“I didn’t want to be a driver!” – Fernando Alonso’s shocking revelation. Fernando Alonso shared some surprising details about his childhood.

Among the most iconic drivers in recent F1 history is undoubtedly Fernando Alonso. The two-time world champion Spanish driver, after a brief break from the sport, returned to the top tier of motorsport in pursuit of that elusive third title that, at forty-three years old, would cement his legendary status.

His decision to join Aston Martin seemed like the right one after the team’s strong performance in the early stages of 2023. Lawrence Stroll’s team was a surprise for much of last season, with many insiders believing Fernando Alonso’s long-awaited 33rd victory was near.

However, the following months revealed a different reality, with 2024 marked by many challenges. In this context, the arrival of Adrian Newey could represent a turning point for the final phase of the Spanish driver’s career.

Revelations about his childhood
Despite an outstanding career, F1 was not in Fernando’s dreams. The Spanish driver himself revealed this in statements reported by *Race Fans* on their website. “I didn’t want to be a driver. It was my father’s dream, I admit it,” the Spaniard said. “I was only three years old when I started, I remember my father was very happy while my mother was a little less so.” – the former McLaren and Renault driver pointed out.

“When I was eight or nine, I raced on weekends, but the rest of the time I played soccer as a goalkeeper. To be honest, I have to say I had a lot more fun than when I was racing,” Alonso added. “Of course, it wasn’t just my father’s decision. In soccer, there are thousands of players, while Formula 1 is much more exclusive, with only twenty drivers.”

In the early years, there were also difficulties related to school, as Fernando Alonso himself confirmed. “I didn’t have a normal schedule. I missed a lot of classes because I had to race in Italy and other countries, so I took some exams late. There are things that, at fifteen, didn’t go the way I wanted. I went to a nightclub for the first time at twenty-nine. I had a different adolescence from my peers, but of course, I did things that I still enjoy doing today,” the former Ferrari driver concluded.