His versatility, relentless work ethic, and combative racing style have allowed him to extract unmatched performance even from less competitive cars. It is this uncanny ability that has led many fans and pundits to hold him in such high esteem and earned him the nickname "Magic Alonso."
While "Nando" is a common affectionate nickname in Spain where Fernando is from, his Asturian roots gave rise to "El Nano."
His indirect association with F1 scandals "Spygate" and "Crashgate" led to the moniker "Teflonso", coined by Martin Brundle from BBC, suggesting Alonso's ability to remain unaffected by controversies.