Mar.24 (GMM) Fernando Alonso has kicked off the new 2012 F1 season with a Samurai tattoo on his neck and back, Marca sports newspaper reports.
Publishing a photo of the artwork on the Ferrari driver’s neck, the Spanish publication said the tattoo features Japanese characters.
Marca said the Spaniard and two-time title winner was inspired by the Hagakure, the spiritual guide written by 18th century samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo.
The report said most of Alonso’s tattoo is on his back.