Red Bull stuns in Arabia and Alonso takes his 100th podium

Red Bull stuns in Arabia and Alonso celebrates his 100th podium

Fernando Alonso sealed a remarkable milestone this season, reaching his 100th podium in Formula 1. The milestone places him among a small, elite group that most drivers never join, a club that includes legends such as Lewis Hamilton, Michael Schumacher, Sebastian Vettel, Alain Prost, and Kimi Raikkonen. Hamilton has the most recent glory in the modern era with a long stretch of podium finishes. This century of podiums for Alonso is a testament to a career that has blended patience, risk, and raw talent at every turn, and it sparks renewed conversation about what a driver can accomplish across two decades on the grid. The details of his journey and the way his teams have supported him offer a powerful narrative for fans and analysts alike.

It has been two decades since the Asturian racer first found his way onto the podium. On the calendar of racing history, that debut podium happened in Malaysia in 2003. Fernando finished third behind Kimi Raikkonen and Rubens Barrichello, marking him as the first Spaniard to stand alone on the podium in that moment of Formula 1 history. The early pages of his career show a path that would become a fixture for the sport, with each season adding new chapters and fresh challenges. The podium sequence that began in 2003 would grow into a story of perseverance and skill that many drivers could only imagine. The broader historical context places the feat alongside the first podiums in Formula 1, where Marquis Alfonso de Portago once stood in a joint podium event in 1956. Those early pages remind readers that podiums are not only about speed but about enduring presence in the sport’s most demanding environments.

As Alonso matured, he embraced a long-term project with Aston Martin that would test his capabilities in a new era of competition. The decision in 2022 by Lawrence Stroll to move away from Alpine to join Aston Martin set the stage for a different kind of challenge. Expectations were high, but the early chapters surprised many by showing the team leveraging strong upgrades and strategic decisions that helped them secure competitive performances at the start of the season. The races at Silverstone, Bahrain, and the Middle East showcased a car that could contend with the top teams, and the narrative grew more compelling as a driver who had already etched his name into Formula 1 lore found himself shaping a fresh chapter with a modern factory squad. The results in those early races reinforced the sense that the team was building toward more significant achievements in the season ahead, and fans watched closely as Alonso demonstrated the enduring value of experience and adaptability on a rapidly evolving circuit.

Twitter and social media offered quick, celebratory snapshots of the moment, with posts acknowledging the milestone and the journey behind it. The excitement from the Aston Martin camp underscored the shared recognition of a driver who has helped redefine what longevity looks like in the sport. The online chatter reflected a broad appreciation for a career marked by bold choices, a willingness to adapt to different cars, and the ability to maintain a high level of performance across years of intense competition. The public reaction added another layer to the milestone, highlighting the impact that such a career can have on fans across generations.

Over the course of twenty seasons in Formula 1, Alonso has accumulated a vast array of podium appearances across a variety of teams. The record shows 41 podiums with Renault, 12 with McLaren, 44 with Ferrari, one with Alpine, and multiple with Aston Martin. The sum of these results illustrates a career that has traversed different teams, eras, and technical philosophies, all while maintaining a level of performance that keeps him in the conversation about the sport’s all-time greats. If the pattern continues, there remains potential for further milestones as the sport evolves and new options arise for drivers who have already demonstrated their capacity to excel in multiple machinery environments.

Alonso’s standing in the competitive landscape is further illustrated by his consistent presence in the top three across more than a quarter of World Championship events. His trajectory shows how high-level performance can endure even after changes in teams, regulations, and engine suppliers. The years 2005 and 2006 stand out in his early career as especially productive, with two World Championship crowns alongside a series of podiums that solidified his reputation. During the peak years he shared the spotlight with other rising talents, and his ability to maintain momentum through the changing faces of Formula 1 is a defining feature of his career. The arc from those early successes to the current milestone portrays a driver who has remained ambitious, channeling experience into consistent, high-quality results across a long timeline.

