24 June in Ferrari history: Fernando Alonso wins from 11th in Valencia
June 24 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
Explore Ferrari Grand Prix results, qualifying and Sprint sessions, driver birthdays, remembrance dates and selected milestones connected with this day.
Ferrari Grands Prix held on June 24
Ferrari driver birthdays on June 24
Juan Manuel Fangio
Juan Manuel Fangio was born in 1911. Ferrari record: 7 Ferrari F1 starts · 3 wins · 5 podiums.
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On 24 June 2012, Fernando Alonso won the European Grand Prix in Valencia after starting 11th. The Ferrari driver turned a disappointing qualifying result into a home victory during one of Formula 1’s most unpredictable seasons.
From the midfield to the top step in Valencia
Fernando Alonso worked his way through the field as the race developed, taking opportunities in traffic and during changes in the leading order. The retirement of Sebastian Vettel removed the early leader from contention, while other incidents continued to reshape the result.
After 57 laps, the Ferrari crossed the line first. Kimi Räikkönen finished second for Lotus, with Michael Schumacher third for Mercedes, creating a podium featuring three drivers who had raced for the Scuderia.
The victory also broke a remarkable pattern. Seven different drivers had won the opening seven races of 2012; Fernando Alonso became the first to claim a second victory that season.
Ferrari’s Mexican Grand Prix one-two in 1990
24 June had already produced another significant Ferrari result in 1990. Alain Prost won the Mexican Grand Prix, with Nigel Mansell finishing second to complete a team one-two.
The two anniversaries highlight different forms of success: a recovery from outside the top ten in Valencia and a double podium led by Ferrari in Mexico.
Explore Kimi Räikkönen’s Formula 1 records for more on one of the Valencia podium finishers. Find other milestones in the Ferrari history calendar.
