Fernando Alonso Net Worth 2026: Two-Time Champion Still Racing at 45

Fernando Alonso’s net worth is about $260 million, according to a widely reported estimate repeated by PlanetF1 in August 2026. That makes him the third-richest driver on the 2026 grid, behind only Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen, in our ranking of the richest F1 drivers.

Fernando Alonso: quick facts

Net worth

$260 Million

Salary / earnings

$24 Million per year

Source of wealth

F1 contracts, endorsements

Profession

Formula 1 driver (Aston Martin), endurance racer, businessman

Nationality

Spanish

Place of birth

Oviedo, Asturias, Spain

Date of birth

July 29, 1981 (age 45)

Alonso has been earning top-tier Formula 1 money for more than 20 years. He won back-to-back world titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006, then drove for McLaren, Ferrari, Alpine and, since 2023, Aston Martin. Forbes estimates he earned $26.5 million on track in 2025 alone.

At 45, he is the oldest driver in F1, and he is not done yet. In September 2026 he signed to race for Aston Martin again in 2027. Off the track he has a karting circuit and museum in Asturias, a driver management company and a stake in a European sushi chain.

Fernando Alonso at a glance

• Net worth: about $260 million (widely reported estimate, 2026)
• Born: July 29, 1981, in Oviedo, Asturias, Spain
• Profession: Formula 1 driver, endurance racer and businessman
• F1 teams: Minardi, Renault, McLaren, Ferrari, Alpine, Aston Martin
• Current salary: about $24 million a year at Aston Martin (Forbes)
• Biggest payday: his Ferrari and McLaren-Honda years, when he was reported to earn close to $40 million a year
• Titles: two F1 world championships, two 24 Hours of Le Mans wins, the 2018–19 World Endurance Championship and the 2019 24 Hours of Daytona
• Partner: journalist Melissa Jiménez; their son, Leonard, was born in March 2026

His net worth over time is shown in the chart on this page.

Where Fernando Alonso’s money comes from

Source	Details	Estimate
F1 salaries	Renault, McLaren, Ferrari, Alpine and Aston Martin contracts since 2003	By far his largest source; reported at $24–42 million a year at his peak
Bonuses	Payments for points, podiums and wins	$10 million in 2023, $2.5 million in 2025 (Forbes)
Endorsements	Santander, TAG Heuer, Adidas, Flexicar and others over the years	Roughly $1–2 million a year in recent Forbes data
Business stakes	Sticks’n’Sushi, A14 Management, karting circuit and museum	Not disclosed
Real estate	Estate near Oviedo, homes in Switzerland, Dubai and Monaco	Oviedo estate valued at €10–20 million in Spanish press reports

Fernando Alonso’s F1 earnings by year

Teams rarely publish salaries, so these are outside estimates. Forbes figures cover salary and on-track bonuses before taxes and agent fees. Older figures come from other publications, as noted.

Year	Team	Estimated earnings	Source
2013	Ferrari	About $42 million (incl. endorsements)	Sports Illustrated
2015	McLaren-Honda	About $39 million	Business Book GP, reported June 2015
2017	McLaren-Honda	$36 million ($34M salary + $2M endorsements)	Forbes
2018	McLaren	$33 million ($32M salary + $1M endorsements)	Forbes
2023	Aston Martin	$34 million ($24M salary + $10M bonuses)	Forbes
2024	Aston Martin	$27.5 million ($24M salary + $3.5M bonuses)	Forbes
2025	Aston Martin	$26.5 million ($24M salary + $2.5M bonuses)	Forbes

In 2017 Forbes ranked him No. 20 among all the world’s highest-paid athletes. His pay has dipped since he left the top teams, but he is still the sixth-best-paid driver on the grid.

Early life

Fernando Alonso Díaz was born on July 29, 1981, in Oviedo, in the northern Spanish region of Asturias. His family was working class. His father, José Luis, worked at an explosives factory and raced karts as a hobby. His mother, Ana, worked in a department store.

His father built a kart for Fernando’s older sister, but it was three-year-old Fernando who took to it. He had a racing licence at five and won his first kart race at seven. Money was tight, so his father served as his mechanic.

