Fernando Alonso's Podium Battle | 2021 Qatar Grand Prix

Fernando Alonso earned a maiden podium finish since his return to Alpine - his last top three return came back in 2014 when he was racing for Ferrari! Here's how his stunning P3 played out.
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[@lozy497]

Unbelievable Alonso's ability to read races while being in the car

[@Firebolt1729]

I think you meant Prost. What happened to Alonso’s “ability to read races” in Fuji 2007?

[@ayubisf]

@@Firebolt1729 hi it's you again 😊

[@dragonkrieg4444]

Silverstone when he created a DRS train behind him without saying a word to anyone. Kept Stroll behind the whole race, but more importantly also Gasly and Perez behind Stroll

[@viktormaleev8363]

@@Firebolt1729“The overview of the race he has is unbelievable. As is his feel for the tires, the statements he makes about the car and how he feeds the engineers,”. Alain said that about Nando today. So...

[@bradg.2944]

*F1's YT channel uploaded* Firebolt: Hi, it's me again.

[@kiranganesh8598]

Master of racecraft. He literally knows everything that's going on.

[@castroalves8843]

According to codemasters he is worth 89 racecraft 🤣

[@nuckels188]

@@castroalves8843 should be 109

[@weeslayer]

He is master Yoda, in blue

[@iwinpg3359]

True so true

[@AT-qu2bz]

@@castroalves8843 EA Sports It's in the game

[@arnaudj.5314]

Why is nobody talking about that STUNNING OUTSIDE overtake on Gasly ? That was mega

[@megselv6633]

Indeed! Looks very similar to Kimi's overtakes on lap 1 in Portugal. The old guys are just able to "feel" the grip, it seems

[@gabe2968]

Because it's Fernando, it's just another day in the office. Best wheel to wheel combatant there is

[@GameOver-nm2us]

@@megselv6633 yea well they got the most experience so it's kinda common sense

[@aidankelly1994]

yeah just noticed that watching this back, insane

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Play Beautiful FAS

[@treasurecave431]

Alonso : perez is gonna make a 2nd stop Team : perez has stopped Alonso : *signature look of superiority*

[@johnnyguitarwatson6919]

Absolutely legendary. He just defies age. Give him the car he deserves and then let's go for the title Fernando!

[@charlie-ok3mu]

Age is nothing for him

[@dragantanasic6795]

@@charlie-ok3mu yes, he drives like 20 year old boy :) but, world is understands that right now. Better than never :)

[@johnnyguitarwatson6919]

It's not that age doesn't affect him, but he definitely manages to equal age-related disadvantages with extraordinary willpower and perseverance. True champion, indeed.

[@king-manu2758]

@@johnnyguitarwatson6919 he just loves the sport and loves competition

[@ishaangupta4125]

I feel like if my life depended on it, I'd choose Alonso to fight for it over HAM and MSC. Smart and gritty af.

[@djokernolecristi3279]

And also everyone please appreciate Esteban. He did defend like a lion!

[@nboy7]

He really did, the speed difference was huge but he still fought Perez. I think he slowed Perez down about 0.5s on that lap alone.

[@gustavoguimaraes9639]

Yes. Perez had a better car, better tyres and DRS. Ocon fight a little with the mexican make he lost some time. Nice one.

[@marcopiccoli4192]

@@nboy7 Liverpool is blue Merseyside is blue

[@coconutsnacks1811]

@@gustavoguimaraes9639 he lost about a second to a second and a half

[@sloweasyngeeky]

Esteban is a great driver. I honestly think that Alpine has one of best squads

[@spongedrip3863]

Alonso literally predicts everything right about whats gonna happen next. Legend

[@gaeroot]

He still managed to pick the worst transfer decisions

[@Vel073]

Couldn't predict his career though 🤣

[@ananthu8534]

@@Vel073 that's pure 'Luck' buddy . Hamilton and Seb got it . Fernando didn't. Honestly i believe Fernando deserve more titles than both Lewis & Seb

[@olliebeck2952]

This is the content we need/care about. Been a fan of Fernando for over 20 years. The man doesn't age. Class personified. 🐐

[@Srikrishnakarthik]

tough luck for fans like us, I was really proud as a Alonso fan since 2006, Great talent if we dont see statistics Its a shame 7y were wasted.. F1 really is tough even on Legends like him.

