10 of Fernando Alonso's top F1 moments

#3 2010 Singapore - First & only Grand Chelem

F1 Singapore Grand Prix - Race

The twisty 23-corner Marina Bay Street Circuit brought Alonso one of the greatest challenges of his F1 career by holding off title rival Vettel for almost the entire race.

The German was literally all over his gearbox almost the entire time and finished just 0.293 seconds off him in the end.

It was also Alonso’s only “Grand Chelem” - where he got pole, fastest lap and led every one of the 61 laps on his way to victory.

#2 2012 Malaysia - Masterful win in wet conditions

Malaysian F1 Grand Prix - Race

In a Ferrari that was miles off the pace in Australia, Alonso emerged victor of the second race in 2012 in torrential conditions at Sepang.

Despite starting ninth on the grid, Alonso produced a masterful drive in the wet and fended off Sauber’s Sergio Perez brilliantly before the Mexican made a mistake.

The unlikely victory set Alonso up superbly for a title challenge that year, which he took right down to the final race.

#1 Valencia 2012 - Emotional comeback win at home

European F1 Grand Prix - Race

Alonso had a hugely emotional victory in front of his adoring home fans at Valencia after winning the race from 11th on the grid.

The Spaniard soared up to fourth place before the safety car was deployed and soon moved up to second at the expense of Lewis Hamilton and Romain Grosjean.

Vettel’s Red Bull then had to retire with alternator failure on lap 35, which handed Alonso the lead and later the win.

After stopping his Ferrari on track during his victory lap, Alonso got out and laid the Spanish flag on the ground by the grandstands and spent 10 minutes being applauded by fans.