Race Highlights | 2021 Qatar Grand Prix

[@TAG-1984]

Those spikestrips behind the curbs definitely added another dimension to the race!

[@mackwilliams8294]

I couldn’t imagine riding a bike down that track

[@Timberwolf69]

I don't know why, but this made me laugh...

[@Firebolt1729]

Made the race much more interesting.

[@paoaiipi5580]

@@mackwilliams8294 those curbs would throw you of the bike

[@neethru.2661]

@@Firebolt1729 its you again 😐

[@casperskovgaard6030]

“Tell Esteban to defend like a lion!” Man the way he says that just sends chills down my spine!

[@andis9076]

Esteban tried his best.

[@superspurs331]

@@andis9076 yes, he did. Those 2-3 seconds turned out to be crucial in the end.

[@danitigre232]

3:49

[@cristianjimenez8206]

Just as Alonso did when Ocon was leading.

[@pulaktrivedi9743]

@@danitigre232 ❤️

[@santiagovera7198]

“Tell Esteban to defend like a lion” gave me chills and I’m a perez fan 😂

[@xanatgarcia9241]

His accent gave me goosebumps

[@Cheooooll]

Ocon : I'm a baby lion, meow

[@lumrickhiphur4972]

Yeah and Ocon did his best..and the visual safety car definitely helped Perez too..glad he's back on the podium

[@jordanmattice3027]

3:49 is the timestamp and I'll be revisiting for motivation

[@kundakaps]

@@lumrickhiphur4972 The *virtual* safety car helped Alonso.

[@FaZe_dHwC]

The tyre management of Fernando with soft was unbelievable, rookie of the year

[@SiBanstead89]

Sarcasm?

[@aalainansari3294]

Plz tell me you are joking

[@ehay4596]

@@aalainansari3294 he is, it’s because he competed in the Young Driver test at the end of last year

[@medipeace307]

@Sven 124 let me guess, started watching F1 yesterday ?

[@portocaliu3199]

@@ehay4596 or because its his first season (jk)

[@austin1321]

I'm so happy for Alonso. He finally got his first podium after 7 years. Congrats to Alonso and Alpine

[@arturomelgozavega2154]

Alonso 🇪🇦🇪🇦

[@pascalg16]

This firebolt guy (Alonso's biggest hater) must feel really bad right now.

[@matejaatanasov5888]

2674 days exactly. Mind-boggling

[@venkatakrishnaiahpaladugu9133]

@@pascalg16 Alonso got lucky with Bottas puncture, and Pérez and Gasly unlucky as well. Party hard over a lucky podium.

[@HoodedGaming0]

Ik

[@cvdzijden]

Let's make Kimi Raikkonen driver of the day at the last race ✌ I want hear that interview

[@andis9076]

BWOAH

[@battyman42069]

Yes pls

[@theangelartistgb4717]

no

[@OleR.]

Why the f..k are you telling me this now ?!

[@lordmahaveer6307]

"Fantastic drive Kimi. Really made that strategy work. How did you do it?" "Bwoah, by driving."

[@rickstrolled970]

This championship is going down to the wire, also congrats on Fernando for the podium!

[@abcdefghijklmnop6971]

In german TV, he was renamed as Ferdinando today

[@TS29er]

Rookie of the season!!!

[@pranavps851]

@@abcdefghijklmnop6971 What a yoke

[@karthikgururajan1131]

I think Hamilton is gonna win hands down, the mercedes are way quicker than red Bull now, until something weird happens

[@coreyrod]

@@karthikgururajan1131 race pace was pretty much equal in second stint onwards. Pretty close in my eyes

[@sneakywasabi]

Alonso getting a podium finish is not a celebration, it is an emotion.

[@dejoelf2883]

This year both Alonso and Sebastian's podium were emotional. Alonso's last podium from Ferrari 2014 hungary and Sebastian's last year from Turkey.❤️

[@CarlosEduardo-iz1qg]

Yess

[@knshobhin560]

Alonso after all these years he got this. Man he is a legend i always loved his style of racing and his defencing

[@knshobhin560]

@@dejoelf2883 yeah agreed after all these years Alonso has so much more he just need better car.

[@QF_Dan72]

agree

[@LamboWalker23]

Bottas, Russell, and Latifi getting punctures Alonso: *sweating profusely* Mega drive

[@yoanvicente9563]

and norris

[@oliverjames8580]

The gamble paid off. However it was a stunning driving from Alonso in that Alpine

[@mobyhuge4346]

@@yoanvicente9563 norris stopped just to be safe

[@ayubisf]

@bumbumboom even if the vsc wasnt deployed, i doubted perez could catch him. u saw the gap wasnt decreasing so much. it was just after the vsc perez started to charge like crazy

[@labradorislove]

@@mobyhuge4346 get got a puncture too left front

[@reversal]

As a relatively new Formula 1 fan over the past 3-4 years, seeing Alonso on the podium feels quite special and I'm happy we got to see this! I hope we also get to see Kimi somehow on the podium before he retires!

[@jokedok8044]

Not gonna happen

[@shepherdrm8486]

@@jokedok8044 Considering the car...Yeah not a chance it ain't on him tho

[@alboy1233]

I felt the same, was watching Alonso in his Ferrari days and then I stopped for some reason

[@nateypoo]

"You will not have the drink"

[@jokedok8044]

@@shepherdrm8486 exactly. Alpha romeo is too slow

[@coasternut3091]

Ocon did a pretty solid job at trying to be Alonso. His first defense wasn't great but his return fight was wonderful

[@Firebolt1729]

Ocon did what he could imo and Losail isn’t Hungary...

