Fernando Alonso is officially an Aston Martin Formula 1 driver. However, when he leaves the paddock and takes to the streets of Monaco, it's the colors of the Italian car that seem to accompany him. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Lancia For several months now, each of his public appearances behind the wheel of a new car has fuelled the social networks.
As the videos and photos captured in the Principality unfold, one thing becomes clear: the two-time world champion's garage is looking more and more like a veritable exhibition of the finest Italian automobiles of the last forty years. But behind this spectacular collection, is Fernando Alonso simply an Italian car enthusiast or a particularly astute investor?
A garage that tells the story of the Italian automobile
What's striking about Alonso's collection is not just the value of the cars. Above all, it's their consistency. The Spaniard doesn't seem to collect the most expensive cars of the moment at random. Each one represents an era, a philosophy or an important moment in Italian automotive history.
The most emblematic is probably the Ferrari F40. The last Ferrari personally approved by Enzo Ferrari before his death, it remains for many the purest of Maranello's supercars. When Alonso was photographed driving it in the streets of Monaco, the images quickly spread around the world.
He is joined by another legend: the Ferrari 512 TR. Heir to the Testarossa, It represents all the exuberance of the Ferrari V12s of the 1990s, a period that many today consider to be the brand's golden age.
More modern, its Ferrari LaFerrari illustrates the pinnacle of technology developed by the Italian manufacturer. With almost 1,000 combined horsepower thanks to its hybrid system, it has become one of the most sought-after Ferraris on the market, its value having far exceeded its original price.
Cars that are sometimes worth more than a property investment
If the passion seems obvious, the financial aspect is hard to ignore. Most of the models seen with Fernando Alonso are now among the most sought-after automobiles in the world.
The Ferrari LaFerrari, estimated at around $4 million, is a perfect example. Its value continues to rise several years after production ceased. The same is true of the Ferrari F40, whose finest examples now regularly fetch over 3 million euros.
And that's nothing compared to some of the even more exclusive pieces in his garage. The Lamborghini Sián FKP 37, the first mass-produced Lamborghini hybrid, produced in just 63 examples, is now approaching 3 million euros on the market. An already impressive valuation for a relatively recent model.
But the most spectacular piece is undoubtedly his Pagani Zonda Roadster Diamante Verde. The only one of its kind in the world, this hypercar powered by the famous 760 hp AMG V12 is valued at around 10 million euros. An amount that puts it in the same category as some exceptional works of art or watch collections. It's hard not to see these cars as assets capable of increasing in value over time.
Even his Lancia has become a collector's item
What makes Alonso's collection particularly interesting is that it's not limited to the latest or most powerful hypercars. His recent appearance at the wheel of a Lancia Delta HF Integrale Martini Racing surprised many observers. Compared to a €10 million Pagani or an ultra-limited Lamborghini, this former 1990s compact might seem almost modest.
Yet it is perhaps one of the most emblematic cars to come out of its garage. The Delta Integrale alone symbolizes Lancia's golden age in the World Rally Championship. With six consecutive manufacturers' titles between 1987 and 1992, it became a true legend of the Italian automobile. And here again, the market is proving her right. The rarest examples now fetch in excess of €300,000, with some special series even reaching sums once reserved for classic Ferraris.
Italian car fan or investor?
The answer is probably somewhere in between. For several years now, Fernando Alonso has been accumulating models whose value continues to rise. His former Ferrari Enzo, sold at auction in Monaco for 5.4 million euros in 2023, is a perfect example of this ability to select cars that have become extremely sought-after.
But to reduce one's collection to a simple investment strategy would undoubtedly be unfair. Few owners still regularly use their most exclusive cars in everyday traffic. Alonso, on the other hand, continues to be seen driving his Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Paganis and even Lancias in the streets of Monaco.
Although he now defends Aston Martin's colors in Formula 1, Fernando Alonso continues to have a very special relationship with the Italian automobile. And judging by the recent evolution of his collection, the story is probably far from over.
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