Despite battling back pain that required an injection, the 44-year-old—the oldest driver in half a century—used a tactically perfect drive to finish a masterful fifth.
August 4, 2025: Fernando Alonso is the oldest driver in Formula 1 in 50 years, but he’s proving that age is only a number. The two-time world champion put up a masterclass in the Hungarian Grand Prix, finishing sixth and beating many younger competitors, even though he had to get an injection for his back problem.
The Hungaroring has always been important to Alonso’s illustrious career. He won his first Grand Prix here in 2003. He drove very defensively in 2021 to enable Esteban Ocon win his first race. The circuit has once again proven off the veteran’s staying talent with a record 415 grand prix starts.
The performance is a promising sign for Aston Martin, especially because they are still spending money to get top personnel like Adrian Newey and Andy Cowell. The report suggests that Alonso should be in charge of the team if they can build a car that can win the world championship.
The story gives a hint about what Alonso will do in F1 after the cockpit. Now that his contract has been renewed and he remains with Aston Martin for a long period, he may be getting ready to become a mentor like his friend Mark Webber. Fernando Alonso has a bright future in Formula 1, whether he drives or teaches. He was pleased to see his student Gabriel Bortoleto finish sixth and earn “Driver of the Day” at the same race.