[@blexouu]

@@Firebolt1729 is it still hurting from yesterday? ;)

[@user-um8iv3nb2v]

Esteban instead of being a lion was a little mouse and Checo was the lion there

[@mario-hk1ke]

And in a clean way 👌

[@MOsama-bd7ge]

I think that Ocon did the best given just how powerful and easy overtaking was in turn 1 with DRS...

[@oliverxie9559]

I started watching F1 when Alonso dethroned Schumacher and won world championships back to back. So happy to see him back to the podium! Absolutely loved it!

[@Hopesperance]

And then Lewis dethroned him too and he's never gotten over it.

[@ignacioquindoslanderas531]

@@Hopesperance Raikkonen dethroned him not Lewis…

[@Firebolt1729]

FIA dethroned Schumacher in 2005, not Alonso

[@yanibambang3047]

@@Firebolt1729 off-topic:how to get rid 18+ bots in F1 comment sections ?

[@Firebolt1729]

@@yanibambang3047 idk

[@sandalphoncpu]

Fact: The last time Nando got a podium… Seb was at RB Lewis was a 1 time WC Max was in gp3

[@BakedPotato05]

The times fly…….

[@ayubisf]

are sure about what u just said?

[@ayubisf]

oh yea u right, nvm

[@brancoderuijter8926]

@@ayubisf yes

[@implodingbaby]

Nando?

[@Heyn_17]

As a Spanish fan this race was thrilling. All my family losing hope of an Alonso podium when Pérez and Bottas passed him. Then Bottas's puncture and questionable RB strategy gave us hope. Then the Norris pit stop scared us, but when safety car showed up, we said "thats it". ¡¡HE DID IT!! MAGIA EN LA PISTA DE NUEVO 🇪🇸🇪🇸🇪🇸

[@kvisser26games25]

*EL PLAN🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦*

[@Firebolt1729]

So you admit that Alonso was lucky. The rest of the Alonso fanboys need to see this.

[@Heyn_17]

@@Firebolt1729 Yes.

[@PG-20]

EL PLAN LETS GO

[@fabiobuccarello4628]

Mate you are hating Alonso on every video Get a life

[@thesighbored]

Great show by Alonso 👏

[@benreed3939]

Lucky podium thanks to bottas!

[@username7735]

@@benreed3939 Considering his car is inferior to both red bull and Merc it's a great result.

[@BKGaming-ci1es]

As a Vettel-Fan I used to hate Alonso back in 2010-2013! But this guy was racing with Schumacher back in 2005 and 2006! 16 years later he is still able to race for the podium! LEGEND!!!

[@pulaktrivedi9743]

I'm pretty sure a lot of people who hate some drivers will eventually be one of the fans after some years.

[@CommanderTato]

Why hate Alonso back then? He fought to the very end against overpowered Redbulls.

[@haninditabudhi6574]

Yes the same will also happen to Louis Hamilton, in the future his haters will turn into his fans 👍👍

[@catalincatalin4512]

@@haninditabudhi6574 I promise if he'll just get a podium here and there, i'll be his no. 1 fan :))))

[@ste9856]

I hate fans like you, there's no need to hate a rival driver.. support whoever you want but respect his rivals

[@1000aquaboy]

Alonso: "Tell Esteban to defend LIKE A LION" Esteban: "Oui. Monsieur Perez, feel me Roar" *Perez flies by* Esteban: "Bon jour, my work here is done"

[@alexrt9255]

Tbf he couldn’t do much more with an Alpine, on old tires, against a Red Bull, with DRS. The fact that he managed to put a fight on that one was quite impressive

[@supmikpaddleboarding5871]

He made him loose easily 1.5-2seconds...eho knows... He did what he could with older Hards against Perez on fresher Mediums... Well done Esteban, amazing job Fernando 💪💪💪

[@hottamalekid3502]

Ha ha ha! Hilarious 😂

[@robainscough]

@@alexrt9255 And yet Alonso was 3rd, many seconds ahead on a one stop ... considering that Max got away with taking Hamilton off track (including himself at Brazil) without penalty I think Esteban could have done A LOT more to hold up Perez.

[@thewebheadgt]

He didn't do much but whatever he did was just enough.

[@Ricky911_]

Seeing Fernando on the podium again is wonderful. I remember when I first started watching F1 as a kid in 2013. My favourite drivers used to be Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso. So, while I definitely wish to see Seb on the podium more often, I'm also really happy for Fernando.

[@LeBabo47]

You just missed the peak of f1 then :/

[@victornag5230]

Literally described exactly how I felt about this race, down to the year I started watching 😂

[@jayforprez]

Seb has had 2 this year but MaFIA had other plans. Sigh.

[@katsmitansh771]

@@jayforprez omegalol XD No offence , Hungary still gives me clinical sadness :( I'm a massive Seb fan

[@jayforprez]

@@katsmitansh771 you and me both mate. Ruined my entire week, maybe even the whole month.

[@akashj7187]

Fun fact: 336 podiums between these three, and this is the first time all 3 stand together on a podium

[@SIXITHS]

Max wasn't even in F1 the last time Fernando stood on the podium.

[@xMel21x]

The best Podium drivers we have seen in years.

[@ISMAILTRO]

It happened once again in 2023 Australian gran prix

[@issammelzi]

It just happened once again in Canada! These three are unbelievable

[@jfinxindid]

(nowadays it's 387)

[@TBLiov]

Even this season is already on fire, but seeing Alonso on the podium for the first time since 2014, made it even more special

[@pulaktrivedi9743]

Better if Kimi is there in Abu Dhabi.

