Fernando Alonso

Fernando Alonso became Formula 1’s youngest double world champion in 2005 and 2006—a record since surpassed only by Sebastian Vettel—winning 32 Grands Prix over a 22-year career with five constructors, including Ferrari and McLaren. The Asturian racer also conquered the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice (2018, 2019) and claimed the FIA World Endurance Championship, making him motorsport’s most complete competitor with 99 podium finishes in F1. His 1,580 top-level race starts across disciplines outperforms #1 Rafael Nadal’s 1,078 tennis matches in versatility, and he ranks as the only driver to win F1 world titles, Le Mans, and the 24 Hours of Daytona—a feat unmatched in modern racing. Despite younger rivals like Max Verstappen, Alonso’s longevity highlights his enduring competitive edge.