[@lukeario3980]

But he’s only been in top level racing for 20 years?

[@olliebeck2952]

@@lukeario3980 I first started following Fernando's career after he tested for Minardi in late 1999, you knew he was going to be something after how well he performed in the car compared to the other rookies that week. That's what I mean by being a fan for over 20 years.

[@ets2videoreports603]

He aged better than vettel

[@MelonAMango]

@@Srikrishnakarthik Ferrari in 2014 was bad but he almost won until Ricciardo overtook him in Hungary. Had he stayed in Ferrari, he might have had a title chance in 2017 and 2018 like Vettel. Such a waste to see him suffering in Mclaren 2015-2018. Though he might have not returned if he had been in Ferrari.

[@borpaspin513]

Alonso seems like he is driving and watching the race in TV at the same time, what an amazing ability to read the race

[@SHRModding]

he is, he watches the tv screens round the track. some other drivers do it as well

[@mugab3459]

I call it experience mate

[@LPChipi]

tbh I watch it on TV and don't understand the general layout as he does from the car. So not even TV. He has eagle view or something.

[@Pascu02]

Well, but there are drivers that when they finished this race, had to ask if he had finished p7 or p8, for example... So I don't think is that easy to watch the TV's around the track

[@Kevin-sy8uf]

@@mugab3459 He was the one who dethroned the legendary Schumacher. No small feat

[@raymondo43]

40 years old and still one of the absolute best. It's an absolute pleasure to watch Fernando competing in F1 again. He deserved this podium.

[@bikemonkey3700]

He deserves a car capable of winning the championship

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

@@bikemonkey3700 Mercedes?

[@mankeez5892]

@@KitKitChanIsaac 2022 Alpine, EL PLAN

[@goyard1267]

@@mankeez5892 This didn't evolutionate well

[@jeltw]

He knows everything. I feel like he is the only one on the grid who can do this.

[@sumitblogs15]

agreed

[@nikopf554]

Me too

[@z_9038]

Leclerc drives while being Kimi's engineer at the same time

[@rumblefish9]

There is a reason his former engineers have called him one of the most intelligent drivers they have worked with. Both his ferrari engineer, Andrea Stella and mclaren engineer, Mark Temple, have said the same thing. I remember a former engineer saying that Alonso drives like he's playing chess. He knows where all the pieces are and anticipates the other driver's strategy.

[@dimitria.425]

Vettel

[@mankeez5892]

1 podium in 40 races with Alpine and 1 podium in 1 race with Aston Martin EL PLAN

[@master_mario14]

bro it's not el plan el plan in the alpine but he is at the aston martin new plan is LA MİSİON

[@anonymouswhite352]

@@master_mario14 trust el plan. Many many months Alonso said

[@djokernolecristi3279]

When he said "i was waiting so long for this".....i was so impressed. Such a big will. Great passion from Fernando!

[@StarryNightGazing]

also dropped an f bomb on live tv the absolute chad

[@jdmgearhead960]

Can’t imagine being as talented as he is and winning 2 chips. Then going on a 7 year dry run because of machinery most would go mad

[@spidermann1256]

@@jdmgearhead960 What he did with a dog of a Ferrari & just missing out of the championship to me separates him from the rest.

[@nikhilapte1179]

me too, waiting for it...more to come

[@velo_cls]

What a legendary podium. Three of the worlds best.

[@jacooten9397]

What about Vettel?

[@DunaLive]

@@jacooten9397 hahahahahaha gosh...

[@BlagoP]

Verstappen won't be one of the world's best until he has a couple of championships under his belt.

[@brunoo026]

@@BlagoP Sir Stirling Moss wants to know your location

[@TheMrsomedude456]

@@BlagoP What have you been watching for the past 7 years?

[@santifernandeznabal7426]

I was in primary school when Alonso got his 97th podium, I'm now in collage. That's how much I've waited for this. What a legend, what a main, what skills... really one of the goats.

[@lozy497]

Same I was in school and now I'm studying mechanical engineering

[@TheCommonManOnWheels]

I was in tears when he crossed that finish line..I had been waiting for this for last seven years as well..!!

[@tilltronje1623]

Dude, I stopped watching F1 because Alonson got done so bad. This is what I have been waiting for, my man is back!

