1994104956_RC2QVI94GO1K_RTRMADP_3_MOTOR-F1-TUSCAN.jpg" alt="Esteban Ocon and Daniel Ricciardo at Tuscan Grand Prix" width="1920" height="1229" /> Formula One F1 - Tuscan Grand Prix - Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy - September 10, 2020 Renault's Esteban Ocon and Daniel Ricciardo during a press conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS??ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES[/caption]
<h2>Best Moments of Renault F1 team</h2>

<h2>Which F1 teams use Renault engines?</h2>
Once one of the most sought-after engine suppliers on the grid, Renault currently supply engines to McLaren alone. However, with McLaren set to switch to Mercedes power in 2021, Renault won't have any customer teams next season.
<h2><strong>Renault?s Sponsors</strong></h2>
Renault are currently <a href="https://www.renaultsport.com/-formule-1-partners-.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">partnered</a> by DP World, Castrol, Infiniti, and RCI Banking Services as their main sponsors. Their other sponsors include Mapfre, Dupont Microsoft, Alpinestars, Boeing, Pirelli, Siemens, and more.
<h2>Renault's charities and foundations</h2>
Responding to the UK government's call for assistance, several F1 teams joined hands in the fight against COVID-19. Renault were one of the seven F1 teams that helped in manufacturing required medical equipment, crucial in the fight against the virus.

The initiative was titled 'Project Pitlane" and even saw Renault <a href="https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-renault-horner-unthinkable-scenario/4787716/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">working</a> side by side with Red Bull at the latter's Milton-Keynes factory in the UK.
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<td width="319"><strong>Founded</strong></td>
<td width="319">1977</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Owner</strong></td>
<td width="319">Louis Renault</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Number of Titles</strong></td>
<td width="319">2</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Prize Money Won</strong></td>
<td width="319">47.3 million</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Base</strong></td>
<td width="319">Enstone, Viry</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Official Website</strong></td>
<td width="319">https://www.renaultsport.com/-Formule-1-330-.html</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Drivers</strong></td>
<td width="319">Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Test Drivers</strong></td>
<td width="319">TBA</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Engine</strong></td>
<td width="319">Renault</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Tires</strong></td>
<td width="319">Pirelli</td>
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Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; September 12, 2020 Renault&#8217;s Daniel Ricciardo during practice Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon Renault: 2021 Latest News, Results, Drivers and Car Updates The Renault F1 team first began their F1 operations in 1977 and even supplied engines from 1983. During their first stint in the sport, they won two F1 World Championships, both with Fernando Alonso. They left the sport after the 2011 season, finding their way back in 2016. Another significant event occurred when Renault debuted, namely the introduction of turbo engines. Renault&#8217;s 2020 driver lineup consists of former Red Bull star Daniel Ricciardo and Esteban Ocon. Renault&#8217;s iconic yet modern yellow and black livery is set to change from 2021 when the team rebrands itself to Alpine F1 with a possible livery change reminiscent of the French tricolor. Esteban Ocon and Fernando Alonso will drive for the team in 2021. The Renault logo is synonymous with both its road cars and racing team alike. The French team&#8217;s logo consists of a diamond. On-track Achievements Renault?s first win and first podium both came at the same race. Jean-Pierre Jabouille won the 1979 French Grand Prix, and Rene Arnoux took third. Their results were very intermittent with numerous retirements, and they withdrew as a team after 1985. The Renault F1 team would return to the fray in 2002, taking over from the Benetton team. Renault did not start winning again until 2003, with a solitary win from Fernando Alonso. Renault F1 went another year winless in 2004 before the dynamic changed dramatically in 2005, when Fernando Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella dominated the proceedings and took the title. The two repeated the same feat in 2006, with Alonso finishing no lower than fifth during the season. Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; Renault&#8217;s Daniel Ricciardo in action during the race Pool via REUTERS/Bryn Lennon So far, Renault have bagged 35 race wins, and 103 podiums in 400 race starts. The team has amassed 1,777 points over the course of their storied stint in F1. The team pulled out yet again in 2011 and rejoined in 2016. Their drivers for that year were Kevin Magnussen and Jolyon Palmer. When Magnussen left for Haas, Nico Hulkenberg jumped ship from Force India to the French team. Later, when Palmer?s contract was terminated, Carlos Sainz was loaned to them by Toro Rosso. Hulkenberg and Sainz would race together for the 2018 season until Sainz moved to McLaren for 2019. In yet another sequence of driver shuffling, Renault&#8217;s 2021 lineup will consist of Esteban Ocon and the returning Fernando Alonso. Alonso will replace Daniel Ricciardo, who is McLaren bound for the 2021 season. When did Renault last win in F1? Renault&#8217;s last win in F1 remains the 2008 Japanese Grand Prix, won by Fernando Alonso. Formula One F1 &#8211; Tuscan Grand Prix &#8211; Mugello, Scarperia e San Piero, Italy &#8211; September 10, 2020 Renault&#8217;s Esteban Ocon and Daniel Ricciardo during a press conference FIA/Handout via REUTERS??ATTENTION EDITORS &#8211; THIS IMAGE HAS BEEN SUPPLIED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALES. NO ARCHIVES Best Moments of Renault F1 team Which F1 teams use Renault engines? Once one of the most sought-after engine suppliers on the grid, Renault currently supply engines to McLaren alone. However, with McLaren set to switch to Mercedes power in 2021, Renault won&#8217;t have any customer teams next season. Renault?s Sponsors Renault are currently partnered by DP World, Castrol, Infiniti, and RCI Banking Services as their main sponsors. Their other sponsors include Mapfre, Dupont Microsoft, Alpinestars, Boeing, Pirelli, Siemens, and more. Renault&#8217;s charities and foundations Responding to the UK government&#8217;s call for assistance, several F1 teams joined hands in the fight against COVID-19. Renault were one of the seven F1 teams that helped in manufacturing required medical equipment, crucial in the fight against the virus. The initiative was titled &#8216;Project Pitlane&#8221; and even saw Renault working side by side with Red Bull at the latter&#8217;s Milton-Keynes factory in the UK.  Founded 1977  Owner Louis Renault  Number of Titles 2  Prize Money Won 47.3 million  Base Enstone, Viry  Official Website https://www.renaultsport.com/-Formule-1-330-.html  Drivers Esteban Ocon, Fernando Alonso  Test Drivers TBA  Engine Renault  Tires Pirelli