[@Firebolt1729]

Alonso being on the podium🤣🤣🤣

[@sandman1347]

Best three F1 drivers on the podium today.

[@saketchaturvedi1073]

@@sandman1347 Give em same cars and watch em go 🔥 one can only dream lol

[@saketchaturvedi1073]

@@Firebolt1729 I lowkey hope whatever void you have in your life might get filled. Alonso is a legend getting love from millions of people and getting paid so much that several next generations can be sustained with ease. Hope you stop hating and fill whatever void you have inside yourself

[@akhilnaik4106]

Sergio did supremely well in all the overtakes

[@MoonlightGuidance]

The thumbnail really nailing not only this race, but also the rest of the championship ✨

[@andremourapassos]

Probably

[@Firebolt1729]

Best since 2012, this season has just been insane🔥

[@RevvyF1Der]

You verified people only comment so that people can see you

[@RevvyF1Der]

@@Firebolt1729 that makes no sense in the context of what I said.

[@mizisawesome8442]

Max would've started to sweat a little from his bra by now

[@TheRealCabe]

Alonso: Gets a podium Everyone: *Likes that*

[@rhysmorris1199]

Everyone did like that.

[@markwalton8644]

@Yaminabototal I like Spain!! Just don't like a spiteful Alonso!!

[@nzranger384]

Banal

[@albertopinoblanco]

@@tropicaltree1196 ROFL.

[@haunter4708]

@Yaminabototal strange you should say this… I used to hate Spanish players when I played F1 on PlayStation back in the day but I love Alonso.

[@medizinee]

Absolutely incredible performance by Alonso for his first podium in 7 years. Equally amazing performance by Perez, he probably made the most overtakes out of anybody in that race and salvaged a bad RB strategy to take P4. If not for the VSC at the end, he would’ve probably been on the podium. Great recovery by Max as well, 3 places gained at the start.

[@DooM_-_gAmeR_-_]

That 13 overtakes from checo 5 for bottas and 4 from max

[@Jerrys_world486]

I couldn’t be more happy for Alonso but does anyone know why they decided to pit Perez a second time? It seemed like they secured the podium. The best I can figure was they were worried about the puncture but nonetheless seemed kinda pointless

[@Firebolt1729]

Don’t see how Alonso’s podium was “absolutely incredible” considering Bottas having a puncture, and Perez and Gasly being unlucky

[@Lamp-iw3gl]

@@Jerrys_world486 they might have been woried about ham taking the fastest lap idk

[@escolopendrapower]

@@Firebolt1729 well, he was ahead of a Mercedes and a red bull apart from the rest of the field for the whole race in a car 2,5 seconds slower per lap during the first 10 laps than the Mercedes on medium tyres, so I would say is a superb performance for the car he is driving.

[@hdr_diamondz]

Sometimes Alonso is off the pace, but I say that he has the best racecraft on the grid. He's just born to race, stunning overtakes and brilliant defenses. And he can go long on the tyres.

[@tomwells8093]

I couldn't believe how well he drove in the first stint. Keeping everyone at bay by a few seconds at least with his Softs. Then you realise he was saving his tyres the whole time and was pulling out almost a second a lap on everyone behind him until he had over a 10 second gap. The guy is the smartest and quickest racer out there. Put him in a RB or Mercedes and he would be winning as much as anyone

[@sirskullington9213]

@@tomwells8093 he’s been there. He didn’t.

[@AMGU2B]

@@sirskullington9213 He never had a dominant car.

[@mrvelic8523]

@@AMGU2B i mean he did have a 2007 mclaren, and his ferrari stits were pretty horrible because the car was a $hitbox since Schumacher left pretty much so yea true and not true at the same time, he did have solid cars, never really a Vettel at RB, Lewis at Merc kinda a car

[@shehanigans]

@@mrvelic8523 didn’t he almost win the championship in the Ferrari? And just lost at the last race? I recall him coming *very* close. 2010 & 2012 (just checked) - to do that in the car he had is 👌🏾

[@Ricky911_]

This Fernando guy seems promising. I have a feeling he might win a championship or two some day.

[@hdr_diamondz]

Probably 2, and he'll do it with Alpine.

[@Ricky911_]

@@hdr_diamondz if he were to do it with Alpine, he'd have 3 championships. He already has 2 championship titles. That's the joke.

[@georgereynolds8239]

@ricky911, you started the joke then r/woosh

[@petersyeeters3989]

I don't think so mate, he's a bit too inexperienced i think, much like that Aston Martin guy, strolls partner

[@brrt1680]

@@Ricky911_ wow you didn’t get the joke that you started

[@huytran3174]

I still love Alonso. The little defense he tried on Perez was still awesome. Still competitive to the end

[@bazzle2122]

That was Ocon 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@ignacioquindoslanderas531]

@@bazzle2122 No it wasn’t, Alonso got overtaken by Perez before Perez went for 2nd stop and Alonso defended against him… 🤦‍♂️

[@dragroch5536]

Man, Alonso on the podium made me feel like it was him in his Ferrari days again. It just feels right to have Alonso up there.

[@robainscough]

I think you mean Renault days when Alonso won the championship fighting against M. Schumacher in the Ferrari.

