Alonso González: The young Dominican prodigy conquering European tracks
Dominican motorsport continues to make headlines on the international stage thanks to the outstanding performance of Alonso André González Pérez. At just 12 years old, the young driver has achieved an impressive milestone by being crowned runner-up of the IAME Final Games, an event held at the demanding South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, Italy.
This achievement comes just two weeks after reaching another runner-up finish at the IAME World Final, held in Viterbo. This streak of success consolidates González Pérez as one of the brightest prospects of his generation in global karting.
Resilience to extreme conditions
The road to the podium was not simple. The young athlete had to demonstrate unusual maturity for his age when facing a weekend marked by heavy rain and extremely complicated track conditions. Despite the challenges, his ability to adapt was key:
- He achieved the sixth-best time during the qualifying phase on a wet track.
- After a complex start, he fought back firmly to finish third in the second qualifying race.
- He secured a second place in the Fighters Race and a third place in the Super Chrono, securing a privileged position for the final.
His performance culminated in a second-place finish in the decisive race, sealing an impeccable performance that reaffirms his competitiveness against the best exponents of European motorsport.
Training, discipline and family support
Behind Alonso’s success lies a solid work structure. Competing under the Haase Racing Team banner, a team linked to legendary world champion Jørn Haase, the driver has the technical guidance of his coach, Carlos Abreu. Together, they have faced a demanding season on highly competitive circuits 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 man’s dedication is total, balancing his commitments on international tracks with a virtual education program. For his family, seeing Alonso celebrate his 12th birthday in the middle of a competition and reaping these triumphs far from home is their greatest pride after years of effort and sacrifice since his beginnings in karting at age four.
Next steps towards Formula 1
The calendar does not stop for the Dominican, who is already preparing for his next challenge: the Champions of the Future Academy, which will take place from November 13 to 15. With the support of his family, the Haase Racing Team, CleanerStudio, and the Dominican Automobile Federation, Alonso González keeps his dream of reaching Formula 1 intact.
With two runner-up finishes in just 15 days, the young driver not only adds trophies to his cabinet, but also raises the flag of the Dominican Republic in world-class motorsport.