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<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso 2022: </strong><strong>Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Fernando Alonso has been established as one of the best drivers of his generation. The Spaniard is one driver who should never be underestimated. Even in a car that was not up to the mark, he would wring out every ounce of performance and put it in places where it should not be.

He made his debut in 2001 driving for Minardi. It was also the same year that <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kimi-raikkonen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kimi Raikkonen</a> made his debut. In 2002, he joined forces with <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/renault/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Renault</a> in the capacity of a test driver before graduating to a race seat in 2003.

After winning two back-to-back championships, he moved to <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/mclaren/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">McLaren</a>. However, he returned to Renault a year later. In 2010, he joined <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/category/f1/ferrari/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ferrari</a> and raced for them until 2014. Finally, he returned to McLaren in 2015 and stayed with them until his retirement in 2018.

Shortly after retiring, Fernando Alonso and NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fb0pTpqGkpU" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">swapped rides</a> as part of a special one-off event. The double World Champion drove Johnson's Chevrolet Camaro by Hendrick Motorsports while Johnson took to the wheel of Alonso's 2018 McLaren F1 car.

However, Alonso's 'retirement' from Formula 1 didn't last very long. In July 2020, Alonso announced his return to the pinnacle of motorsport with Renault turned Alpine in 2021. Coming full circle, Alonso rejoined the French team, having completed 2 previous stints with the Enstone outfit.

The Spaniard partnered Esteban Ocon at the Renault-powered Alpine Racing over the 2021 season. Alonso went on to clinch his first podium in years at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix.

He will stay with the team until the end of 2022 while his teammate extended his stay until the end of 2024.

READ MORE- <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/who-all-has-former-f1-driver-fernando-alonso-dated-a-list-of-his-girlfriends-from-the-past/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer" data-wpel-link="internal">Who Has Fernando Alonso Dated? A List of His Girlfriends From the Past</a>
<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: Stats and On-track Achievements</strong></h2>
Fernando Alonso is a double-World Champion with the Renault F1 team. His maiden podium came in 2003 in what was just his second race for Renault at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

Later that year, the maiden win would follow at the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hungarian_Grand_Prix" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hungarian Grand Prix</a>. He bagged a few more podiums in 2004. And in 2005, he wrestled the championship away from<a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-schumacher/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer"> Michael Schumacher</a>. That year, he won by a hefty 21 points ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, and Michael Schumacher was held off by a 60-point void.

2006 was a bit closer between him and Michael, with 13 points separating them. In 2007, <a href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/lewis-hamilton/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lewis Hamilton</a> happened, and it was a tumultuous year for Alonso and his new team, McLaren.

