Fernando Alonso lives and breathes motorsport, a connection that is defined by his long and illustrious F1 career. And, the Spaniard’s bond with pace is evident in his love for iconic cars. The two-time F1 champion collects fast cars, and loves pushing them to their full potential too. Recently, he was spotted in Monaco strapped into an exquisite machine — the Ford GT Heritage.
Ford Motor Company released the ‘Heritage’ version of its GT series in 2022 as a final tribute to the iconic car. It pays homage to the manufacturer’s Le Mans legend, the GT40, a four-time winner of the famed race.
Alonso‘s Ford GT Heritage would have set him back by a staggering $1 million. It is a rare buy since Ford has produced just a handful of cars. Moreover, the Heritage version was the last production model in the GT series.
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The GT holds a significant place in the annals of racing. After years of Ferrari domination, the GT40 was the first car to break the Italian company’s monopoly at the 1966 Le Mans, securing an unprecedented 1-2-3 finish. Ford then went on to win the race in three subsequent editions.
The Ford GT Heritage is indeed an exquisite piece of machinery in Alonso’s garage. However, it isn’t the only one. Alonso’s association with Aston Martin has led him to collect some of the British automotive giant’s modern classics.
Alonso’s Aston Martin collection
The two-time world champion has been leading Aston Martin’s charge in F1 since he joined them in 2023. He finished on the podium seven times that year. In return, the team has been more than happy to supply him with their iconic cars.
Alonso owns the $2 million Aston Martin Valiant. This car, which features a roaring V12 engine, was gifted to the 43-year-old by the Lawrence Stroll-led company in June 2024.
The Oviedo-born driver also received the Aston Martin Valkyrie Hypercar in September 2024. The car was designed in collaboration with Adrian Newey, one of the greatest F1 car designers of all time, during his tenure at Red Bull. Aston Martin was the Austrian team’s title sponsor at the time.
Now, Newey is part of Aston Martin and will be aiming to provide Alonso with a car capable of challenging for the championship.
