(Born July 29, 1981) Fernando Alonso is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and reigning, two-time, world champion. On September 25, 2005 he won the World Driver's Championship title at the age of 24 years and 58 days, thus breaking Emerson Fittipaldi's record of being the youngest F1 champion, and ending Michael Schumacher's run of five consecutive championships. He is nicknamed El Nano.