Alonso's Lightning First Lap | 2012 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

[@lazuardifirdaus1698]

Alonso on 2012 season B-grade car A++ driver

[@FoxtrotGolfLima]

Lazuardi Firdaus what I think of the 2017 grid: Hamilton: A+, Bwoahttas: B+, Vettel: A+, Bwoah: B+, Ricciardo: A-, Verstappen: A, Alonso: A, Vandoorne: B+, Massa: B+, Strolldonado: B-, Checo: A-, Oconsistency: B+, Grosjean: B-, Magnussen: B-, Sainz: A-, Hulkenberg: A-, Ericsson: B-, Wehrlein: B. Not enough results to rank Hartley or Gasly. *Others* Rosberg: A, Palmer: C+, Kubica: B+, Schumacher: S...

[@akhmadzulfikarmartha7641]

lol. even Lotus faster than ferrari

[@Peanutbutt101]

rockzs74r it was almost a second slower than the McLaren and red bull

[@is8807]

rockzs74r man you have no idea what you're talking about. Go look at the standings for 2012, Massa was FAR behind red bull and McLaren with the same car

[@mx19idlewilder]

you funny arab thing, Lotus is 7-times World Constructors Champion.

[@i.rec.]

If we would have had in 2012 "Driver of the day", Alonso would have been driver of the day in every single race of 2012

[@GalacticDragon05]

apart from Abu Dhabi and Brazil, cuz Vettel drove better in those 2 races IMO cuz he made great comebacks

[@i.rec.]

@@GalacticDragon05 agree

[@wandawanda5227]

@@GalacticDragon05 but in what a car

[@thrasherdave1428]

Vettel should've been driver of the day in Abu Dhabi. As far as the entire season, Alonso had a great one no doubt but Vettel and Red Bull were true heroes as well for never giving up and fighting until the end, particularly in Abu Dhabi and Brazil. Hope to see another title fight like this in 2021 where the champion is decided in the final race and Red Bull win again

[@thrasherdave1428]

@@wandawanda5227 Yeah his car might have been the best on the grid but only someone with a true fighting spirit and a never give up attitude like Sebastian Vettel could pull that off. That's when he showed to the world once again that he's capable of winning even after being knocked down multiple times

[@moseskamau406]

what a legend

[@jetzons6399]

Wow that’s a Original thing 2 say :D

[@Mani6TheMan9]

People with better cars/set-ups.

[@davefred]

+vladimir j. paul People who started off at those positions and didn't make any progress? (While Alonso passed like 3-4 cars)

[@Yagirlellaslays]

Mahin Ali Alonso said in 2012, this is a P7 car.

[@factormars4339]

Waseem Ikram lool. More more than p7!! Lol.

[@celador14]

The 2012 year of alonso is the best year I saw anyone driving a F1

[@deeptenduganguly8530]

For me it was Michael Schumacher 1996 season.

[@loco696]

souravgangulymattprior Michael is another level my friend. Never whitness something like him, never will again.

[@VENOMarkos]

Absolutely agree. 0 Mistakes that year. overdriving his car in every race. figthing agains Vettel with a car more than one second faster every qualifing. Alonso is not just a great driver. Alonso is a Legend with Senna and Schumacher

[@motorsportmadness3597]

Celador 14 2012 my favourite season because of 7 different winners in the first 7 races, the mighty V8 engines (which are better than the v6 engines) and a championship decider at the last race of the season between two incredible drivers/teams

[@loco696]

Motorsport Madness my favourite season was 2010, then 12

[@riiichard2289]

What a genius moment at 1:10. He knows the exit speed is the same as well as the speed, takes the foot off the throttle, takes 1 second of slipstream and has more speed

[@andreideaconu7232]

that's a DRS zone, so could've also been that

[@johnflanagan7870]

@@andreideaconu7232 DRS isn’t enabled for the first few laps. all nando.

[@timdev615]

I do that all the time in the f1 game, I must be a genius.

[@conorfrankland7699]

@@timdev615 "I do that all the time in the comfort of my own home with no pressure"

[@fafonty]

@Riiichard22 I don't get it, can you explain better?

