Alonso González: The young Dominican prodigy conquering European tracks
Dominican motorsports has a new rising star. Alonso André González Pérez, just 12 years old, has achieved a remarkable feat on the international stage by becoming the runner-up of the IAME Final Games. This competition, held at the prestigious South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, Italy, marks a milestone in his career, consolidating a month of consistent success after having secured another second-place finish at the IAME World Final in Viterbo just two weeks ago.
Resilience to extreme conditions
The road to the podium was not simple. During the event, the young driver had to demonstrate his maturity and technical skill by facing adverse weather conditions. The intense rain on the Italian circuit demanded millimeter precision, a challenge that Alonso overcame with determination.
- Qualified with the sixth-best time on a completely wet track.
- Recovered after a complicated first heat to reach third place in the second qualifier.
- Stood out on the final day with a second-place finish in the Fighters Race and a third in the Super Chrono.
- Started from the third position in the final race, managing to cross the finish line in second place.
A high-level sports development
Alonso is part of the structure of the Haase Racing Team, a team with a history in world motorsport, led by former champion Jørn Haase. His technical training is under the direct supervision of Carlos Abreu, his coach, who has been a key piece in his transition to the competitive world of European karting in high-caliber championships such as WSK, ACI, and Champions of the Future.
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 parents
The young pilot experienced a significant personal moment by celebrating his 12th birthday away from his family, but focused on his sporting dream. His parents highlighted the sacrifice involved in the path toward professionalism, balancing his rigorous racing schedule with a virtual education program that allows him to keep his academic training intact.
Next steps towards the elite
The calendar offers no respite for the Dominican. Alonso González is already preparing for his next challenge: the Champions of the Future Academy, scheduled for November 13th to 15th. His career has the fundamental backing of his family, the Haase Racing team, CleanerStudio, and the constant support of the Dominican Automobile Federation, presided over by Adriano Abreu Sued.
With two international runner-up finishes in just 15 days, Alonso reaffirms his international projection. His goal is clear: to continue his rise in karting to eventually represent the Dominican Republic in Formula 1, the pinnacle of world motorsport.