He became one of the best karters in the world. He won the Junior World Cup in 1996 and Spanish and Italian titles in 1997. In 1999 he won the Euro Open by Nissan series, then moved up to Formula 3000 in 2000.

Minardi and the Renault title years (2001–2006)

Alonso made his F1 debut with the small Minardi team at the 2001 Australian Grand Prix, aged 19. His manager, Flavio Briatore, then brought him to Renault, first as a test driver in 2002 and as a race driver from 2003.

He won his first Grand Prix in Hungary in 2003, at the time the youngest winner in F1 history. Two years later he ended Michael Schumacher‘s run of titles and became, at 24, the youngest world champion up to that point.

He won the title again in 2006. Those championships turned him into a national hero in Spain and made him one of the most valuable drivers on the market.

McLaren, Renault again and Ferrari (2007–2014)

Alonso joined McLaren for 2007 on a big contract. His rookie teammate was Lewis Hamilton, and the pair fought all season. They tied on points, one behind the champion, and the year was overshadowed by the “Spygate” scandal. Alonso left after one season.

He spent 2008 and 2009 back at Renault, winning two more races, before signing with Ferrari for 2010. Ferrari paid him one of the biggest salaries in the sport. Sports Illustrated estimated his 2013 income at about $42 million, including endorsements.

He finished runner-up in 2010, 2012 and 2013 but never won the title in red. He left Ferrari at the end of 2014 with 11 wins for the team.

McLaren-Honda and racing beyond F1 (2015–2020)

Alonso returned to McLaren in 2015 as it began a new partnership with Honda. The car was rarely competitive, but the pay was huge. He was reported to be the best-paid driver in F1 in 2015, at about $39 million.

He used his free time to chase motor racing’s “Triple Crown.” He skipped the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix to race the Indianapolis 500, where he led laps as a rookie. With Toyota he won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2018 and 2019 and the 2018–19 World Endurance Championship. He also won the 24 Hours of Daytona in 2019.

He left F1 after 2018. In 2020 he raced the Dakar Rally with Toyota and finished 13th.

Comeback with Alpine and Aston Martin (2021–2026)

Alonso returned to F1 in 2021 with Alpine, the rebranded Renault team. He took a podium in Qatar that year. Forbes later ranked him among the top three earners on the grid in 2022.

In 2023 he moved to Aston Martin, owned by billionaire Lawrence Stroll, and partnered with Stroll’s son, Lance Stroll. His first season there was a revival: eight podiums and fourth place in the championship. Forbes estimates he earned $34 million that year, including $10 million in bonuses.

The team fell back in 2024 and 2025. Alonso was 10th in the 2025 standings with 56 points, but he out-qualified Stroll in every race. In April 2024 he had signed a deal running through 2026.

The 2026 rules reset, with new Honda engines, went badly. Aston Martin was near the bottom of the standings for most of the year. After the Mexico City Grand Prix, Alonso was 17th with 7 points. The title went to Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, who at 20 became the youngest champion in F1 history.

Even so, on September 29, 2026, Aston Martin confirmed Alonso for 2027. He will turn 46 during that season. “Racing is my life, my passion,” he said. His salary for 2027 has not been reported.

Business ventures and endorsements

Alonso has built several businesses around racing and lifestyle brands. Some have worked better than others.

• Karting circuit and museum: The Fernando Alonso sports complex near Oviedo has a CIK-FIA karting track and a karting school. His museum, which opened in 2015, displays his race cars and trophies.
• A14 Management: A driver management company that guides young drivers in karting, junior single-seaters and other series.
• Sticks’n’Sushi: In April 2025 he invested in the Danish-Japanese restaurant chain, which has about 30 restaurants in the UK, Denmark and Germany. This Is Money reported his stake at more than 20%. The price was not disclosed.
• Kimoa: He launched this clothing and accessories brand in 2017. It never became profitable. He sold 75% to the U.S. firm Revolution Brands in 2021, and its parent company entered insolvency proceedings in 2025, according to the Spanish press.
• Esports: He founded the FA Racing esports team in 2017.

