Inside F1 Alonso’s car collection including rare £1m Porsche & £895k McLaren

YOU may think Formula One stars would prefer to stay out of the driving seat when they aren’t racing around the tracks.

But champs including the likes of Fernando Alonso prefer to live life in the fast lane and have acquired a coveted car collection that could fare well in the Grand Prix.

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The Aston Martin driver, 41, has spent a significant chunk of his £216million fortune on some seriously hot wheels.

But it comes as no surprise to fans of the Spaniard, as he first began racing at the age of three after his mechanic father built the family a go-kart.

He couldn’t afford to rig it out with kit such as rain tyres, meaning Alonso was forced to adapt to a wet track using slicks.

But the two-time world champion has more than made up for the makeshift go-kart that led to his incredible career as a race car driver.

The star now boasts a fleet of stunning supercars that would make even his fellow F1 stars’ jaw drop.

Before switching teams from Alpine, he used to humbly travel around in a £129,500 Alpine A110, but has since upgraded.

He now zooms along the roads in an enviable Aston Martin DBX luxury SUV, which Alonso says is his dream car, after his team presented it as an early Christmas gift last year.

But the 697bhp, 4.0-litre-engined motor doesn’t come cheap – with the 2022 version boasting a starting price of £158,000.

Alonso starred in the advert for the luxury firm’s first-ever SUV, showing off its 193mph speed and ridiculous power on a circuit.

But he isn’t scared of taking cars produced by his rival motorsports teams for a spin either – hence the three Ferraris in his garage.

According to reports, Alonso is the proud owner of the stunning La Ferrari as well as the Ferrari California – and his very own Ferrari 599 GTB Fernando Alonso Edition.

Only 40 of the latter – which were named after him to celebrate 60 years of F1 wins – were ever made, typically selling for £244,000.

Arguably some of the fastest additions to his collection, Alonso made his need for speed on and off the track evident.

He recently flogged his exclusive 2011 Ferrari Enzo with just under 3,000 miles on the clock for a whopping £4.6million.

Only 399 of the cars were ever made, with Chelsea legend John Terry the proud owner of another one.

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Alonso said of the sale: “It means a lot to me, I had a great time with the car, it’s a magical work of art. Take care of the car and enjoy it.”

The veteran racer also hops behind the wheel of his ultra-rare £1million Porsche 918 Spyder when he is out and about.

It soars from 0-60mph in just 2.6 seconds and is fitted with hybrid engines to ensure a smooth yet speedy ride.

Only 918 Spyders, which first went on sale in 2014 for £625,000, were made by Porsche.

It’s no wonder Alonso had to sell one of his beloved motors, as his garage must be quite cramped – especially with his McLaren P1.

Secondhand versions of the 217mph car, made in Woking, Surrey, using Formula One technology, usually go for upwards of £1.5 million.

With 903hp, the hybrid motor can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 2.8 seconds.

Brit racing driver Jenson Button also used to own one, suggesting F1 stars aren’t scared off by the £895,000 price tag.

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Alonso finishes off his staggering car collection with a tasty Maserati GranCabrio, which could have set him back around £265,000.

He bagged the eye-watering motor, powered by a 4.7-liter V8 engine, in 2010 and was wowed by the spaciousness of the four-seater.

The F1 ace opted for a darker shade on the exterior to contrast against the neutral two-tone upholstery inside

The GranCabrio can jump from zero to sixty in just 5.4 seconds, making it a fast yet functional addition to his fleet.

Alongside his horde of cars, Alonso is also the owner of an Aprillia RS660 motorbike which he drove to the Monaco Grand Prix in 2021.

And to set himself apart even further from his F1 counterparts, the Spanish sensation even has his own private museum for his motors.

The 1,200 square metre Museo Fernando Alonso displays around 300 vehicles from his personal collection – including his F1 and Le Mans machines.

We previously delved into his racing rival Lewis Hamilton’s extraordinary car collection – including one that was made entirely for him.

Or why not take a look at the rest of the Formula One lads’ luxury motors?

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