**BREAKING NEWS: Fernando Alonso Donates Entire $12.9 Million to Build Homeless Support Centers in Oviedo, Asturias**
In a remarkable act of compassion and civic responsibility, Formula 1 legend **Fernando Alonso** has donated his entire **$12.9 million bonus and sponsorship earnings** to fund the creation of a network of **homeless support centers** in his hometown of **Oviedo, Asturias**, in northern Spain. The initiative, called *Project Esperanza (Hope)*, will establish **150 permanent housing units** and **300 emergency shelter beds** to provide warmth, food, and rehabilitation services for those in need.
Speaking with visible emotion at a press conference in Oviedo, Alonso reflected on the personal motivation behind the project:
> “I have witnessed people struggling to survive the harsh winters in Spain without a roof over their heads, and I promised myself that if I ever had the chance, I would step up. No one should have to sleep outside in that kind of cold.”
The facilities will also include **employment training programs**, **mental health counseling**, and **childcare services**, ensuring a holistic approach to helping individuals rebuild their lives. Construction is set to begin in early 2026, with local authorities praising Alonso’s initiative as “one of the most significant privately funded humanitarian projects in Asturias’ history.”
Fans and public figures from across Spain and the global F1 community have taken to social media to applaud Alonso’s generosity, calling it a “champion’s move both on and off the track.”
At 44, Alonso continues to inspire—not just through his driving brilliance, but through his commitment to humanity. *“True victory,”* he said, *“is not only on the podium—it’s in making sure others have a chance to stand again.”*