Beyond that year, the win well gradually began to dry up for the Spaniard. He only picked up 13 wins across 10 years. The 2013 Spanish Grand Prix was his last win for Ferrari and in Formula One.

In an F1 career spanning 17 years, Alonso started 322 Grand Prix, winning 32 races and clinching 97 podiums in the process. He also racked up 1937 points.

It's no secret that Alonso is aiming for the 'triple crown' in motorsport. The triple crown involves winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Monaco Grand Prix, and the Indianapolis 500.

Alonso has triumphed in Monaco and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Spaniard is keen to add another feather to his cap with a win at the Indy500.

Sadly, he's been unlucky so far. In his first attempt in 2017, Alonso retired from the race, having led the race for a commendable 27 laps. In 2019, Alonso failed to qualify for the event following a series of issues, which weren't entirely of his own making. He competed in the 2020 event with Arrow McLaren SP but hardly made an impression as he qualified P26 and reached home in P21.

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<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: 2022 Net Worth</strong></h2>
Fernando's net worth is <a href="https://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/race-car-drivers/fernando-alonso-net-worth/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">estimated to be worth $240 million</a>. His annual salary in his final F1 season with McLaren <a href="https://www.forbes.com/profile/fernando-alonso/#4e1ee7534406" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">was a whopping $33 million</a>. Despite staying away from F1 for 2 whole seasons, he received a king's welcome at Alpine, as the Spaniard enjoyed a salary of $25M in 2021, which also rated him as the <a href="https://www.forbes.com/sites/brettknight/2021/07/22/formula-1-highest-paid-drivers-hamilton-verstappen/?sh=47a3a6fe1182" target="_blank" rel="noopener">third highest-paid driver</a> on the grid. As of 2022, Alonso will earn $20M per year and is likely to extend his Alpine F1 contract at least until the end of 2023.

He won the Sports Prince of Asturias Award in 2005.
<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: Endorsements</strong></h2>
He was 39th on the Forbes list of Highest-Paid Athletes in 2018. He received around $1 million in endorsements and a salary of $33 million. Fernando Alonso often sports cool sunglasses, which are made by his own fashion brand- Kimoa, a brand that he is sponsored by.
<h2>Best Moments of Fernando Alonso</h2>
<h2><strong>Fernando Alonso: Foundations and Charity</strong></h2>
Fernando Alonso supports the <a href="https://www.looktothestars.org/celebrity/fernando-alonso" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sightsavers International foundation</a>. It works to combat blindness in developing countries, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eye care. They also support people who are irreversibly blind by providing education, counseling, and training. He is also the goodwill ambassador for UNICEF.

In 2007, Fernando founded the <a href="https://www.fernandoalonso.com/category/fundacion/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Fundaci?n Fernando Alonso</a>, which is a foundation that aims to promote road safety.

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<h3>How to contact Fernando Alonso</h3>
Fans can reach out to Fernando Alonso through his official website at <a href="https://www.fernandoalonso.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://www.fernandoalonso.com</a>

Alternatively, those interested can contact Alonso through his multiple social media handles, which include - ?<a href="https://www.instagram.com/fernandoalo_oficial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/alo_oficial?lang=es" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/FernandoAlonsoOficial/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a>.
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<td width="319"><strong>Age</strong></td>
<td width="319">40</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Marital Status</strong></td>
<td width="319">Divorced</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Spouse</strong></td>
<td width="319">None</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Residence</strong></td>
<td width="319">Switzerland</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Nationality</strong></td>
<td width="319">Spanish</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Endorsements</strong></td>
<td width="319">Kimoa</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Height</strong></td>
<td width="319">1.71m</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Ethnicity</strong></td>
<td width="319">White</td>
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<td width="319"><strong>Championships</strong></td>
<td width="319">2</td>
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Fernando Alonso