[@axel0w]

@@tilltronje1623 this man still got it,he just needs a car and he'll prove all the haters wrong

[@akhilpillay4262]

Same bro

[@snehilmalav6262]

When he said: Tell esteban to DEFEND LIKE A LION ! That gave me chills !!!!

[@king-manu2758]

Esteban said after the race that he thinks Alonso is the best of the grid

[@barlevlev1114]

great line💪🏻

[@billyjackson2605]

Same homie. Said it so calm

[@nidalonso8692]

Same here

[@snehilmalav6262]

@@king-manu2758 he is the best racer !!! Everyone acknowledges that

[@Manuel-rl6um]

Seeing Ocon returning the favour to Alonso, coming back to fight Checo after he overtook him, almost made me cry. What a beautiful deep moment right there.

[@ayazvafin2616]

Yeah man it’s amazing

[@gabrihernadez]

Old acquaintances many battles between both

[@no1washerezz]

ocon picked a really bad line but the spirit is there

[@gopal9380]

Me as well. They gonna win more podiums just for best team spirit

[@elfamosopastor6636]

@@no1washerezz I mean he did what he could with his old tyres and Perez was on fresh one

[@rayokko]

Alonso's racecraft has always been impressive, in and out F1. Nothing new. Just one of the GOATs.

[@blakemcconnell6213]

This has been the best season of F1 in the hybrid era. HANDS DOWN!

[@Youcannotfalter]

Easily

[@martinusv7433]

Because (almost) every other season has been simply horrible...

[@yagermeister1303]

@@martinusv7433 that’s it. This seasson reminds a little bit of other F1 seassons more interesting and a lot less boring

[@somenormalpie]

2018 was still quite decent, even though Ferrari fell away in the second half.

[@estenba]

@@somenormalpie 2017, 2018, 2022 are all the same tbh

[@jts7701]

One thing that has definitely helped Alonso this season is his great attitude, what a lad!

[@Firebolt1729]

Alonso has matured a lot this season imo

[@jts7701]

@@Firebolt1729 agreed

[@sylvianblade75]

@@Firebolt1729 he’s a lot happier and care free this season.

[@andreasbauerreis5669]

Those years in wec really helped him develop his ability to work as part of a team

[@jjdd7763]

@@andreasbauerreis5669 turning down his ego made him improve for sure

[@OwensShadow276]

"Tell Esteban to defend like a lion!" Love that radio call haha. Congrats Alonso, you definitely earned it! 😊

[@limkientiong]

Alonso was the reason I started following F1, seeing his ups and downs and this podium after so many years... Such is life, it's a box of chocolate.

[@6spdSC4]

It's been too long since we've heard the "Alonso! Alonso!" chants back in F1. A thoroughly deserved podium for an F1 legend!

[@cody95]

I hope Fernando gets to 100 podiums! 🏆

[@aurorag.7846]

It's his 98° podium.

[@uprightfossil6673]

There’s no betting line on that or I would take it. Seems certain, and I would not rule one more out for this year. We know Mclaren has issues, Ferrari are strong but we have our doubts Checo and Bottas are sometimey

[@krisjaynav]

yo tambien, vamos! ole fernando

[@aznazjtk2768]

@@aurorag.7846 MORE THAN 100 . JUST WAIT FOR NEXT SEASON

[@xBaphometHx]

And more!

[@bchurch19]

Remember all that controversy over his return, everyone saying he doesn't deserve his seat back in F1, he's burnt too many bridges, he's too old and the chance should be given to a young rookie? Haven't heard that in a while...

[@josie_the_valkyrie]

To be fair, his attitude has changed quite a lot since the last time he was in F1. And, we're all much happier for it!

[@pedroferrr1412]

He is the "rookie" of the season!

[@williandalsoto806]

I don't really remember that at all.

[@gabrihernadez]

@@josie_the_valkyrie You are right, but just imagine 7 years knowing that you are one of the best and that all your effort is focused on entering the top 10, while they tell you that next year everything will be different

[@no1washerezz]

fernando is living proof that age can be compensated for in f1. perhaps if kimi cared anymore he would also be an example

[@thesighbored]

Sweet taste of victory, well done Alonso & team.

[@Anankin12]

Well not vuctory, but definitely success

[@calderav8678]

Anyone here after Canada qualifying?

