Fernando Alonso has recalled significant moments from his career in Formula 1 during the celebration of McLaren’s thousandth Grand Prix. The current Aston Martin driver joined the festivities that gathered several former drivers of the team, as well as its current lineup of drivers, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Alonso, who was part of McLaren’s first group of drivers, expressed his enthusiasm for the team’s trajectory: “Making 1000 Grand Prix is amazing not only in the world of Formula 1 but also in other competitions like endurance and IndyCar.” The driver highlighted the importance of Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, who has led a remarkable expansion of the brand in the motorsport universe.
The Spanish driver, inspired by legends like Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, carried the McLaren colors during several seasons, especially between 2007 and 2018. “I had the opportunity to race for them in both IndyCar and Formula 1,” Alonso added, expressing his desire for the team to continue thriving in the future.
During the celebration, Alonso was accompanied by big names in motorsport, including David Coulthard, Mika Hakkinen, Emerson Fittipaldi, Juan Pablo Montoya, and Lewis Hamilton. Currently, the Aston Martin team is experiencing a tough start to the season, with Alonso without points after the first five races of 2026, sitting at the bottom of the championship.
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