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Alonso goes public as F1 champion shares picture of his girlfriend
Aston Martin F1 driver Fernando Alonso recently unveiled his girlfriend on social media amid ongoing speculation about their relationship.
The two-time F1 champion faced challenges in the 2025 season, with Aston Martin finishing P7 in the constructors’ standings and Alonso securing P10 in the drivers’ championship.
Alonso openly criticized Aston Martin’s 2025 car and expressed relief at bidding farewell to the AMR25, anticipating a more promising 2026 season with an Adrian Newey-designed car.
The 44-year-old will benefit from Newey’s expertise, who recently joined the team and will also take on the role of team principal starting next year.
Alonso shared intimate photos with his girlfriend, Spanish journalist Melissa Jimenez, on Instagram, marking a rare public appearance of their alleged relationship that began in 2023.
Jimenez, a multilingual reporter for DAZN, reportedly resides in Monaco with Alonso and has three children from a previous relationship with Spanish footballer Marc Bartra.
The couple’s relationship remains largely private, with only occasional glimpses on Alonso’s social media, possibly evolving from their shared connection to the F1 environment.
