News Details
When Formula 1 crowned its youngest ever World Champion
On this day in 2005, Fernando Alonso became F1’s youngest ever world champion by scoring his 13th podium in 17 races at the Brazilian Grand Prix in Interlagos. The season had been a fierce battle between the Spaniard and McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen, but for the Finn, there just weren't enough races to overhaul his Renault rival. At 24 years and 58 days, Alonso overtook Emerson Fittipaldi as the sport's youngest champion, but his record would hold just 36 months, until Lewis Hamilton was crowned at just 23 years of age.
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Formula 1's first ever red flagged Grand Prix
©Jerry Melton There has only ever been one Grand Prix held on September...
3y ago from F1i.com
Whitmarsh back in Formula 1 with Aston Martin
Martin Whitmarsh is back in Formula 1 as Group Chief Executive Officer of...
3y ago from GrandPrix247.com
'We need to keep scoring double points finishes'...
Fernando Alonso is hoping that himself and Esteban Ocon can produce...
3y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Williams pace pleasing Capito more than points
While Jost Capito is pleased Williams are scoring points, it is the...
3y ago from PlanetF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Maverick Vinales: ‘I’d already be MotoGP...
Maverick Vinales believes he would have already become a MotoGP world...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
The steps KTM is taking to protect its MotoGP division...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Joan Mir: Honda didn't gain any ‘advantage' from...
Factory Honda rider Joan Mir believes the MotoGP concessions system...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Di Giannantonio will try to “annoy” Marquez and...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar considering Denver and Mexico races for future...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
The spotlight is now on IndyCar, Indy NXT as both...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Conor Daly finally returns full time for 2025 with...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
How IndyCar's biggest trophy was still made in the...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Why 2025 is right for M-Sport’s new recruit to make...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
FIA to assess whether Loeb can continue Dakar after...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2025, Stage 3: Toyota stays dominant as Lategan...
No description available...
4h ago from Motorsport.com
Loeb next to suffer rollover in merciless Dakar Rally
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal handed boost as transfer target adored by...
No description available...
52m ago from SportsKeeda.com
“It’s better to stay quiet” - Ex-Barcelona and...
No description available...
52m ago from SportsKeeda.com
'A top player' – Mikel Arteta speaks out on...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken out on Newcastle United striker...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
“Usually, he would go crazy” - Pierre-Emerick...
No description available...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ferrari set for ‘intense' F1 livery revamp for Lewis...
Ferrari is set to go for an "intense shade... Read More »
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Charles Leclerc details how he expects Lewis Hamilton...
Charles Leclerc has expressed that he is not... Read More »
32m ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Sky commentator Brundle fumes at X-boss Elon Musk: 'He's a...
Martin Brundle is not the type to have a... Read More »
5h ago from GPBlog.com
