The rumors that have been circulating in the press for the past few weeks have finally received official confirmation. Legendary driver Fernando Alonso and renowned sports journalist Melissa Jiménez are indeed expecting a child. This will be the long-awaited firstborn for the Asturian racer, while his partner will become a mother for the fourth time, adding a special warmth to the story. The couple, who have been together for about three years, prefer to keep their personal life private, but such joyful news was impossible to hide.
The secret was unveiled by paparazzi, who managed to capture the first photos of a pregnant Melissa. The journalist was spotted on the streets of Barcelona, where she reportedly arrived by private jet for a routine appointment with her gynecologist. In the pictures, she appears calm and happy as she strolls with her parents, who greeted her at the airport’s private terminal. These candid shots, taken far from public events, became undeniable evidence of what has long been whispered about in social circles.
The appearance of these photos also explained Melissa’s long absence from the public eye. Her fans had noticed that she stopped attending Formula 1 races, temporarily stepped away from working in front of the cameras, and hadn’t been active on social media since the start of summer. According to sources close to the couple, Jiménez made a conscious decision to slow down her work pace. She now wants to fully focus on her health, her family, and preparing for the arrival of her baby, who is expected to be born in March.
Fernando Alonso himself recently admitted in an interview that fatherhood is an important personal goal for him, one he hopes to fulfill in the near future. Now, his dream is about to come true, opening a new chapter in the celebrated athlete’s life. For Melissa, this is her fourth pregnancy, but it comes at a completely different stage of her life. She already has three wonderful children from her previous marriage to footballer Marc Bartra: daughters Gala and Abril, and son Max, who are eagerly awaiting the arrival of a new brother or sister.
Representatives of the agency that captured the exclusive photos admitted they had known about the pregnancy for several months, but getting visual confirmation proved extremely difficult given the couple’s private lifestyle. “If it was hard to find out she was pregnant, imagine what it’s like to learn whether it’s a boy or a girl,” one reporter shared. It was also revealed that the future parents plan to spend the Christmas holidays at their home in Monaco. Unlike last year, they won’t travel to Oviedo. Instead, their families will come to the principality to share these special moments together ahead of the big family event.
By the way, Fernando Alonso Díaz is one of the most decorated and renowned Spanish racing drivers in history. He is a two-time Formula 1 world champion (2005, 2006) and a three-time runner-up. Alonso has also won the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans race, cementing his status as a motorsport legend. Melissa Jiménez is a popular sports journalist in Spain, specializing in motorcycle racing. She is the daughter of well-known racer Antonio Jiménez and spent many years working as a MotoGP paddock reporter, earning the respect of colleagues and fans alike. Their romance began after Melissa separated from her former husband.