[@adriangabrielrodriguezsanc1666]

What a qualifying lap, I hope he get the podium tomorrow

[@VirakBoth798]

🤞 for the win. In EL PLAN we trust

[@maximnet]

He is having a race-long conference call to discuss strategy while driving an F1 car at the limit! Unbelievable.

[@JH-ee5xv]

So….a Zoom meeting??…I’ll see myself out now

[@SgtJok3r]

His awareness of what's happening elsewhere during race is phenomenal

[@Xeleko]

The moment where there is more video about the podium of Alonso than the Win of Ocon...

[@sneauxday7002]

max and lewis and bottas were all out of the race. not nearly as impactful as the biggest hitters on the circuit weren't contending

[@fadedthanahooo]

Honestly it wasn’t a really interesting race. Besides that, Alonso stole the show on that race with his defensive moves

[@muneerghure2933]

Yepp exactly I believe it's just luck When he got his first podium it was over shadowed by Perez victory When he won in Hungary people were not congratulating him but were only talking abt the Alonso Lewis duel Also Ocons fans are nothing compared to Alonso fans, we are just outnumbered

[@erairlines7106]

@@fadedthanahooo how was Hungary not an interesting race? Were Imola and Baku boring to you as well?

[@martinusv7433]

@@sneauxday7002 Only BOT was out of the race (and PER). HAM and VER were just "compromised", but with their speed advantage it hardly means anything (and HAM didn't have any damages to his car either).

[@arpanmahapatra342]

Here after Bahrain 2023 podium 😎 👇🏻

[@nikhil8650]

😎 after Australian

[@xBaphometHx]

@@nikhil8650 after Miami's podium.

[@bullymaguire14]

@@xBaphometHx after monaco podium

[@piranhamusic1331]

@@bullymaguire14 after Canada 2023 p2

[@bullymaguire14]

😁after p5 in spa

[@drmicrobiota3618]

Notice how Hamilton moved to the right on the start to avoid giving Alonso the slipstream. He knew what was coming behind.

[@kessu83]

Also defending Gassly

[@powlokswops2442]

whoever was behind him he would have done the same move.

[@mugab3459]

😅 😅 😅 Botas would have left them all wave goodbye

[@irfanredzic9547]

He knows that behind him is one of the best starters in F1 history.

[@CommanderTato]

@@bakeshield2761 And we saw what happened in Fernando Ferrari years, he smoked Mclaren most the time and was pretty funny considering the cars were equal.

[@themangix357]

The relationship between Alpine-Alonso-Ocon is looking great. Definitely one of the teams to look forward in 2022. 😊

[@Altjoni]

I hope they pull the rug on Merc and Redbull 🙌

[@alfonso8155]

I have the same feeling!

[@calebmoneyhollis663]

I can see them competing with ‘rari and mclaren next year for 3rd in constructors

[@FG011]

@@calebmoneyhollis663 I really wish we could have every driver on equally competitive cars, just for the next season, and no wingmans like bottas or perez.

[@davintrix9972]

Trust the plan

[@7r_mando]

3:18 that is happiest I’ve seen Alonso in a long time, so happy to see him back on the podium step 🙌🏽

[@ZimmermanTelegram]

As a Alonso fan since 2007, this was a very emotional moment for me

[@bintangdaudturunanyakubaja2267]

I've been a fan of him since 2006

[@msagoo29]

He reminds me of “The Professor”, Prost, the way he analyses everything during a race. Fernando is one of all the time greats for sure, such a well deserved podium and what a season it’s been for him! Silverstone sprint race was his other best moment of 2021

[@pabloruedaarzoz8065]

Hungary aswell, the best defense of the Season

[@adithyamahesh6961]

The professor is Alpine's special advisor after all

[@turognlz1447]

Prost in the wet was not that competitive, that's why Fernando is better than he was

[@KitKitChanIsaac]

Where's Firebolt?

[@purwantiallan5089]

@@pabloruedaarzoz8065 Alonso learned his defense skills from Honoka Kousaka.

[@jealva]

To me, Fernando is on the same level as Schumacher, he’s the best I have seen in 20 years of Formula 1.

[@Toku91]

Me to mate. It s unbelievable how great he is. The only one that put a smile on my face any time he drives a car.