[@bigmak_1363]

I could watch alonso onboards from now till the day i die and i would not be bored a single second

[@thrash1337]

1:15 is one of the best F1 engine harmonies I've heard. An angelic tone.

[@stepladder3257]

it's a v16

[@Tzekkie]

Fun fact: Alonso raced in V10, V8, and V6 hybrid eras. And along with Magnussen raced with every engine in hybrid era. And raced with Schumacher (Michael) and his son, Verstappen (Jos) and his son, and still is considerated a rookie 😜. He's simply a living legend.

[@diren8819]

Magnussen didn't race with Honda. DNS in his sub for Alonso

[@prayagamahatikaushik4184]

Fernando and his awesome first laps. A treat to watch him get the most out of any car. I wish we see Alonso in a competitive Renault in 2021 for a treat to the eyes.

[@ManthanPatelManthan_Patel]

Yes,,, waiting for that moment

[@oliverxie9559]

His sprint race at the silver spring is awesome.

[@Kylemsguy]

Well you get your wish in 2023. The Aston is the 2nd best car

[@carlosr2279]

yeah, about that...

[@copyrightscansuckit9624]

All of his starts are like mine when I set the AI level to 50.

[@nassygc]

Copyrights Can suck IT yeah, but for me this works only when I start at the back😂

[@mohammedismail6173]

He was brilliant. Made Ferrari look a lot better than they were at that time.

[@Firebolt1729]

🙄

[@Ricky911_]

@@Firebolt1729 or maybe you're just salty he completely outperformed everyone else on the grid? Even as a fan of Sebastian, I have to say that Fernando drove way better than everyone else in 2012.

[@Firebolt1729]

@@Ricky911_ No he didn’t.

[@pollux_id2557]

@@Firebolt1729 who did then?

[@diegoignacio1444]

@@Firebolt1729 who did it then?

[@ds4e472]

Whether you like Alonso or not, you have to respect him, and even more if you really like F1 and you understand how it works. This man is pure talent. Some hater do nothing but call him crybaby... Well, even Senna complained in 1993 when the Williams used electronic aids and was the fastest car. So don't be absurd. If you don't complain when you are trying to win a fucking World Championship is because you have no blood in your veins. This men are warriors with a lot of pride and always wants to be ahead of the others. I'd like to see all you haters if you can't prove how good you are in your job because your company doesn't provide you with the materials that you have been promising for 3 years. So stop talking shit once for all!!

[@juangallego7197]

Mind you, Senna only complained about engines in 93 because Ford would only give them customer engines and give the best to Benetton, it wasn't until Donnington where Ford decided to equip McLaren with the same engine as Benetton, but still, it was a 100-120 hp disadvantage towards Renault. And he wouldn't have complained about electronic aids because his car had them too (traction control, adaptive suspension, auto/semi auto gearbox). If watch the races from Brazil, Japan and Donnington you can hear the traction control working when he's flat out in some corners.

[@Willbatross_]

I didn't even know that anyone didn't like Alonso haha. He is a motorsport legend

[@juampydominguezmartin6709]

@@Willbatross_ Alonso haters are mainly south american people. And they only hate him because he is from spain, and the same happens with carlos Sainz, and even with Iñaki rueda who is just a engineer. I don't think english speaking people hate alonso that much because they only judge him from his talent and what he has done in f1, and not from his flag

[@robertofulton]

GenericKZbinNameHD not a great fan, decent drive but can’t stand the man

[@juampydominguezmartin6709]

@TurboBOV la mayoría de gente de sudamérica que veo hablando sobre Alonso es para criticar. Sé que no todos lo sois, pero mi percepción es que la gran mayoría de la gente que veo criticar a alonso es de allí

[@anandjv5291]

1:10 . thats why he is one of the greats

[@headlibrarian1996]

I wish the engines still sounded like that.

[@putjuuncle3889]

Head Librarian but not performance?