[@jamesblunt1746]

The Great Alonso is Back... Keep looking for 2022

[@geraldmaga5803]

Ferrari? Pfft even mclaren is better for him

[@clashgoneofficial]

@@robainscough His Ferrari days, especially in 2010 and 2012 when he fought for the championship, were his last winning days so it can also work

[@kohikappu]

@@geraldmaga5803 Well, his sage seasons were coming back to 2010-2012 when the car was a dogshit.

[@swamin764]

We need to give some credits to Lewis and Max, the way the two are able to pull away from the pack at a consistent pace is crazy (not just today but in several other races this year)

[@stevejeromelawrence5285]

Those two are on a league on their own.

[@venkatakrishnaiahpaladugu9133]

The Alonso simps care about his lucky podium only.

[@thesnackbandit]

@@venkatakrishnaiahpaladugu9133 This is the dumbest thing I’ve read today.

[@kavishkakodikara3005]

You mean in every race this year.

[@alfaseeds13]

@@venkatakrishnaiahpaladugu9133 podium in a midfield car

[@avinashanish3350]

Bottas’ weekend Fast in Practice 📈 Loses pole to Lewis 📉 Starts P3 on the clean side of the track 📈 Gets a grid penalty 📉 Max gets a grid penalty as well📈 Loses 5 positions at the start📉 Charges back to P3📈 Gets a puncture📉 Retires📉📉📉📉 TRADITIONS

[@JoePCool14]

🍻

[@hdr_diamondz]

I'm moving up and down, side-to-side like a rollercoaster

[@jakebelcher3462]

@@hdr_diamondz fisher song quotes there

[@MuffinKingStudios]

Bottas should've left Mercedes before he ever joined them.

[@DooM_-_gAmeR_-_]

He didn't charge back to p3.. He was behind perez and alonso the whole time.. If bottas had pitted before he got the puncture would have come out behind them again

[@irfanredzic9547]

Alonso is a monster. Alpine was amazing team this weekend.

[@Danvirrrrr]

VAMOS!!!! I'VE BEEN WAITING 7 YEARS TO SEE MY MAN ALONSO BACK ON THE PODIUM 🥺 LITERALLY EVERY RACE EVERY SEASON, I ONLY FOCUS ON ALONSO. HE DESERVES IT MORE THAN ANY OTHER DRIVER ON THE GRID. THANK YOU FERNANDO. EL PLAN! ❤💎

[@tusharbhatia5437]

Seriously. And he always is going something amazing even when he was in McLaren. This podium was such a delight

[@yra688]

This year 😎😎😎😎😎💕

[@33WhiteHawk33]

Congratulations to Alonso!!! Also that post-race interview was funny 😂 You could see how happy he was. CANT WAIT FOR THE NETFLIX episodes

[@Squidgy55]

Ocon was wired 😀

[@vatti_33]

Alonso's overtake on Gasly in Lap 1 was aggresive AF.

[@supermarktsupermacht3132]

Gasly's defence on Alonso in Lap 1 was bad AF.

[@VGRU-iv2bv]

@@supermarktsupermacht3132 gasly didn't do much wrong there, alonso is just much better and maximised the track, great move by him

[@Firebolt1729]

Lucky podium for him...

[@DogZy9]

@@Firebolt1729 which account is this Ciaron? 124th? Go back to your cave, simple mind.

[@noobednatherium4082]

@@Firebolt1729 ok and? He passed Gasly like a boss, he got an opportunity and didn't waste it.

[@bokk2676]

Fernando-Tell Esteban to defend like a lion ALONSO LIKE A FATHER

[@avarmauk]

Alonso still one of the most versatile drivers ever. So happy to see him on the podium!!!

[@GabArt97]

Congratulations to Fernando on the 3rd place at the finish line, last podium was in 2014 at the Hungarian Grand Prix 7 years ago Podium and pilot of the day Bravo Fernando👏👏👏

[@RuudE1988]

The Hamilton and Verstappen fans, cheering together in the grandstand, reminded us what F1 should be. Made me smile. Go Max!!

[@madmanf1179]

Most beautiful sight ever

[@leewest7914]

Agreed! Much nicer to see and no booing either. Always like to think that f1 fans are better than football fans so yeah please get along and enjoy the show.

[@mohammed_the_train_spotter]

CrAsHsTaPpEn FrAuDmIlToN Just enough

[@garythefishable]

@@leewest7914 Been a fan of both football and F1 I would have to say that F1 fans are way worse that football fans, at least on social media that is.

[@georgesmith1127]

Its over for max , no chance now

[@ezra9588]

When Alonzo won his first World Championship, Max was just 7 years old.

[@maiden5427]

And after 7 years for him to finally get a podium, max wins the Championship? Please F1 gods

[@pony653]

And until Vettel (2010) he had the record for the youngest ever F1 champion.

[@SG-qg2pg]

I remember Max also saying in an interview as a kid that Alonso was his favorite driver.

[@jasiu-zn8gu]

@@pony653Hamilton broke that record before Vettel, in 2008

[@thindon6661]

Last time alonso got a podium max wasnt even in f1

[@karlvincentarlantico7642]

No matter who wins Hamilton or Verstappen History will still be made And the season we had this year is all worth it!!!

[@eden5260]

What's the history with the verstappen win though ?

[@martinusv7433]

It actually used to be a regular thing in F1 to have a title fight until the last race of the year (before the turbo era), but people are behaving as if it's something unprecedented in F1 history, lol. The only thing that has been special this year is the number of collisions / incidents between the title contenders.

