Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso is now part of the Formula 1 fathers' club, after his partner Melissa Jimenez gave birth to the couple's first child earlier this week, reports the BBC.
For this reason, the Spaniard will arrive a little later in Japan, where the third round of the 2026 season in the world championship will be held this weekend. He will not be at “Suzuka“ for tomorrow's media day, but will be on track for the second practice session on Friday, as Aston Martin announced on Monday that Alonso will be replaced by Jack Crawford for the first 60 minutes of training in the Land of the Rising Sun.
Alonso, who will turn 45 in the summer, becomes the fourth father among current Formula 1 drivers. In addition to him, Nico Hulkenberg, Sergio Perez and Max Verstappen also have children.