[@aesir1ases64]

wHaT aBoUt hAmiLtOn???

[@CommanderTato]

Many years ago i have heard he is the best of Senna and Prost. I cant argue with that.

[@nidalonso8692]

@O R lol

[@sumitblogs15]

@@Toku91 yeah because his race craft and overtakes and car control ....is unmatched and he is the only driver because of which I am in love with F1.....he is GOAT

[@santifernandeznabal7426]

What a beast. That podium put together the best three drivers I've ever seen. I'll never forget this.

[@mindaugas374]

This man deserves much more! Im hoping 2023 Aston wil be great

[@prayagamahatikaushik4184]

And hopefully it seems so as of now after testing.

[@Suzumi-kun]

this aged well

[@samiulluimas]

Waiting for a hatrick podium.

[@d_game14]

@@samiulluimas Alonso just did! Just missed out on the last as he was in 4th

[@amilachinthaka3399]

Esteban seems happier than Alonso ❤..What a teammate he is❤

[@toofani]

You can barely find a person not happy with podium of Alonso and Kimi! That's their charisma!

[@priyanthiranasinghe1811]

honestly he looks like a happy boy

[@Xiphactinus]

@@toofani seems like it's the Old Guard's passing gift to newer drivers!

[@AliCarbovader]

he defended like a lion😂

[@alex10699]

Give this man a proper car and he'll fight for the championship

[@smith2186]

Still more to come in 2023 💪🏻

[@HavokR505]

I love how hes driving flat out and just pondering Perez' strategy at the same time. like no drama just out for a sunday drive.

[@abhishekkale7427]

Fernandos level of dedication for formula 1 and his mindset of a fighter samurai is insane He finally done it after 7 years of wait and frustration in Bad cars 👍🔥❤️

[@sylvianblade75]

13 years if you really count it…he’s been out driving bad cars since 2008.

[@randallvargas4457]

2:57 - Alonso realizes he made the right choice coming back and can win ANOTHER championship in this form!

[@fufu1128]

He should never had gotten a podium in that car. This was legendary💪🏻

[@phantom3412]

This didn't aged well

[@Retr0Static]

@@phantom3412 bit early to say that lol, aston shartin might put out a spectacular car within the next 2 or 3 years seeing as they finally have their own facilities finalized. Their goal of contending for championships might still come

[@prateekgill27]

That saving of ERS at the start and use at turn 3 to overtake gasly, reminds so much of that double overtake on raikkonen and hamilton at Barcelona, 2013. This racecraft is what stands Fernando Alonso apart from a majority on the grid.

[@mistafiftyone9227]

His race craft and knowledge of what’s going on around him is amazing. Brilliant drive

[@hendrakusuma7095]

Definitely better than Hamilton and Verstappen from quality...Just unfortunate without getting competitive car...Roar of Alonso is back

[@baraaamir7891]

This man can win a 3rd world title next season with an improved car.

[@8-bitsteve500]

I would so love that over the Ham/Ves brats.

[@dschehutinefer5627]

Kind of impressive just how many drivers of the current roster you can say that about. Hamilton, Verstappen, Vettel, Alonso, Leclerc, Norris and Russell are all definite contenders for championship titles on skill alone, then come in impressive performances by Gasly, Perez, Ocon, Sainz and Schumacher (and Ricciardo and Raikkönnen should be able to do much better either)

[@baraaamir7891]

@@dschehutinefer5627 yes its a strong lineup of drivers, but alonso is a step up imo. So much experience that many of the young ones lack

[@semiedgv]

He absolutely can, he's one of the best drivers of all time. Depends on Alpine though.

[@king-manu2758]

He would definitely fight for the title if he's given a decent car, with something like a McLaren or a Ferrari of this year, Alonso would probably be third in the WDC.

[@bunny4me713]

This guy Alonso... Just makes me smile... from "This new engine is amazing, much zlooover then before" to first podium in 7 years, but If he gets really competitive car next year it will be wild...

