Alonso González: The young Dominican prodigy conquering international karting
Dominican motorsports continues to make headlines abroad thanks to the talent of Alonso André González Pérez. At just 12 years old, the young driver has achieved an impressive feat by securing his second international runner-up title in a period of only two weeks. His most recent achievement occurred this Sunday at the prestigious IAME Final Games, held at the South Garda Karting circuit, located in Lonato, Italy.
This success adds to his recent performance at the IAME World Final in Viterbo, where he also reached second place, facing the best youth exponents in the world. This streak of podiums consolidates González Pérez as one of the most solid promises of national karting in European scenarios.
Resilience and dexterity under extreme conditions
The road to the podium was not simple. The young driver had to overcome adverse weather in Italy, where constant rain transformed the circuit and tested his ability to adapt. Despite the difficulties, Alonso showed a maturity unusual for his age:
- Qualified in sixth position under heavy rain.
- After a complicated start, he managed to climb back to third place in the second qualifying heat.
- Stood out in the Fighters Race with a second place and a third place in the Super Chrono.
- Started from the third position in the grand final, where he finally crossed the finish line in second place.
Professional growth backed by experience
Alonso’s development is guided by coach Carlos Abreu, who oversees his technical training within the Haase Racing Team, a renowned structure linked to the legendary world champion Jørn Haase. During the 2026 season, the Dominican has added valuable kilometers on high-level circuits such as the WSK and the Champions of the Future, constantly raising his competitive standard.
This time we could not be physically with Alonso, but our hearts were with him in every practice, every qualifying session, and every lap of the race.
Alonso González’s family
The pilot’s family, who has supported his career since he started at age four in the Dominican Republic, highlighted the sacrifice behind this success. Especially emotional was last November 7th, the date on which Alonso celebrated his 12th birthday away from home, focused entirely on his goal of becoming a Formula 1 driver.
Next steps in motorsport
The calendar does not stop for the young racer. His next commitment is marked for November 13th to 15th at the Champions of the Future Academy. Alonso continues to balance his demanding sports career with his academic responsibilities through a virtual education system, counting on the fundamental support of the Dominican Automobile Federation and its president, Adriano Abreu Sued, along with collaborators such as CleanerStudio.