His personal sponsors have included Banco Santander, which followed him to Ferrari, plus TAG Heuer and Adidas. Since 2025 he has been an ambassador for the Spanish used-car retailer Flexicar. Endorsements are a small part of his income compared with salary. Forbes put them at just $1 million to $2 million a year in 2017 and 2018.

Real estate

Alonso has lived in several low-tax places over his career, including Switzerland, Dubai and now Monaco. He has kept most purchase prices private.

Property	Year	Reported price
Estate near Oviedo, Asturias, with private golf course	Not reported	Bought for more than €5 million; now valued at €10–20 million in press reports
House in Mont-sur-Rolle, Switzerland (Lake Geneva)	Not reported	A little over €1 million
Home in Dubai	Around 2010	Not reported
Home in Monaco	About 2022	Not reported

The Oviedo estate is his best-known home. He designed it himself. It has a pool, spa, cinema, a room to display his race cars and a golf course across the grounds. Spanish outlets disagree on its value, from about €10 million to €20 million.

In 2010 he moved to Lugano, Switzerland, to be closer to Ferrari’s base in Italy. Like many F1 drivers, including Charles Leclerc, he now lives in Monaco, which has no personal income tax.

Personal life

Alonso married Spanish singer Raquel del Rosario in 2006. They divorced in 2011. He later had long relationships with TV presenter Lara Álvarez and model Linda Morselli.

Since 2023 he has been with Melissa Jiménez, a Spanish journalist who reports on F1 from the paddock. Their son, Leonard, was born in March 2026, just before the Japanese Grand Prix. It is Alonso’s first child.

Philanthropy

Alonso has been a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador since 2005 and has backed campaigns on children’s health and education. He also uses his circuit and karting school to give young drivers in Asturias a route into the sport, something he did not have growing up.

In Spain he received the Prince of Asturias Award for Sports in 2005 and the Gold Medal of the Royal Order of Sports Merit.

How Fernando Alonso compares

Driver	Estimated net worth	Main source
Lewis Hamilton	About $586 million (£435M)	F1 salaries, endorsements, Broncos stake
Max Verstappen	About $345 million (€310M)	F1 salaries at Red Bull
Fernando Alonso	About $260 million	F1 salaries over 20+ years
Charles Leclerc	About $125 million	Ferrari salary
Carlos Sainz	About $50 million	F1 salaries

Sources: Sunday Times Rich List (Hamilton, May 2026), Quote 500 (Max Verstappen, October 2026), Marca (Carlos Sainz, reported August 2026), and widely reported estimates for Alonso and Leclerc. Alonso has earned less per year than Hamilton or Verstappen recently, but his long career at the top keeps him third. For more sports fortunes, see our athlete net worth profiles and the list of the richest athletes in the world.

Frequently asked questions

How much is Fernando Alonso worth?

About $260 million, according to a widely reported estimate cited by PlanetF1 in August 2026.

How much does Fernando Alonso earn at Aston Martin?

Forbes estimates his base salary at $24 million a year. With bonuses, he earned about $26.5 million in 2025.

Is Fernando Alonso racing in 2027?

Yes. Aston Martin confirmed on September 29, 2026, that he will race for the team again in 2027, when he will turn 46.

How many world titles has Fernando Alonso won?

Two, with Renault in 2005 and 2006. He has also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans twice and the World Endurance Championship once.

What businesses does Fernando Alonso own?

He owns a karting circuit and museum near Oviedo, the driver management firm A14 Management and a reported stake of more than 20% in the Sticks’n’Sushi restaurant chain. He founded the clothing brand Kimoa but sold most of it in 2021.

Does Fernando Alonso have children?

Yes. His son, Leonard, was born in March 2026. His mother is Alonso’s partner, journalist Melissa Jiménez.

Sources: PlanetF1 (August 2026), Forbes (F1 and athlete earnings lists 2017–2025), Sports Illustrated, Reuters, RacingNews365, The Caterer, FashionUnited, ¡HOLA!, The Objective, El Español, Wikipedia. All net worth figures are estimates.