Alonso has new samurai tattoo on his neck

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.

The report said most of Alonso's tattoo is on his back.