Racing Legends: Fernando Alonso (Racing Legends, 5)
#5 in Racing Legends Series
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What’s inside...
Part of Evro Publishing’s ‘Racing Legends’ series, this concise biography traces Fernando Alonso’s rise from karting prodigy in Oviedo, Spain, to two-time Formula 1 World Champion and multi-disciplinary racer. Motorsport writer Maurice Hamilton details Alonso’s formative years, breakthrough victories with Renault, turbulent season at McLaren, near-miss title bids with Ferrari, his endurance-racing triumphs, and determined return to Formula 1. Photographs, race statistics, and behind-the-scenes insights help young motorsport enthusiasts understand the dedication, strategy, and resilience required to succeed at the highest level of international racing.
Character compass
Fernando Alonso Díaz
Lewis Hamilton
José Luis Alonso
Ron Dennis
Flavio Briatore
Discussion points
Which setback do you think taught Alonso the most, and why?
How does teamwork in racing compare to group projects at school?
What qualities make a good leader on and off the racetrack?
How do technological changes influence outcomes in sports and life?
Tip: Role play these questions
Watch a short race highlight together and connect it to the chapter read.
Create a simple kart model or draw a favourite circuit to solidify learning.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance leads to achievement.
Explanation: Alonso’s decade-long pursuit of success despite setbacks.
Real-World Application: Keep practising even when schoolwork feels tough.
Example Lesson: Adaptability is essential.
Explanation: Switching disciplines from F1 to endurance racing.
Real-World Application: Try new methods when old ones fail.
Example Lesson: Teamwork amplifies talent.
Explanation: Reliance on engineers, strategists, and pit crew.
Real-World Application: Value every group member’s role in class projects.
Example Lesson: Learning from failure strengthens character.
Explanation: Losing the 2010 title spurred renewed effort.
Real-World Application: Use poor test results as motivation to improve.
Example Lesson: Respect opponents.
Explanation: Maintaining sportsmanship amid fierce rivalries.
Real-World Application: Compete hard yet fairly in school sports.