[Saba Sports News] Current F1 driver Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin is about to experience a significant milestone in his life. His girlfriend, Melissa Jiménez, is due to give birth in March next year, which means Alonso is soon to become a father, marking the arrival of his first child. In a previous interview in 2024, Alonso expressed that he still had regrets in life, hoping to have children in the coming years. Now, with that wish about to come true, it undoubtedly fills a significant gap in his life.
For Alonso, this undoubtedly marks the beginning of a new stage in his life. This period also coincides with a critical phase in his career planning; he has confirmed that he will continue to stay with the team and hinted that 2026 could be the last season of his F1 career. He stated that if the car performs well in 2026, it is very likely he would conclude his career on that note.
Alonso’s girlfriend, Melissa, also has a notable background as the leading host for F1 on DAZN. She is multilingual and comes from a sporting family, with her father being a senior technician in MotoGP. She and Alonso have been dating since 2023.