[@lordzuzu6437]

@@putjuuncle3889 yes

[@SixthyGTi]

We all wish it... :(

[@chichianya]

@@putjuuncle3889 yes

[@sebastiantomczyk4577]

not only you my friend

[@EmSpro]

Ah, back when he wasnt driving a vacuum cleaner

[@chanchaniceman]

That car wasn’t even close to the mclaren and Red Bull of that year

[@md.shaonprinceshuvo5412]

@@pippo9830 2013 is tire issue after Canada when prilli makes tire only suitable for red bull... Alonso lost title in Canada All ready that year...cause Ferrari can not find issue with new tire of prilli...

[@zklebertw]

but 2012 Ferrari was trash...

[@rumblefish9]

Ferrari were still vacuum cleaners. 1.5 seconds off the pace and 4th fastest after the Lotus. His Mclarens were toasters, not vacuums.

[@DaveyGrimmett]

Now they all sound like a vacuum cleaner and a kitchen blender

[@willymanilly]

Give this man a competitive car and he will do the rest

[@Rottensteam]

Like how he lost to Lewis in 07?

[@celador14]

@@Rottensteam lost? 109 vs 109 and McLaren supporting hamilton? For me thats a win

[@Rottensteam]

@@celador14 It's a loss none the less. A loss to a rookie.

[@celador14]

@@Rottensteam you are just a hater... have a nice day in your world of ingorance

[@Rottensteam]

@@celador14 Not at all. But Lewis equalled him (despite Alonsos trickery). And overall had better results.

[@nevcee]

Classic Alonso.

[@rds6962]

+NevCee Fernando has not won in the last 10 years because he has not had the overpowered cars like Vettel and Hamilton. Alonso would kill Vettel and Hamilton in a Ferrari/Merc.

[@avikarsewpersad9856]

RD S Would you like some salt with your chips?

[@morello3000]

Avikar Sewpersad oh man you are so childish.For real

[@morello3000]

Avikar Sewpersad you are one of those typical Alonso haters who hate him without having a reason

[@morello3000]

Avikar Sewpersad but it's true that Vettel and Hamilton had really strong cars.And Alonso nearly win 2010 and 2012 with an uncompetitive car. That's fact,accept that or shut the fck up

[@maciek9605]

Alonso...Top 3 F1 drivers ever!

[@SyncNoMore]

This car on three wheels is probably quicker than the McLaren Honda...

[@constantin4958]

SyncNoMore It's not. Not even in a straight line.

[@roninhunter429]

Ferrari F2004 is quicker than Mclaren Honda

[@Pimpwitalimp]

victorfilm he means how the mclaren will probably brake down before finishing

[@TheFikri136]

Sarcasm

[@shanelawler6]

Hrt was faster than a Mclaren Honda

[@willbeattie9985]

The racecraft of Alonso unbelievable. He should at least be a triple world champion, if not a four time world champion in 2010 and 2012. If it had not been for such incidents that weren't really his fault like 2012 Grosjean at spa, who knows where this man might be now.. He may not win a championship or another race in his career on his return in 2021, but this guy deserves to be up there with the greats.

[@marindj822]

1:05 premature second gear deployment.Genius!

[@MatteoCoppolaNeri]

it’s called short-shifting and it’s a pretty basic technique.

[@raychev-gtr]

​@MatteoCoppolaNeri yeah but its extremely efficient

[@Merkabaforall]

You don´t need a wall full of awards and cups to be the best. Alonso did things that nobody else did, overtakings and risks out of this world. Stars overtaking 7 positions, running in rain as a god. Alonso is a legend with bad luck.

[@superjarri]

Brilliant racing lines, specially at 1:02. He goes for a deep breaking into a late apex because he knows the RB will try to defend and lose exit speed. There are not many drivers with such talent to find grip out of the standard line.

[@sam-nariman6236]

Yeah, and don't underestimate Webber's part in that overtake with an unnecessary defence.

[@cipher-6.66]

Thats what you do when you late brake too far and need to stop the car, you take a diagonal line to the apex, because a diagonal like increases the length of the braking zone and helps stop the car before running wide. But yeah, in this case it also helped defend webber.

[@f12025]

How will F1 be when he retires...

[@anhcow6016]

PC Gaming & Sports No more Honda rants apparently

[@celador14]

PC Gaming & Sports A shit.