All the podiums of Alonso

100 2023 Saudi Arabia 3 Aston Martin AMR23

99 2023 Bahrain 3 Aston Martin AMR23

98 2021 Qatar 3 Alpine A521

97 2014 Hungary 2 Ferrari F14 T

96 2014 China 3 Ferrari F14T

95 2013 Brazil 3 Ferrari F138

94 2013 Singapore 2 Ferrari F138

93 2013 Italy 2 Ferrari F138

92 2013 Belgium 2 Ferrari F138

91 2013 Great Britain 3 Ferrari F138

90 2013 Canada 2 Ferrari F138

89 2013 Spain 1 Ferrari F138

88 2013 China 1 Ferrari F138

87 2013 Australia 2 Ferrari F138

86 2012 Brazil 2 Ferrari F2012

85 2012 United States 3 Ferrari F2012

84 2012 Abu Dhabi 2 Ferrari F2012

83 2012 India 2 Ferrari F2012

82 2012 South Korea 3 Ferrari F2012

81 2012 Singapore 3 Ferrari F2012

80 2012 Italy 3 Ferrari F2012

79 2012 Germany 1 Ferrari F2012

78 2012 England 2 Ferrari F2012

77 2012 Europe 1 Ferrari F2012

76 2012 Monaco 3 Ferrari F2012

75 2012 Spain 2 Ferrari F2012

74 2012 Malaysia 1 Ferrari F2012

73 2011 Abu Dhabi 2 Ferrari 150° Italy

72 2011 India 3 Ferrari 150° Italy

71 2011 Japan 2 Ferrari 150° Italy

70 2011 Italy 3 Ferrari 150° Italy

69 2011 Hungary 3 Ferrari 150° Italy

68 2011 Germany 2 Ferrari 150° Italy

67 2011 Great Britain 1 Ferrari 150° Italy

66 2011 Europe 2 Ferrari 150° Italy

65 2011 Monaco 2 Ferrari 150° Italy

64 2011 Turkey 3 Ferrari 150° Italy

63 2010 Brazil 3 Ferrari F10

62 2010 South Korea 1 Ferrari F10

61 2010 Japan 3 Ferrari F10

60 2010 Singapore 1 Ferrari F10

59 2010 Italy 1 Ferrari F10

58 2010 Hungary 2 Ferrari F10

57 2010 Germany 1 Ferrari F10

56 2010 Canada 3 Ferrari F10

55 2010 Spain 2 Ferrari F10

54 2010 Bahrain 1 Ferrari F10

53 2009 Singapore 3 Renault R29

52 2008 Brazil 2 Renault R28

51 2008 Japan 1 Renault R28

50 2008 Singapore 1 Renault R28

49 2007 Brazil 3 McLaren MP4-22

48 2007 China 2 McLaren MP4-22

47 2007 Belgium 3 McLaren MP4-22

46 2007 Italy 1 McLaren MP4-22

45 2007 Turkey 3 McLaren MP4-22

44 2007 Europe 1 McLaren MP4-22

43 2007 Great Britain 2 McLaren MP4-22

42 2007 United States 2 McLaren MP4-22

41 2007 Monaco 1 McLaren MP4-22

40 2007 Spain 3 McLaren MP4-22

39 2007 Malaysia 1 McLaren MP4-22

38 2007 Australia 2 McLaren MP4-22

37 2006 Brazil 2 Renault R26

36 2006 Japan 1 Renault R26

35 2006 China 2 Renault R26

34 2006 Turkey 2 Renault R26

33 2006 France 2 Renault R26

32 2006 Canada 1 Renault R26

31 2006 United Kingdom 1 Renault R26

30 2006 Monaco 1 Renault R26

29 2006 Spain 1 Renault R26

28 2006 Europe 2 Renault R26

27 2006 San Marino 2 Renault R26

26 2006 Australia 1 Renault R26

25 2006 Malaysia 2 Renault R26

24 2006 Bahrain 1 Renault R26

23 2005 China 1 Renault R25

22 2005 Japan 3 Renault R25

21 2005 Brazil 3 Renault R25

20 2005 Belgium 2 Renault R25

19 2005 Italy 2 Renault R25

18 2005 Turkey 2 Renault R25

17 2005 Germany 1 Renault R25

16 2005 England 2 Renault R25

15 2005 France 1 Renault R25

14 2005 Europe 1 Renault R25

13 2005 Spain 2 Renault R25

12 2005 San Marino 1 Renault R25

11 2005 Bahrain 1 Renault R25

10 2005 Malaysia 1 Renault R25

9 2005 Australia 3 Renault R25

8 2004 Hungary 3 Renault R24

7 2004 Germany 3 Renault R24

6 2004 France 2 Renault R24

5 2004 Australia 3 Renault R24

4 2003 Hungary 1 Renault R23B

3 2003 Spain 2 Renault R23

2 2003 Brazil 3 Renault R23

1 2003 Malaysia 3 Renault R23