[@carlcushmanhybels8159]

For the sake of some semblance of balance I'm among those who sure hope Max Verstappen wins the title. Hamilton, with so many advantages from Mercedes, etc, has won so many titles in the hybrid era, it's long past time and need for someone else to win. Until this year with Red Bull, no team besides Mercedes (English & German really) could get the hybrid combo right. Hamilton is like the Schumacher of recent years. F1 needed someone other than Schuey to win then. And for the sake of F1 & fairness, F1 needs someone other than Hammy to win.

[@karlvincentarlantico7642]

@@carlcushmanhybels8159 I agree with that Althought tons of exciting midfeild battles happened this season and past seasons, seeing a tittle battle is still what a lot of people are looking for

[@karlvincentarlantico7642]

@@martinusv7433 well..., Ill give you that one haha

[@joeogle7729]

That race turned out to be A LOT better than I expected.

[@henrymorehead5578]

lol that was such a boring race

[@escdiamondking]

@@henrymorehead5578 nope lol

[@Gary_Harlow]

@@henrymorehead5578 no it wasnt

[@valentin7693]

@@henrymorehead5578 nah

[@AQCE245]

@@henrymorehead5578 please enlightening us?

[@jaki1127]

Lets not underrate Schumachers race. Being close to the Williams and Gio for the entire race in the Haas is impressive.

[@adityam849]

No one cares about him even though his rookie season is better than George's even though they were in a car of equal level...the 2019 Williams and 2021 Haas are pretty much the same Next year, next year

[@venkatakrishnaiahpaladugu9133]

@@adityam849 Yeah If He was British Imagine the hype ...

[@ebenezerindi1766]

Yeah, it's impressive but I don't think anyone cares about it at this point tbh...

[@shaderedemption5798]

The only reason that he was close was because the Williams both got punctures

[@Lion-wd1px]

@@shaderedemption5798 he was close before wasnt he

[@kristiankoski3908]

You can give as many penalties as you want to Max and Lewis and still after few laps, they will be P1 and P2. What a drivers!

[@jafrulhaque9820]

Its all about cars..Not Driver..

[@sobczak0712]

@@jafrulhaque9820 Yes but you can see what drivers means when you compare drivers in the same team *Lewis, Bottas

[@lamrof]

@@sobczak0712 agree 100%. To say the car is means teams are throwing away money paying millions to these drives. It is an idiotic outlook.

[@dee3368]

Agreed 75% car 25% driver..... Example... that time Russell was in Lewis' car

[@Cal3000]

@@dee3368 so Verstappen only wins because of the car. Check.

[@lappin6482]

Fernando "defend like a lion".....chills 💪👏

[@f1kozzaplayz_190]

Alonso has to be one of the best rookies of all time

[@raphael6273]

Think he could win a WDC in the future! He's got a lot of potential

[@Firebolt1729]

I have seen this joke everywhere lol

[@stipo7970]

@@Firebolt1729wasted life

[@jrmhd1300]

@@Firebolt1729 Is it hurting you

[@sil_ae8]

Yes and he still got a long long way to go and many many wdc coming...

[@potato_salad9346]

I feel for Sergio, he probably overtook more people than everyone else combined, but lost 3rd because of an (imo) unnecessary pitstop

[@forza3943]

Not really, others were getting punctures and if it weren't for the vsc he would have gotten a puncture. Alonso was very close to getting one and perez had older tyres

[@mobyhuge4346]

Tbf its more of a precaution regarding the punctures. RB just playing it safe because they need those points

[@raphael6273]

Bottas as well. Really seemed like he can battle for 3rd or 4th and then...

[@Loffacius_XVI]

If he'd have gotten a puncture, bye points. He would have caught up to Alonso if it weren't for the VSC. Unlucky for Sergio but i feel like Alonso deserves the result.

[@MeltingRubberZ28]

They should have staggered strategy. Go long with Checo, put hards halfway thru the race. Easy podium.

[@blazi2293]

Imagine if Alpine nails the 2022 regulations. Fernando has so much experience and he still has the skills to go for a title fight.

[@M67-l4h]

I do believe strongly in Alpine bro, all i wish is Max to leave Red Bull and be teammate with Fernando!

[@oscarmico3353]

It's all part of THE PLAN

[@cvetimareti6629]

Fernando back on podium goosebumps, my eyes watered, my teen years hero.

[@kyekye2K]

Alonso: Tell Esteban to defend like a lion.🦁 Esteban: Miaow!!!🐱

[@WarayF1]

Says the man who let max through without a fight.

[@hdr_diamondz]

@@WarayF1 Why fight Max? He wasn't racing him for the final position. He isn't fighting him in the driver's or the constructor's. Esteban had to fight Perez because he was threatening to steal Alonso's podium.

[@CharlieNBQ]

@@WarayF1 You are a bit of a fool and your family and friends know it

[@_aragornyesyes_7171]

He did fight Checo pretty well tho. Idk why ppl expect him to hold Checo for like 10 laps

[@benztan7378]

@@CharlieNBQ his a merc fan dude, what do you expect

[@futeditzs2482]

What a great performance by Verstappen, from 7th to second place... The start of Verstappen was simply magnificent!

[@bramwierenga5931]

Fernando and Pierre let him by lol

[@arturomelgozavega2154]

Pérez is 4th 🇲🇽😐

[@hridayeshmadhok]

Perez from 11 to 4tg

[@wastefellow2569]

I lost love for Fernando after he almost DNFed him in one of the first few corners

[@dardvader6]

@Arif Al Amin next race lets hope 🙏

[@Beho1der]

Stroll really fought well today and a great day for Aston Martin as a whole!