Formula One F1 &#8211; Qatar Grand Prix &#8211; Losail International Circuit, Lusail, Qatar &#8211; November 21, 2021 Third placed Alpine&#8217;s Fernando Alonso celebrates on the podium with champagne REUTERS/Thaier Al-Sudani Fernando Alonso 2022: Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements Fernando Alonso has been established as one of the best drivers of his generation. The Spaniard is one driver who should never be underestimated. Even in a car that was not up to the mark, he would wring out every ounce of performance and put it in places where it should not be. He made his debut in 2001 driving for Minardi. It was also the same year that Kimi Raikkonen made his debut. In 2002, he joined forces with Renault in the capacity of a test driver before graduating to a race seat in 2003. After winning two back-to-back championships, he moved to McLaren. However, he returned to Renault a year later. In 2010, he joined Ferrari and raced for them until 2014. Finally, he returned to McLaren in 2015 and stayed with them until his retirement in 2018. Shortly after retiring, Fernando Alonso and NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson swapped rides as part of a special one-off event. The double World Champion drove Johnson&#8217;s Chevrolet Camaro by Hendrick Motorsports while Johnson took to the wheel of Alonso&#8217;s 2018 McLaren F1 car. However, Alonso&#8217;s &#8216;retirement&#8217; from Formula 1 didn&#8217;t last very long. In July 2020, Alonso announced his return to the pinnacle of motorsport with Renault turned Alpine in 2021. Coming full circle, Alonso rejoined the French team, having completed 2 previous stints with the Enstone outfit. The Spaniard partnered Esteban Ocon at the Renault-powered Alpine Racing over the 2021 season. Alonso went on to clinch his first podium in years at the inaugural Qatar Grand Prix. He will stay with the team until the end of 2022 while his teammate extended his stay until the end of 2024. READ MORE- Who Has Fernando Alonso Dated? A List of His Girlfriends From the Past Fernando Alonso: Stats and On-track Achievements Fernando Alonso is a double-World Champion with the Renault F1 team. His maiden podium came in 2003 in what was just his second race for Renault at the Malaysian Grand Prix. Later that year, the maiden win would follow at the Hungarian Grand Prix. He bagged a few more podiums in 2004. And in 2005, he wrestled the championship away from Michael Schumacher. That year, he won by a hefty 21 points ahead of Kimi Raikkonen, and Michael Schumacher was held off by a 60-point void. 2006 was a bit closer between him and Michael, with 13 points separating them. In 2007, Lewis Hamilton happened, and it was a tumultuous year for Alonso and his new team, McLaren. Beyond that year, the win well gradually began to dry up for the Spaniard. He only picked up 13 wins across 10 years. The 2013 Spanish Grand Prix was his last win for Ferrari and in Formula One. In an F1 career spanning 17 years, Alonso started 322 Grand Prix, winning 32 races and clinching 97 podiums in the process. He also racked up 1937 points. It&#8217;s no secret that Alonso is aiming for the &#8216;triple crown&#8217; in motorsport. The triple crown involves winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the Monaco Grand Prix, and the Indianapolis 500. Alonso has triumphed in Monaco and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The Spaniard is keen to add another feather to his cap with a win at the Indy500. Sadly, he&#8217;s been unlucky so far. In his first attempt in 2017, Alonso retired from the race, having led the race for a commendable 27 laps. In 2019, Alonso failed to qualify for the event following a series of issues, which weren&#8217;t entirely of his own making. He competed in the 2020 event with Arrow McLaren SP but hardly made an impression as he qualified P26 and reached home in P21. SPA, BELGIUM &#8211; AUGUST 24: Fernando Alonso of Spain and McLaren Honda talks in the Paddock during previews ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images) Fernando Alonso: 2022 Net Worth Fernando&#8217;s net worth is estimated to be worth $240 million. His annual salary in his final F1 season with McLaren was a whopping $33 million. Despite staying away from F1 for 2 whole seasons, he received a king&#8217;s welcome at Alpine, as the Spaniard enjoyed a salary of $25M in 2021, which also rated him as the third highest-paid driver on the grid. As of 2022, Alonso will earn $20M per year and is likely to extend his Alpine F1 contract at least until the end of 2023. He won the Sports Prince of Asturias Award in 2005. Fernando Alonso: Endorsements He was 39th on the Forbes list of Highest-Paid Athletes in 2018. He received around $1 million in endorsements and a salary of $33 million. Fernando Alonso often sports cool sunglasses, which are made by his own fashion brand- Kimoa, a brand that he is sponsored by. Best Moments of Fernando Alonso Fernando Alonso: Foundations and Charity Fernando Alonso supports the Sightsavers International foundation. It works to combat blindness in developing countries, restoring sight through specialist treatment and eye care. They also support people who are irreversibly blind by providing education, counseling, and training. He is also the goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. In 2007, Fernando founded the Fundaci?n Fernando Alonso, which is a foundation that aims to promote road safety. ALSO READ-?Fernando Alonso Join Hands With UNICEF to Donate Masks in Spain How to contact Fernando Alonso Fans can reach out to Fernando Alonso through his official website at https://www.fernandoalonso.com Alternatively, those interested can contact Alonso through his multiple social media handles, which include &#8211; ?Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook.  Age 40  Marital Status Divorced  Spouse None  Residence Switzerland  Nationality Spanish  Endorsements Kimoa  Height 1.71m  Ethnicity White  Championships 2  Kids 0