Why compare Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher?

Alonso's rivalry with Michael Schumacher defined the mid-2000s in Formula 1, culminating in Alonso's back-to-back championships that ended Schumacher's dominance.

Fernando Alonso

Key numbers

  • Formula 1 Wins32
  • Formula 1 Podiums106
  • Formula 1 Points2394
  • Formula 1 Championships2
  • Formula 1 Starts431

Top honours

  • Formula One World Championship2 titles (2005, 2006)
  • FIA World Endurance Championship1 title (2018-19)
  • 24 Hours of Le Mans2 wins (2018, 2019)
  • 24 Hours of Daytona1 win (2019)
  • Race of Champions Nations' Cup1 win (2001)
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Michael Schumacher

Key numbers

  • World Championships7
  • Wins91
  • Podiums155
  • Fastest Laps77

Top honours

  • Formula One World Championships7 titles (1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004)
  • Race Wins91 wins
  • Podiums155 podiums