[@snjezanajuric6993]

If Seb didn’t have that shocking start then he could’ve definetly been up there with Stroll. Still a great drive from both of them.

[@rt-uh6mt]

💪💪💪 Really great drive by Lance. Nice to see after he's had a spotty year. Aston Martin finishing ahead of both Ferraris & McLarens 💥

[@NilabhraGuha]

No one noticed Stroll’s P6. Solid drive from him and a great strategy from Aston Martin

[@bayuomoshiroi2938]

right mate, astonmartin is great in qatar gp. vettel p 10 and stroller p 6. double point. love it

[@O5.5]

As a Checo fan I'm happy for Alonso, man really deserved it

[@perp1exed]

Agreed, but RB really need to get the strategy right with Checo in the next 2 races!

[@siquepasa1886]

De acuerdo. Si alguien merecía volver al podio era Alonso.

[@mrfinaltouch7731]

@@perp1exed I think RB nailed the strategy, if it wasn't for the VSC Checo would have had a very high chance of finishing P3. But also a lot of credit for Alonso great drive for him and just as you said I'm so happy for him as well!

[@dutchproxx6453]

As a Redbull fan I absolutely loved to Alonso finally get the podium he deserves.

[@maniackyjr]

As a red bull fan take a hike

[@HaraiGoshi345]

As a Red Bull fan I bet you’ll have loved to see Alonso in a Red Bull

[@btjjets571]

Why there are RB fans?

[@vegetableoil4391]

As a haas fan i'd have to agree. Hoping he has more podiums in him before he retires

[@HaraiGoshi345]

@@vegetableoil4391 That Haas to be a dishaaster

[@Cheedee]

"How many tyres can we burst today ?" - Qatar : "Yes"

[@mohammed_the_train_spotter]

It’s Pirelli

[@rvfharrier]

Silverstone and Baku took that one personally, they'll be back with a vengeance next year you watch.

[@pineowl7558]

@@rvfharrier Qatar smashed the record with 5. The previous record was held by Solverstone with 3 tyres. For those who don’t know: 4 was a loss of pressure for Lando, 5 was Gasly via a kerb during qualifying.

[@slicedbread1726]

Bit like silverstone 2013, madness

[@tia_bear]

3:49 *"tell esteban to defend like a lion"* my heart went: 🥺😭

[@jehsd1234]

I've been watching these race highlights for a while. Today was the day that I finally woke up at 6am to catch the whole race. It was awesome!

[@shizumaruofficial]

Congratulations! You can now have the drink.

[@rayquan-c1n]

I maybe lucky. The race started here at 10pm hongkong time.

[@wildwilie]

Actually same thing for me. Except I stayed up till 6am for the race haha. Was definitely worth it. Some great driving from many people this GP.

[@ProdigalSlav]

I did too and then fell asleep in the middle 😂 everything from Bottas’ puncture onward was news to me!

[@justachannel4760]

Checo loves to do a show of overtakes when people say “in some tracks is difficult to do overtakes”.

[@ferdialonso9470]

Magic Alonso. Mega drive mate. Tears in my eyes after I saw you on podium after these long years. Vamos!!!

[@bflatart]

He is an excellent driver. Proved it again

[@Desert_Rogue_Tanker]

Dude can drive the wheels off that car.he still has it

[@itzmespencer]

6:42 Look at how happy Fernando is...

[@rhysmorris1199]

Alonso is the only driver that can defend an overtake from Max then just to overtake Gasly in the very next corner. Pure skill.

[@elainel8588]

It looked like Max overtook Alonso easily, when you think back to how long and hard it was for Lewis to pass earlier this year. I would like Max to win the WDC but have a had time accepting this when Max has 3 other cars & the Stewards helping him. Today Gasly was once again that Max is not our race. Because of this help, I am hoping Lewis wins!!!!

[@hfr8343]

@@elainel8588 They basically rolled the red carpet out for Max between Alonso, Gasly and Riciardo

[@ashishpuskur1959]

Overtaking was difficult in Hungary and since ocon was 1st he defended hard.Makes no sense for him to defend that hard this race

[@CazAlt]

@@hfr8343 none of them stood a chance, you're basically a sitting duck when max or Lewis get in your slip stream and out brake you. If Lewis was pushing them hard they wouldn't put up a big defence either.

[@kundakaps]

@@CazAlt Verstappen still asked Redbull to tell Gasly to let him through.

[@floriansmerda1245]

I am so happy to see Alonso back on the podium he deserves this so much.

[@Firebolt1729]

He doesn’t.

[@geraldfisher6475]

@@Firebolt1729 You are one sad person... get a life.

[@hugofernandez3845]

@@Firebolt1729 your best success in life is trying to keyboard fight over other people life hahahahahaa

[@tylbi1315]

@@Firebolt1729 How

[@hectorcruceta2455]

@@Firebolt1729 HAHAHAHHAHAHAHAH SO BORING U ARE

[@miyaaaaw]

That virtual safety car was right on time, watching Alonso get a puncture and lose the podium place would be heartbreaking. It was so intense, what a drive!

[@MulettoMotorsports]

Alonso was someone I rooted against in his Ferrari years. Now I'm celebrating a podium of his. Time does weird things to people.

[@grimm6jack]

Two things I didn't expect coming into this season... Alonso and Vettel on a podium. Both did it with their underwhelming cars and on their pace alone. Obviously they needed some other drivers (Merc and Red Bull cars namely) to make mistakes and lose those podium positions, but still, they are both driving complete midfield cars. Although the Alpine this week was amazing all weekend. Arguably the 3rd or 4th best car.

