10 of Fernando Alonso's top F1 moments

#9 Hungary 2003 - First race victory

Fernando Alonso of Spain and Renault

Ahead of the 13th round of 2003, Alonso had collected another two podium finishes.

However, the Hungarian Grand Prix saw him collect his second career pole position and then dominate from start to finish to collect his maiden win and Renault’s first in two decades.

Alonso became F1’s youngest race winner at 22 years old and moved 18 points within Schumacher’s lead in the driver’s table.

#8 Imola 2005 - Beating a resurgent Schumacher

The San Marino F1 Grand Prix

Tyre Regulation changes for the 2005 campaign had swung things in Michelin’s favour with Bridgestone & Ferrari struggling to keep pace.

One of the notable beneficiaries of this change was Renault and Alonso, with the latter winning two of the opening three races.

However, round four provided Alonso with his first real test in the form of a blindly quick Schumacher who hounded the rear wing of young Spaniard without mercy.

But Alonso kept his cool and held on for the remaining 12 laps to secure a memorable win that proved his credentials as a title challenger for that year.

#7 Brazil 2005 - Becoming F1’s youngest world champion

Brazilian F1 Grand Prix

Alonso may not have had the fastest car, but a case of strong consistency and reliability handed him the title over Kimi Raikkonen and Mclaren.

El Nano ended Schumacher’s run of five consecutive crowns and scooped seven race wins.

At 24 years and 58 days, Alonso becomes F1’s youngest ever world champion at that point in time with two races remaining.