Fernando Alonso

Date of birth: 29.7.1981
Nationality: Spanish
F1 debut: 2001
Successes: world champion (2005, 2006), vice-champion (2010, 2012, 2013)

Aston Martin was a big surprise last year. The highly experienced Fernando Alonso took advantage of this to score 8 podiums and have his best season since 2013. The double world champion, who celebrates his 43rd birthday this year, finished fourth in the drivers' standings last year. It will be interesting to see if Alonso can build on last season this year. In addition to a storied F1 career, the Spaniard has two triumphs at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and starts at the Indy 500 and Dakar Rally.