Top 25 embarrassing moments of Fernando Alonso’s F1 career
25. 2025 Baku GP Jump Start Penalty
Alonso's rare jump start and subsequent penalty were notable topics in F1 discussions.
24. 2024 Australian GP Gravel Incident
The incident where Alonso's off-track excursion led to fan injury was widely covered in the media.
23. 2015 Japanese GP Honda Critique
Alonso's candid criticism of Honda's performance was widely reported, affecting team morale.
22. 2007 Hungarian GP Team Orders Dispute
Alonso's public disagreement with McLaren's team orders led to widespread media attention.
21. 2005 French GP Radio Outburst
Alonso's angry radio messages during the French GP drew criticism for unsportsmanlike conduct.
20. 2025 Saudi Arabian GP 12th Place Finish
Alonso's struggles continued with a 12th-place finish in Saudi Arabia, outside the points.
19. 2025 Bahrain GP 15th Place Finish
Similar performance issues resulted in another 15th-place finish in Bahrain.
18. 2025 Baku GP 15th Place Finish
A lack of pace in the Aston Martin car led to a disappointing 15th-place finish in Baku.
17. 2022 Mexican GP Engine Failure
Alonso's race ended prematurely due to an engine failure, resulting in a P19 finish.
16. 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Disqualification
Alonso was initially disqualified from his 100th podium finish due to a grid infringement, though the decision was later overturned.
15. 2024 Australian GP Gravel Incident
Alonso's off-track excursion during qualifying led to gravel spraying into the stands, injuring former tennis star Jelena Dokic.
14. 2015 Monaco GP Radio Comments
Alonso's off-hand remark about the Monaco GP being "boring" sparked backlash from fans and organizers.
13. 2007 Hungarian GP Pit Lane Incident
Alonso's actions in the pit lane, including blocking teammate Lewis Hamilton, led to internal team conflicts.
12. 2008 Crashgate Scandal
While Alonso was cleared of wrongdoing, the orchestrated crash by teammate Nelson Piquet Jr. to benefit Alonso's race outcome tainted the team's reputation.
11. 2007 McLaren Espionage Scandal
Alonso was embroiled in a team orders dispute and the wider espionage controversy, leading to McLaren's exclusion from the Constructors' Championship.
10. 2025 Baku GP False Start Penalty
Alonso's reaction to a false start led to a penalty, highlighting the pressure of race starts.
9. 2024 Australian GP Sudden Braking Incident
Alonso's unexpected braking led to a collision with George Russell, resulting in a 20-second penalty.
8. 2015 Japanese GP Honda Frustration
Alonso's exasperated radio messages about Honda's performance became infamous.
7. 2025 Saudi Arabian GP Pit Lane Blunder
Alonso drove past his own pit box, causing a brief but notable pit lane error.
6. 2025 Bahrain GP Steering Wheel Incident
During practice, Alonso's steering wheel detached mid-lap, a concerning mechanical failure.
5. 2025 Baku GP Jump Start
Alonso received a five-second penalty for a jump start, a rare misstep for the seasoned driver.
4. 2016 Australian GP Crash
A terrifying crash at Turn 3 during the Australian GP left Alonso hospitalized and sidelined for several races.
3. 2008 European Grand Prix Collision
Alonso retired early after a collision with Kazuki Nakajima, marking a disappointing home race.
2. 2004 Monaco GP Pit Stop Error
A premature pit stop cost Alonso a potential win, handing the victory to teammate Jarno Trulli.
1. 2003 Brazilian Grand Prix Crash
Alonso collided with debris at high speed, resulting in a massive crash and a red-flagged race.
