Everything you need to know about Fernando's Spanish GP homecoming (2024)

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18 Jun 2024

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As we return to Barcelona for Fernando Alonso's home race, discover how we're celebrating Fernando fandom and taking to the streets of Barcelona to bring fans closer to the two-time World Champion, the team and the sport.

Capturing hearts. Inspiring minds. Over the course of a glittering F1 career spanning more than two decades, in which he has frequently made the improbable a matter of routine, Fernando Alonso has forged a deep connection with fans around the world and none more so than in his home country of Spain.

As we arrive in Barcelona for the Spanish Grand Prix, we're celebrating your Fernando fandom by providing you, our fans, with a platform to share your passion for the home hero and get closer to the team and the sport.

From unforgettable F1 garage experiences to mesmerising murals and must-have merchandise, here's what we've got going down in Barcelona this week and how you can get involved...

Step into Fernando's side of the garage

We're bringing Fernando's Aston Martin Aramco garage to central Barcelona. At the heart of the F1 Fan Village, can be found an immersive experience that surrounds fans in the sights and sounds of F1 and provides the opportunity to get up close to the Aston Martin Aramco F1 show car, learn more about Fernando's remarkable career and discover some of Fernando's racing essentials, including helmet and race suit.

Plaça de Catalunya, 8002 Barcelona

17-21 June: 12:00-21:00 CET

22 June: 11:00-21:00 CET

Bringing F1 to Barcelona's streets

Fernando Alonso Garage Experience

Complete with Aston Martin Aramco F1 show car, replica memorabilia and an immersive soundscape, this is the ultimate experience for a Fernando fan ahead of his home race.

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A work of art

Fresh from taking F1 to the streets of Miami earlier in the season, which included painting a mural downtown in the 305, we're leaving a stamp on Barcelona by teaming up with a local artist to create a Fernando-inspired mural in the heart of the cosmopolitan Catalan capital. Come savour the finished masterpiece while you can.

Jardins de Walter Benjamin, Plaça de les Drassanes, Distrito de Sants-Montjuïc, 08038 Barcelona

Need to know Spain mural 2

Merchandise and more by the marina

Fans can discover the latest Fernando merchandise and Aston Martin Aramco teamwear, including our special-edition Spanish Grand Prix Collection and the brand-new Alonso x Kimoa range at our pop-up Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team Store down by Barcelona's stunning marina.

You'll find more than just merchandise though, with Fernando's compatriot, Aston Martin Aramco Team Ambassador and F1 veteran Pedro de la Rosa taking part in a fan Q&A session from 17:30-18:30 CET on 20 June.

We're also giving you the opportunity to get behind the wheel, with our state-of-the-art AMR24 show car simulator created together with Memento Exclusives.

Plaça de l'Odissea, 08039 Barcelona, 19-23 June

Find your look

If you're not in Barcelona, you can still shop our entire merchandise range, including the new Spanish Grand Prix capsule collection as worn by Fernando throughout the weekend, which includes matching T-shirt, cap and bucket hat, on our official online store.

If you've got tickets to Spanish Grand Prix, you'll be able shop our official merchandise at a dedicated Aston Martin Aramco Store in the F1 Fanzone, as well as pop-up stores at Gates 6 and 7 at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya.

And if you're in town for the race, you'll be able to find official outlets at the following locations:

- Port de Barcelona

- Viladecans The Style Outlets, Ctra. de la Vila, 90, 08840 Viladecans

- Arenas de Barcelona, Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, planta Cúpula, Eixample, 08015 Barcelona

- Maremagnum, Moll d'Espanya, 5, Ciutat Vella, 08039 Barcelona

A memorable lap

Pedro will be behind the wheel on Wednesday at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, driving an Aston Martin DB12 as part of F1's live roadshow.

It's lights out for his lap of the legendary circuit at 18:00 CET and it's a lap no fan will want to miss if they're at the track.

After completing his driving duties, Pedro will take to the stage behind the main grandstand for the F1 Fan Forum at 19:50 CET for a live Q&A with fans.

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Karting with Fernando

We kicked off the week by teaming up with our title partner, Aramco, to inspire the next generation of STEM and F1 talent with an unforgettable karting event at the Museo y Circuito Fernando Alonso in the two-time World Champion's hometown of Oviedo.

More than 30 local students were hosted by Aston Martin Aramco driver squad members Fernando, Pedro and Jessica Hawkins, and took part in a series of STEM-focused workshops and karting masterclasses.

Whether you can join us in Barcelona or are showing your support from home, stay tuned to this website and follow @AstonMartinF1 on social, to see how the week unfolds and join in the celebrations of home hero Fernando.

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Spanish GP Collection

Shop our new special-edition collection featuring a brand-new cap, bucket hat and T-shirt. Find your look and get ready for Fernando's home race.

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