[@aadithsookhdeo5944]

True true. What about the William's front row start in Spa. That's gotta be the shocker of the year.

[@dejoelf2883]

True Alonso and Seb deserved those podiums badly. Both of em being ex- Ferrari drivers too.

[@mohammadamaan5607]

Only if Kimi could get on podium......

[@aadithsookhdeo5944]

@@mohammadamaan5607 that would be very special. Like his victory in USA I think after ages. Atleast we know Kimi will be no unhappier than usual even without 1 last podium.

[@MulettoMotorsports]

In Abu Dhabi we're all voting for Kimi as driver of the day.

[@brunochavarria7662]

MAN THIS HAS BEEN THE BEST SEASON PERIOD.

[@7KCZ]

Nah, 2010 and 2012 was better.

[@Lyzurd]

2012 does not exist in your brain

[@KrooksGaming]

Best one I’ve seen for me. Although I am pretty new to f1 but this is BIG hype !!!!

[@agent_ad1375]

I think he means in the turbo hybrid era guys...

[@Lucho_86]

@@7KCZ The races in 2010 were pretty boring. The championship battle was intense. I think 2021 is better than 2010, but 2012 still the best one.

[@nacomendez]

BIG race from Alonso AND Alpine, Incredible performance, Ocon, you amazing boy, I literally had goosebumps when you tried to gain back vs Checo. What an amazing race, and MAGIC back to the podium 7 years later, such a great feeling

[@loreenpurisic23]

Although I have a huge support to Red Bull (especially Max and Checo), I am happy for Alonso that he has his first podium in 7 years... I can sense that Nando is on his prime once more. :))

[@Mathijs_A]

This race was expected to be boring and without any overtakes. Turns out we actually saw some great driving!

[@DooM_-_gAmeR_-_]

Tbh checo made that race intresting with 13 overtakes and with a bad pit strategy hunting down alonso with more overtakes made this race alot intresting Those late punctures did help create some drama though

[@janishhasheer5548]

@@DooM_-_gAmeR_-_ anybody with a sensible mind wouldn't have done that bad pit stop strategy on checo. Lost an easy 3rd place.but happy for Alonso.

[@callmeshaggy5166]

@@janishhasheer5548 I think they were going to try to push til the end til valteri's tyre failed.

[@JaseAnimates]

If you count the countless DRS overtakes where drivers could barely defend as genuine passes, then yeah, there were loads. Alonso was basically the only one who was actually up for a race beyond turn 1.

[@wscottwalters74]

The atmosphere for Qatar seemed very, I don’t know, sanitized? Race was decent but nothing about it felt unique or memorable, unlike the last three races that were full of personality.

[@fransolis7400]

I’m a Checo fan and I have to admit that Fernando’s race was perfect, the luck was on his side with that VSC, I thought he’s a lucky boy, he’s a lucky boy!, Well done Fernando, enjoy this podium :)

[@CrusardModding]

He would have been P3 even without the VSC. Fernando is just from another planet.

[@glockspeedgaming5072]

I love seeing Checo vs Alonso. It reminds me of Malaysia 2012.

[@angelaso8411]

Checo was 8 seconds behind with less than 3 laps to go before the VSC. I don't think he would have overtaken anyway because he was only about 2 seconds a lap faster. Alonso just took extra care of the tires and managed the gap, but would have been faster if he needed to. Great race by both drivers anyway!

[@george._mav]

No one has had worse luck than Nando in recent times. He deserved some luck for once

[@jesss1561]

What about Bottas being unlucky?

[@rajeshkadupukotla1285]

Fernando Alonso ... You are a Legend. Another best moment to be included to the letter to your younger self.. 👍🏼💪

[@enilsainaciopereira9458]

Seeing Alonso take the podium brought back so many memories today was a great day , it was one of the best f1 moments

[@Raphigamesyt]

105 races he needed to get on these steps again, brillinant drive Fernando

[@elliottdrivesfast9985]

Alonso on the podium was beautiful and very important! Shows all the teams that just because you’re older than the 19 year old rookies doesn’t mean you can’t whoop them!💪🏽😂💯

[@gasgano8255]

What a monster weekend by Alpine. Probably secured them 5th in the constructors.

[@fullbass1426]

And they say losail is going to be a snoozefest. The drivers liked it and not so bad of a race specially in the midfield.

[@fawzyali2562]

As F1 fans, I think we have to make Kimi Raikkonen a driver of the day for all what he did for us and the sport.

[@reiyumifoo1552]

Hope the fan going to vote for him when Yas Marina as his Retire Gift I m surely going to do this~ I m sure the conversation will be the last meme from Kimi. LoL

[@aliaslan2028]

@@reiyumifoo1552 I wish but no, Yas Marina will deicde the WC and the winner will most likely get the dotd

[@ZenvoF1]

Alonso back on the podium that’s just mental he deserves it a long 7 year wait

[@Firebolt1729]

He doesn’t.