[@-guitarhero]

this won't age well I bet

[@recuerdenrecuerdenel5denov614]

It's amazing how he calculated the time and position they should meet (Ocon-Pérez) , while driving at top speed and managing other things, super class

[@wrusss]

I literally have shed a tear for Alonso.. Awesome to see him up there

[@fjandro9646]

Alonso drives the car and runs race simulations in his head at the same time. 'Sometimes he reads the race better than us from inside the car' Said Spanish commentators during the last GP

[@vyasponnuri3375]

And that's how you shut those who doubted his abilities at the start of the season

[@arnaudj.5314]

When I tell people about F1 and Fernando Alonso, they usually don't understand how much this man means to me. I mean, he has been there for my whole existence. I started watching F1 at 4 in 2004 and was immediately in love with that "blue car driver with lightnings on his helmet". I'm now 21 and the feelings I get towards him are really special. I've never realised how much I liked him before he left F1. At the start of 2019 I was watching the races but wasn't really enjoying myself, like yeah sure I like other drivers but I figured out no one had such **this** place in my heart. Now that he's back in F1 I'm really enjoying every bit of action he delivers on a racetrack knowing how much I missed him in those two long years away. My heart only beats for him on every F1 weekend and I just wish he will achieve great things with Alpine in 2022.

[@maazimran1343]

Here after Alonso podium in bahrain with Aston martin

[@ayubisf]

imagine the amount of podiums and wins he would've had if he didnt go to mclaren

[@xZZTop]

Chose ferrari over redbull in 2010....stuck with ferrari despite mercedes offers in 2013, dude couldve been world champion thorughout the whole decade if only he wouldve made the right choices.

[@DunaLive]

@@xZZTop Everybody knows that after... but in 2009 you dont know if Red Bull would win the Championship (Close till the end) and in 2013 Mercedes was really bad... We can talk a lot now, 10 years later, but you dont know for example which team is going to be on top next year with the new rules.

[@BlagoP]

@@xZZTop According to Horner, the only time he offered Alonso a drive was in 2007 for the 2008 year. Alonso chose to go to Renault.

[@xZZTop]

@@BlagoP Id rather trust alonso tbh lol

[@Toku91]

Imagine he drove mercs since 2014..

[@swamin764]

Fernando praising the car so much, imagine saying that to someone in 2016 or 2017

[@Firebolt1729]

GP2 Engine, GP2!

[@NavF1]

The evolution of Alonso's personality has been so satisfying. I'm glad he left the sport for 2 years and took some time to reflect

[@Ruylopez778]

To put it in context, McLaren and Honda overpromised and underdelivered. The token system didn't help, but by 2016 he'd already had enough of broken promises. It wouldn't have been so bad if they had at least been fast but unreliable, but they were slow also. And that was coming off broken promises from Ferrari. This year he came back knowing the focus is for next year, knowing that they are limited to the 2019 tub and all the compromises that brings to packaging and aero. He has 77pts so far, in 20 races. 2018 he had 50pts from 21 races. 2017 he had 17pts from 20 races. 2016 54pts from 21 races. 2015 11pts.

[@Max-pi7ri]

Alphine is officially one of the most Wholesome Team on the Grid Edit: This Comment aged very badly

[@Sanwych]

fr

[@scouser5039]

Very very badly😅

[@alexis.fretes]

😅😅😅

[@meckell886]

It's ok, aston martin's wholesome team now

[@rext0n_0]

Back then Alo vs MS were like Max vs Lewis now. Awesome to see him on the podium. The happiness in his eye expression shows everything.

[@b-rabbit6244]

I hope Alpine makes a better car next year so Alonso can get 2 more podiums to make it 100.

[@jhrb5136]

New PU coming with the new car, let’s hope 🙌

[@GioGuitarGuy]

Well, alpine/Renault is doing a major upgrade to their power unit for 2022… as well as the new cars will even the playing field until the teams really understand how the new aerodynamics, as well as wheel and tire sizes work from track to track. With Alonso being known for getting more than anyone thinks is capable of the car and learning the car incredibly quick… I think he might have a a great chance

[@sumitblogs15]

@@jhrb5136 I think Renault power unit is fine ...it is just that they have to work on the car

[@futeditzs2482]

What a great performance by Alonso! I was really happy that he got on the podium! He is one of the oldest pilots, and yet he continues to amaze with his wisdom and experience!