[@jasonverschoor5417]

PC Gaming & Sports stupid

[@aroldoarielzambrano]

Pretty much the same yo, i mean Schumacher retired, Senna died, Hakkinen retired, Mansell retired and nothing happened

[@quadmax4583]

PC Gaming & Sports Well it's more like: How will F1 be when Kimi retires?

[@konigschumacher117]

1:05 that why he is the best driver today on the grid.

[@aroldoarielzambrano]

KÖNIG SCHUMACHER I don't see Ricciardo or Hamilton on this video hehe greetings

[@danielo7985]

Wow a lift off the throttle big deal

[@Peanutbutt101]

Eddie Jordan Ricciardo lol

[@elmagico6814]

Because he shifts in order to avoid wheel spin for better exit. Perfectly done

[@a.young9148]

Ah the SWITCHBACK F1 Overtaking Pornography

[@Kibouo]

1:12 What Hamilton wished he could have done on the last lap in Abu Dhabi 2021

[@JT29501]

Yup.. although it is a very different, much faster corner now of course

[@bullymaguire14]

🗿🗿true dat

[@arelortlec9056]

looking at the statistics from 2010 to 2013 I am utterly convinced that had Alonso been driving a red bull or a car of the exact same characteristics, he would have bagged him self at least 2 more championship s

[@habibks1]

He would have dominate this entire period.

[@ramifishpoker]

He would've won them all

[@tom690]

Not even a doubt.

[@mattgordon4169]

1:15, true race craft. making the car do all the work, and how he positions that car for a late break after the overtake, unbelievable

[@MUMIAO]

The time when you had to shout when talking to the person next to you in the circuit. Now you need to tell the person to shut up to hear the cars passing by.

[@bjornharder9789]

Lenhador Sem Pudor I know you are exagurating ( no idea how you spell it not a native) but nowadays it is still a lot of noise. I was at spa this year and i still needed earplugs because your ears will hurt from te noise.

[@sbow2892]

Current cars are actually in a pretty perfect spot with engine sound when watching in person. Just so you don’t need an ear protection, but you definitely need to shout to a person next to you. I personally don’t care about the sound in F1, so current is better IMO.

[@MUMIAO]

I was this year in Brazil gp, and is pretty quiet. This year was louder than last year, but you cant hear the cars from 200 meters.

[@celador14]

Lenhador Sem Pudor I was in spain and the sound is shit

[@OptimusCrime9900]

Are you all deaf? If you can't hear the cars from 200 meters away I think you shouldn't be complaining about the lack of sound but about your doctor 🤔

[@Documentsui]

F1 i challenge YOU to post the FULL ONBOARD

[@SergioMenaGTS]

Damn it, i loved that v8 sound at the start

[@samsiu88]

We will know Fernando Alonso as the driver that won two World Championships just like Jim Clark. He'll be regarded as one of the best just like people say about Jim Clark. The only difference will be, the one is alive while the other passed away ages ago in a tragic race accident.

[@ravvavashumirai8272]

Alonso, the king of starts

[@David-nu6kw]

Alonso is so good - That even when you have your excuse for falling behind, he is putting his foot on the break and still catching up.

[@vaishaktr2774]

Alonso's racecraft and track awareness is second to none

[@saketsahu8858]

Oh man the sound♡♥

[@victoralandi357]

Saket Sahu Second

[@Anuitu2u]

Third 😂 miss that sound 🔊 moreover v12 era

[@iuhshwth1634]

My all time fav, used to watch F1 with my grandpa, may he rest in peace, when there was Alonso vs Schumacher every race, who he would cheer for, and I would cheer for Alonso when he drove light blue + yellow car. Later on even got a track with two F1 cars like on purpose one red like ferrari and the other one legit like Alonso, remember we would go 1 on 1, but of course the red car was faster and he would always win 😅. Those were good times.

[@ibrarali84]

Most accomplished racer recently: Hamilton Most accomplished driver: Alonso Unfortunately you also have to make the right team moves, Ferrari really did let him down.

[@aggerktm]

@GT012345tube Alonso has multiple wdc LOL he has 2

[@Firebolt1729]

Hamilton beat Alonso in the same car.