[@ibrahimalatrash8008]

@@Firebolt1729 dude stop like sure he was a fraud when he was teammates with hamilton, but tbh he did that on purpose to teach McLaren to not mess with him because they were focusing more on hamilton and making the car more towards him eventhough McLaren was more interested and invested in him more than Lewis, but you can't take his talent taking midfield cars to podiums and wins and even championships like in 2012, imagine having 4th best car and leading the championship for a long time even though your rival had lots of bad luck

[@hugofernandez3845]

@@ibrahimalatrash8008 you are talking the language of truth

[@llive002]

@@Firebolt1729 ALONSOOO PODIUMMMM

[@KingVR46]

That Alonso podium reminded me of Schumacher's last ever podium back in Valencia 2012

[@cpb1998]

Don't jinx it lol

[@orainmitchell5453]

One of if not the first formula 1 highlight video I’ve ever seen cause it popped up in my recommended and I said why not…… now racing is my life.

[@d1vvs]

These last two matches are gonna be so tense but and kudos to alonso for holding so well despite those tyres

[@SeamlessShelf35]

Great that Alonso is on the podium again! We definitely miss him being on there.

[@adl6907]

Courtesy of lame Red Bull strategies,but it counts

[@Firebolt1729]

I don’t

[@noobednatherium4082]

@@Firebolt1729 Ok.

[@rmacca0258]

@@Firebolt1729 I do bahaha

[@MrAlvaroFC]

@@Firebolt1729 cry more m8

[@andrew_official]

I've been waiting since 2015 for Alonso to be back on the podium. Today was a feeling of pure joy and relief 🤗

[@atosdomani5256]

I'm a little disappointed they didn't show Hamilton and Verstappen fans celebrating side by side, that was certainly one of the highlights of the race for me. I'm very happy to see Alonso back on the podium though!

[@Groink1]

Bottas is really the definition of "adding insult to injury"

[@mrvelic8523]

Isnt it salt on a wound

[@wscottwalters74]

I think it’s “you make your own luck.”

[@dsnodgrass4843]

Mercedes let him hang out to dry today. I hope Russell is watching; that's his future.

[@truthseeker8483]

@Thierry Verhoest Lewis is great for F1 to virtue signal how they are "Ending Racism"

[@user-lh1uu7cs9u]

@Thierry Verhoest You know the Mercedes is black now to help lewis with diversity right? He has their support.

[@victoralandi357]

¡Bravo, Fernando! 🇪🇦🇪🇦🇪🇦

[@JoseLeonardoMP]

I was cheering for Alonso and Perez, both carried this race for me

[@Orange_Flavor_Pizza]

Im fernando fan since 2004 Im so happpppy this year his caameback and unbelievable podium TT lets go third world champion 2022!!

[@Beho1der]

Great strategy by Alpha tauri today, no one could do better

[@sebastianfruhwirth7231]

the sad part is, that the came into the weekend thinking that it is a 2 stop. Made 3 training session where they got tire performances and still decided to do a 2 stop. Then pitted gasly in the worst moment, which meant he was stuck behind a chain of slower cars like Williams and Haas.

[@CrashForce]

Seems like a very forgiving track if you happen to go just over those green curbs lol Edit: Very nice to see Alonso on the podium!

[@FelipeGabe]

Not really. Several cars damaged their floors and wings by going over those green curbs over the course of the weekend. They're definitely not forgiving.

[@CrashForce]

@@FelipeGabe yeah the comment was meant to be sarcastic

[@gamingforfun9000]

Another boring computer designed flat track

[@yousef.al-assaf]

@@gamingforfun9000 The drivers disagree with you

[@10daysAgo]

@@gamingforfun9000 yes please ask fim to stop F1 racing on qatar circuit from next year . This track is one of my favourite MotoGP tracks . Don't destroy it please 😭

[@PVflying]

Max and Lewis - the irresistible force and the immovable object!

[@raphael6273]

Lewis is definitely irresistible ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[@santhoshmanickavasagam2467]

Hey Lewis is right to be the immovable object bcoz he has been wdc for like 5 years in a row. Max is the irresistible force but now being resisted by the immovable object.

[@pulaktrivedi9743]

**physics** left the chat.

[@santhoshmanickavasagam2467]

@@pulaktrivedi9743 YEET

[@isaacibarra347]

unstoppable force mate

[@edp3601]

First started watching F1 when Alonso was in his prime with Ferrari, really awesome to see him back in the game with a podium for Alpine!

[@TheThomska]

You mean Renault 2x Champ ;) long time ago when I go to school and he still drive :D

[@GallactusF1]

The last two races are gonna be nuts.... Excitement is going through the roof

[@fups1]

This rookie Alonso got a podium in his first season, incredible.

[@flamespittinported13b6]

I’m telling you he’ll dominate the sport for the next 20 years, what a talented young driver!

[@jerbear936]

Alonso deserves this podium it's been to long for him.

[@henrymorehead5578]

he doesnt. why cuz hes mexican

[@Jaichu47]

@@henrymorehead5578 what

[@gabrielbautista4219]

@@henrymorehead5578 ??

[@Rahul-kz5fi]

Not sure "it's been a long time" is enough to make a podium deserving but congratulations for that drive

[@propork]

EL PLAN

[@aadithsookhdeo5944]

Fernando obviously finally got the rocket ship he has been waiting for. Legend and love this guy!

[@kpawar7107]

Disappointed that Gasly and Bottas couldn't make into points but really happy for Alonso podium. Lets gooo

[@حارس-م3ي]

If the VSC didn’t come out lando would’ve been fighting the Ferraris,stroll and ocon imaging watching that🤯

[@furyfalcon1933]

The only 'All In One' action packed grand Prix ever.

[@gumpastee]

Not really

[@furyfalcon1933]

@@gumpastee bruh

[@user-zx1ir7jt4c]

Amazing the difference in agility and quickness of the old cars vs the new ground fx cars. Bring back the aero!