Fernando Alonso, the Formula 1 Samurai
400th Grand Prix weekend for the two-time world champion
Alonso to become only the second driver in history to reach the milestone
Fernando Alonso is set to become only the second driver in Formula 1 history to reach the milestone of 400 Grand Prix starts when he takes to the track at the Canadian Grand Prix this weekend.
The Spaniard, who is now in his 20th season in the sport, will join Rubens Barrichello on the exclusive list of drivers to have made 400 or more race starts.
Alonso has enjoyed a glittering career in Formula 1, winning two world championships with Renault in 2005 and 2006. He has also won 32 races and stood on the podium 98 times.
However, Alonso has not won a race since the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix and has not finished on the podium since the 2014 Hungarian Grand Prix.
Despite his recent lack of success, Alonso remains one of the most popular and respected drivers in Formula 1. He is known for his aggressive driving style and his never-say-die attitude.
Alonso's 400th Grand Prix weekend will be a special occasion for the Spaniard and for Formula 1 fans around the world.
Alonso's journey to 400 races
Alonso's journey to 400 races has been a long and winding one. He made his Formula 1 debut in 2001 with the Minardi team. He then moved to Renault in 2002, where he won his first world championship in 2005.
Alonso left Renault in 2006 to join McLaren, but he returned to the French team in 2008. He left Renault again in 2009 to join Ferrari, where he spent five seasons.
Alonso left Ferrari in 2014 to join McLaren, where he spent four seasons. He then left McLaren in 2018 to join Toyota in the World Endurance Championship.
Alonso returned to Formula 1 in 2021 with the Alpine team. He is now in his second season with the team.
Alonso's legacy
Alonso is one of the most successful drivers in Formula 1 history. He is a two-time world champion and has won 32 races.
Alonso is also one of the most popular drivers in Formula 1. He is known for his aggressive driving style and his never-say-die attitude.
Alonso's 400th Grand Prix weekend will be a special occasion for the Spaniard and for Formula 1 fans around the world.
