Alonso González: The young Dominican prodigy conquering international tracks
Dominican motorsports has a new rising star. The young driver Alonso André González Pérez, only 12 years old, has once again placed the tricolor flag at the top of European karting by being crowned runner-up of the IAME Final Games. This prestigious event, held at the South Garda Karting circuit in Lonato, Italy, reaffirms the extraordinary moment the Dominican athlete is experiencing.
This achievement comes just two weeks after having obtained another runner-up finish at the IAME World Final, held in Viterbo, Italy. The consistency and talent demonstrated by González Pérez against the youth elite of world karting consolidate him as one of the brightest prospects in national motorsport.
Resilience and talent under extreme conditions
Alonso’s performance in Italy was not easy. The young driver had to face adverse weather conditions, with constant rain that tested his technical skill and ability to concentrate on the asphalt. After qualifying in sixth position in the rain, the Dominican knew how to recover in the qualifying heats, standing out with a third-place finish in the second race.
During the final day, his consistency was key: he achieved a second place in the Fighters Race and a third in the Super Chrono. These results gave him a privileged position for the grand final, where he finally crossed the finish line in second place, securing the podium and demonstrating that his competitive level is at the highest European 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 parents
High-level training and family support
Alonso is part of the Haase Racing Team, under the tutelage of experienced coach Carlos Abreu, who has been a fundamental piece in his technical development. His 2026 competitive calendar has been extremely demanding, including participations in the WSK, ACI, and Champions of the Future championships, scenarios where he has perfected his driving.
Despite the distance, the support of his family in the Dominican Republic has been unconditional. The young man, who celebrated his 12th birthday in the middle of the competition, manages to balance his academic training through a virtual education system, allowing him to pursue his dream of reaching Formula 1 without neglecting his studies.
Upcoming challenges on the horizon
The pace of competition does not stop for the Dominican driver. His next challenge is scheduled from November 13th to 15th at the Champions of the Future Academy. With the backing of the Dominican Automobile Federation, under the management of Adriano Abreu Sued, and the support of his sponsors, Alonso González continues his steady path toward professionalization, carrying with him the hope of an entire country to see a Dominican in the highest category of world motorsport.