[@shaun0110]

You can’t hate this man

[@nkaloyanov]

I think we need to bow down to an all-time great. Sure, he doesn't have the F1 success of Lewis but what about all the wins and podiums he won? I think every single point that Nando has earned was deserved. He is superior driver to anyone in Formula 1. He has proved it in Le Mans, he has proved it in Rally Dakar. This guy is pushing his physical limits. In my opinion, if he drives Bottas' Merc, even though it's slower than Ham's one (we all know that), he'll be a WC.

[@tripanzo]

He is definitely the third greatest driver that is still racing in f1. Only Hamilton and Vettel ahead and Raikkonen being fourth.

[@rafaelguasp1141]

If Hamilton had to drives Fernando's cars he wouldnt be what he is. If alonso drove Hamilton's cars, he would have more records then him. I think that says alot.

[@ksfreestylers1146]

@@rafaelguasp1141 thats says nothing because its just an IF…lol. Hamilton was often beating him as a rookie so your comment makes no sense.

[@rafaelguasp1141]

@@ksfreestylers1146 this is one of those comments that u read, and u cant help but laugh by how dumb your statement is. First, you simply state that Hamilton was beating fernando as a rookie, after I stated that IN MY OPINION A.K.A "IF" they switched cars, Hamilton would never do what fernando did, and fernando would have done more, if he drive Hamilton's cars. So when you simply tell me he was beating him, is like your 2 dumb to make the connection of him being aboe to beat fernando because he had better cars. It's like you bragging about winning a race while you had a Ferrari and I had a Vtec.

[@OnlineHipHopTV]

@@tripanzo Vettel def not on the same level as Alonso

[@Hamisxa]

I think Alonso will appreciate the fight Ocon put up after watching a replay. The radio literally 30s after he asked him to defend like a Lion saying Perez passed him doesn't do it justice, He really went for it to help Alonso

[@utuberme1]

Not to mention Ocon was on old hards and Perez was on fresh mediums.

[@Toku91]

The point is that Perez only lost a small amount of time..

[@kingcaza8847]

What a Legend!

[@Firebolt1729]

Over one race😶

[@ayubisf]

@@Firebolt1729 helloo alonso's number 1 fan in the world 😊

[@simonestroppa3669]

Cit. Ocon

[@victormunozcortes4708]

@@Firebolt1729 No over his whole carrer,he has achieved something in life something you will never do as the only thing your currently doing in your life is posting hate comments about him so get a life,go outside and never comment again

[@NavF1]

@@Firebolt1729 Yeah not in Portugal, or Hungary, or Russia, nope

[@Roguesquadroon]

Alonso out there racing and running other driver´s race simmulations on his head. The hunger. The commitment after 7 years. The racecraft. You might not like him as a person, but as a driver I dont think he has an equal.

[@ravyyyyyyy]

The best season is just getting better and better, so happy to see him on the podium!

[@TheRecklessMax]

A living legend of outstanding racing experience. Hope we'll enjoy a lot more podiums of this Man!

[@penusliski]

Last time he retired, no one, absolutely no one thought we will witness this ever again. What a lad! If Renault/Alpine delivers next year, he'll get his full redemption.

[@bintangdaudturunanyakubaja2267]

I've been a fan of Renault since 2006. It used to be greater than all of Mercedes and Ferrari-powered cars

[@insertname5057]

I love the way that narrative plays such an important role in sport. This is a man that has won it all, yet i suspect he will treasure this over many of them. Long live Fernando

[@hugoporras3162]

This makes me have hope in el Plan, awesome chemistry between the "fox" 🦊 and the "lion" 🦁 one of the strongests pairs in the grid because of their teamwork

[@anameyoucantremember]

Amazing! As a Pérez fan, I really enjoyed this. Alonso is a legend! Congratulations. He mastered it. Well deserved :) Also props for Esteban, he did all he could with what he had and I think it played a massive role for allowing Alonso the podium.

[@kR-gz9bt]

Tears in my eyes !!! Fans waited long for this....He won like a LION..Goosebumps after 7 years...

[@rauna47]

When my respectable teamate want me to defend like a lion.. Ill be that lion. That command is a high praise.

[@doctordang8612]

He's the real smooth operator, calm and composed✨👍

[@szveszs]

I'm starting to like Ocon (and I glad that FIA didn't punish anything to in favor of Max or Lewis and I hope FIA leaves more space for the proper racing happens), 'cause he now with Alonso can respect a bit more the stuff, it's nice to see he evolving.