[@Darkthebest]

@@Firebolt1729 ye a brit who got supported by a brit team. and even ron dennis said that they were against alonso, and they ended up tied in points so i dont see how he beat him

[@Firebolt1729]

@@Darkthebest ...and then you woke up.

[@no1washerezz]

@@Firebolt1729 absolutely then fernando proceeded to wipe out hamilton for 4 years straight in 2010-2013 when lewis even had the faster car especially in 2012

[@VelocidadeAlta]

Fernando Alonso has a incredible technique!

[@the_carr_fan]

Waiting for next year McLaren Renault

[@NicksRfactorMods]

I wonder if it will be funny seeing this in 2018

[@jaredleclerc4434]

haha, only time will tell.

[@kutayarslan9925]

it is tho

[@baker1352]

Keep w8in

[@antoniolobato6115]

N it is.

[@ChasisITM]

He is THE driver

[@matteop1051]

That sound will never get old😢

[@isurupriyanath3657]

Even though it's a very difficult car to drive, Fernando shows his masterclass, truly legend

[@daniellafuente9478]

Only in two words the best driver in the world Pleasse come back this sound!!!

[@carlbettis4055]

That level of concentration and commitment for 50+ laps, must be a killer

[@aceventura5398]

Humans are incredible. No robot is ever going to be able to do that....

[@newworldorder5513]

Oh that musical Ferrari engine ❤❤

[@nsh22987]

Pleasure watching the perfect line he takes and the grace in his driving! :)

[@MrAykut23]

You can just tell how much more perfect he drives. Even if the title of the video hadnt hinted it, i wouldve had my money on him passing that red bull all day long

[@ElCarlos13xD]

The true 2012 World Champion

[@EggzFooty]

Wow mate he almost drove that red tractor which wasnt even a race winning car to a championship winning car

[@guy990]

1:08 insane car control, correcting the tires locking up while still having enough brakes to make the turn and not run into the back of the williams, one of the best

[@JoseMendoza-jq6pt]

2012 Alonso Hall of Fame

[@valeriomanca2745]

Who is watching this after his retire?

[@chadlaker962]

Alonso is a beast 💪 he's actually making the car faster with his driving and determination of a TRUE CHAMPION Amazing 👏

[@Cerouy7345]

2012 Alonso's active years and I watch with my father since I was a kid

[@JosePenaOplus]

Love the way he uses the gears to gain traction getting out of slow corners

[@jeffersonelias7447]

So much speed and he's very clean on his lines. Great driver!

[@xipuxi72]

Alonso is a god!

[@architectjeff]

That sound!

[@FelixO]

Just Imagine if Ferrari had Vettel and Alonso as drivers.

[@celador14]

Felix O. Alonso fuck vettel, its simple

[@RandomGuy-dw7hf]

Based on 2014 I doubt seb would stay long 😂

[@FoxtrotGolfLima]

It would actually be pretty even, compared to Vettel v. Bwoah

[@michaelvdbgd]

Vettel would get Ricciardoed ever harder than in 2014.

[@diegopozas1694]

Felix O. Ferrari would explode as McLaren did in 2007. Two first drivers in a winning car is a difficult thing to handle.

[@turta1588]

When I was a kid I hated Alonso because I was a Ferrari fan but now I can honestly say, he is one of the greatest f1 drivers. Top 5 even.

[@underthesouthercross]

Wow he did well to almost win the championship that year, the car was under steering and over steering like crazy

[@melman3397]

coming from a vettel fan i believe alonso is one of the greates of all time . alonso 2012 was smth AMAZING

[@conquer4045]

L'unico pilota ferrari che correva col cuore Fernando Alonso 🔝 Driver.

[@timshields5554]

the sound of the motor !! Love it!!

[@oussamaknani7753]

You have to admit that Alonso is the best F1 driver in history after MSC

[@googlreviews7813]

I am here for the sound ❤️

[@HarshanVallabh]

Alonso short shifts so well!

[@Hungary_0987]

Ah yes, this being recommended in 2024, thank you, youtube

[@Welin1ton]

Magic Alonso!!

