The Asturian has been spotted behind the wheel of a Lancia Delta HF Integrale Evoluzione Martini 6 on the streets of Monaco. This compact Italian car from the 90s, of which only 310 units were built, commemorates Lancia's sixth title in the World Rally Championship. With Martini Racing livery and a license plate bearing the number 14, it is not confirmed that the car is his, but the image is already living history.
A two-liter turbo that defined an era 🏁
Under the hood, the Delta hides a 2-liter turbo engine delivering 210 hp. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.7 seconds and reaches 220 km/h. Its all-wheel drive and compact chassis made it a technical benchmark in the 90s. The Evoluzione 6 version, with its spoiler and widened wheel arches, was the swan song of a saga that dominated gravel and asphalt stages.
The car Alonso uses to buy bread 🚗
Seeing a two-time F1 champion cruising around Monaco in a rally hatchback has its charm. While other drivers choose hypercars, Alonso opts for a 90s icon with 210 hp. Perhaps he uses it to go to the supermarket without attracting attention, though with that Martini livery and the 14 on the plate, discretion is conspicuously absent. That said, parking it between a Ferrari and a Lamborghini must be quite a statement.