Alonso confirms big personal news in first interview as a father
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Kada Sárközi joined GPblog as an editor ahead of the 2023 Formula 1 season. He graduated with a BA in Sports Journalism in the UK and has covered Grands Prix and other F1 events live.
Fernando Alonso's first child was born ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. The Spaniard shared his first reaction as a dad in Suzuka.
The two-time world champion was not present for media day at the Suzuka Circuit, as he only arrived on Friday.
Speaking to DAZN, the Spaniard said: "I’m a little jet-lagged because I landed this morning, but here we are. We just finished FP2, and in a few hours it’s time to sleep."
About the birth of his first child, Alonso added: "You never really imagine anything specific. Things just happen as they happen, and there’s a bit of stress and worry about everything going well.
"Fortunately, it went well, both for the mum and the baby. A super happy, very special moment. And now, it's time to work," he concluded.
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