[@OneOne6ix]

The way he positioned that Ferrari for the braking zone after passing Webber, so precise!

[@nevcee]

That lift at 1:08...

[@piedra16kr7]

NevCee Yes... I think if he had not lifted he wouldn't have overtaken him. The slipstream he got was perfect

[@celador14]

NevCee thats why he is the best mate

[@FoxtrotGolfLima]

Go slower for a split-second to go faster for half a straight 😉

[@Simonedenana]

he was simply a genius in that moment

[@dbtri95]

D-rating not lifting... same stuff 2:07...

[@evansc3580]

They are all special drivers, but this guy was extra special. I hope by some miracle he comes back to F1, he was always spectacular to watch.

[@adiveintotheworldofnascar]

I just love the 2012 sound

[@kahveseker]

2012 unlucky for alonso. U done every think. İ miss u alonso. U are Real champ.

[@NorfolkBlue]

Back when he was powered by an engine instead of a hamster ball

[@neiljames5362]

Fantastic driving style

[@hurd_]

Let's make F1 loud again.

[@ricardolimalopes2343]

That downshifts of the ferrari gave me eargasm. Beautiful

[@silverarrowslk]

Ricardo Lima Lopes Yeah sequential shifting. Today’s low revving turbo charged V6 sounds tame

[@SteRumbelow]

While I disliked the cars from 2009 to 2013, the engines sounded wonderful. It’s a joy to listen to that engine sing.

[@hughesy8290]

Nando was a beast. Best driver on the grid from his first race to his last!

[@Jaminevi]

Who dont like Alonso are few English and German people, you dont need qestion why.. Brazilians rlly love Alonso .. them Massa dont care enough, and few people wahat is racist! But Senna Alonso and Schumacher are the best drivers Ever!

[@juampydominguezmartin6709]

Who really hate alonso the most are southamerican people. In fact they hate everything related to spain un general

[@Ronaldo882.]

Absolutely love his driving skills ❤️

[@ekloki]

best racer ever

[@barrywatts8501]

Love the onboard camera. Really feel you with the driver.

[@ingmarderuiter9089]

Miss those engine sounds

[@mr8I7]

Why so many dislikes? Yes it's only 2 overtakes but it's two overtakes against the front of the field with no DRS around one of the worst tracks for overtaking on the calendar. It's a brilliant first lap.

[@lmrally]

Best of history.

[@pascalg16]

Man... Those were THE DAYS

[@inshallahPalestienWillBeFreed]

Imagine if Alonso was driving 2019 Ferrari 😲😲😘😘😘😘😘

[@CherAbdou]

post summer break car

[@inshallahPalestienWillBeFreed]

@GT012345tube may be 😂😂

[@binocastro2512]

1 of the best f1 drivers of all time

[@MerrasMies]

Is that Williams who I think it is...?

[@Douglas57647]

Lucaaas Yup!

[@DariusDragomirescu]

Lucaaas As you see, Alonso saw his car of Maldonado

[@caewqk1366]

oml the sound of the engine sounds so nice

[@kamodaljeroace3075]

Just give him the red bull now he will get to hamilton.

[@jonnythrive]

Dude is smooooth.

[@dara_the_fandom_enby]

Back when Fernando was in a competive car

[@celador14]

Gerren Odartey "competitive"

[@andarax8]

"car"

[@juanvelasco5543]

This is just Alonso in a car that doesn't fail every two corners, that Ferrari was terrible 😂

[@weepjng]

JVLife 2012 was decent, 2011 and 2013 was booty

[@gamefan56]

JVLife yeah a car which won 3 races is clearly terrible.....

[@IronMan-tk8uc]

The sound my goodness, the sound!

[@Karthik-xt7ej]

#nohalo

[@Karthik-xt7ej]

Show some support, real f1 fans hates that stuff

[@LuigiPeceguini]

#nohalo

[@Karthik-xt7ej]

#nonohalo

[@anhcow6016]

Aravind m8,double negative = positive

[@peterbach9276]

#nohalo

[@hemant2670]

He is the best at to take the position from down... awesome driver...