[@furyofgungnir]

Is it too much to wish for Fernando's youth to last so he can show us more for years to come? I was not watching F1 in his glory years, and I certainly want more of this. Time do not take this away from me!!

[@kostaftp]

Simply the best. 7 years waiting to return to the podium. I'll remember it when I'm having a bad day and thinking about quitting.

[@kamalganguly]

Well said. Alonso is going to be an icon for generations to come.

[@migy5031]

Alonso looks sooo happy! And I’m happy for him. What a racer and competitor

[@bertramlauritsen7366]

Alonso's really outperforming that Alpine.

[@Ennui.]

As he did with most of his cars... The man is a literal magician, but it's even more impressive that he outperforms drivers half his age, in a car that usually finishes somewhere in the region of P8 at best... To be fair though, the Alpine was mighty fast on this track, probably 3rd fastest behind RB and Merc

[@IamSnehan]

Even at 41, Alonso is very much still champion material

[@anonymouswhite352]

Fangio won at 46 so it's hardly surprising Edit: a championship that is

[@alvarosanchezjimenez4970]

This man was racing a f*cking Red Bull in pure pace with the 5th/6th car, finishing on podium without any strange circunstance of the top cars (1st HAM, 2nd VER) What a LEGEND

[@endthisnonsense7202]

Still the best skilled driver on the grid. Please please please give him a competitive car next year!

[@szabolcsnyiraty]

Remember when they said Alonso's return is just for taking away place from young talents. This season he proved that even at the age of 40 you can prove your best.

[@gavalant366]

Alonso is F1's Posterchild of the whole "Age is just a number" trope

[@vincentchanbiz]

Alpine reminded us F1 is a team sport. Alonso and Ocon helping each other to get to podium

[@daneczek007]

Man's a legend. Wish he had a better competitive car.. Still the best in terms of skills and racing intelligence..

[@SuperGeronimo999]

Should be more competitive next season...

[@CommanderTato]

If EA game wasnt biased he should have the highest stats overall.

[@amirrahim814]

Dann.. i totally agree with you. Look at his start, he's famous for a great F1 starts!

[@240gusti]

"that's why I said", no driver reads races like this guy...

[@gilbertoalves509]

Who's here after Alonso's multiple podiums in 2023 season at Aston Martin?

[@rasmusvatter40]

After Ocons lion defence on sunday he became my second favourite driver. Been an Alonso fan since 2006 and tear came into my eye when he gave his all to battle Perez. After Alonso retired I even stopped following F1 closely, so that meant a world to me. Been watching the race replay already 3 times.😁

[@Toku91]

Watch spain 2013.. His last win is something else imo. trust me i m a HUGE Fernando fan i ain t gonna lie

[@senthilkumar-sw5ly]

Let's hope Nando have much better tool next year for sack of F1 fans!! He is wholesome when tuned in!!!

[@aerospaceracecraft8954]

It’s weird to me how Fernando and Max somehow seem to be the best of friends on the podium, but honestly it’s also really cool! 😅

[@anthonyk89]

It isn't weird, down to mercs dear alfisti 😉

[@KameleonPlays]

talent recognizes talent!

[@no1washerezz]

fernando doesnt love max, he just hates lewis and especially british media. pretty much anything bri'ish and alonso hates it

[@valle3452]

@Stealth Leopard You are right. Nicely put.

[@0611930024838]

Fernando, you will always have the most WDCs in our hearts.

[@toomuchsalt13]

Always have been and always will be a fan of this mans composure and talent no matter what vehicle you put him in.

[@nboy7]

Estaban's tried his best to defend, considering the tyre age and speed difference between Perez car and him he managed to scare Perez a little bit.

[@armon3526]

At the begining of the race i said,' i wanna see you on podium today alonso!' It was a beautiful race🔥 What a season its been. Looking forward to see drive to survive 4 to rewatch the whole season

[@jessekorevaar6281]

Is it just me, or does that Alpine with the hards look absolutely gorgoeus.

[@cppienaar8951]

It shows just how talented Alonso is. Even years after fighting for the championship he can still race with the best.

[@nutchunder]

I've only been an f1 fan for 4-5 years. Feeling pretty lucky getting to see some of the old guard put on clinics like this, what a season