Fernando Alonso: From Humble Beginnings to Racing Prodigy

Fernando Alonso was born into a working-class family in northern Spain. His father, a mechanic at a mine shaft explosives factory, built a go-kart for Alonso when he was just three years old. Despite financial limitations, Alonso's early racing career was shaped by his determination and resourcefulness. He learned to race in the rain on slick tires due to a lack of funds for rain tires. Alonso's passion for racing grew, and he even became a mechanic for other kids to earn extra money. These early experiences laid the foundation for Alonso's future success as a racing prodigy.