Alfa Romeo might not be a leader when it comes to the WCC. They might not challenge for wins as regularly as they would like to. But they still are the name on most people’s lips since they rewarded a fan with the best day of his life.
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Alfa Romeo is a relatively new team on the grid. It was announced that for 2019, BMW Sauber would operate as Alfa Romeo Racing. So the team and management remained, but the facade changed.
The team has since been a back-of-the-grid competitor in its first 3 seasons. These results came despite the team having Kimi Raikkonen on their roster. His experience and expertise could not change much. However, they seemed to have turned the tide in 2022 with their astute appointment of Valtteri Bottas. The team is on course to finish at their highest in the Constructor’s Championship this year. They are currently P6 with just 4 races to go for the end of the season.
But when things weren’t going so smoothly for the team, they received a helping hand. A helping hand that they would never have expected to receive. A letter from a fan named Goto.
Fans, we need YOUR help! 👋🏻
We received a special letter from a fan called Goto in Suzuka. It was heartfelt, it was lovely, but it had no contact details!
Can you help us get in touch with Goto? Or are YOU Goto reading this? 🙏🏻
Mail us at social-media@sauber-motorsport.com! 📩 pic.twitter.com/xS3hIgN3QZ
— Alfa Romeo F1 Team ORLEN (@alfaromeoorlen) October 30, 2019
The letter was received by the team at Suzuka in 2019. While all contents of the letter were not disclosed, Alfa Romeo posted a picture of the letter on Twitter.
They also asked for help from fans to find Goto. “We received a special letter from a fan called Goto in Suzuka. It was heartfelt, and it was lovely, but it had no contact details! Can you help us get in touch with Goto? Or are YOU Goto reading this?” it said.
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The adorable letter made all fans curious. They all wanted to know what the fan had written.
F1 Twitter loves what Alfa Romeo did for Goto
Recently Alfa Romeo released an update on the search for Goto. They had found him. A very special day was organized for him during the Japanese GP.
Fans absolutely loved the gesture from the team.
This is amazing 🙌🏻 some feel good content for you this Friday morning! https://t.co/7rFNmqBYlr
— Jack Harvey (@jack_harvey45) October 14, 2022
we're not crying, you're crying! 🥹
well done @alfaromeoorlen 👏#findingGoto https://t.co/T7HU32wW1F
— Carlin (@CarlinRacing) October 14, 2022
Love this. Well done @alfaromeoorlen #f1 https://t.co/ylFl4unE3M
— James Allen (@Jamesallenonf1) October 14, 2022
Bro who's chopping onions https://t.co/ZitGD8G2e0
— αrmεlια⁴⁴ (@fevercedes) October 14, 2022
This is the most wholesome thing ever https://t.co/33rV9Ir8ZI pic.twitter.com/WePbnliHFd
— Aaliyah| Certified GILF ♥️🔪🖤 (@Abookishdiaries) October 14, 2022
first off: this is insanely fucking wholesome
second off: I want Goto to be an up-and-coming junior karter, get into F1 and race for Alfa Romeo in 2037. That is the only future I will accept. https://t.co/H0q7Vv3pfk— フォーミュラ・ジェブ (@f1_jeb) October 14, 2022
This is the cutest thing ever 🥺 I'm glad you could find Goto and welcome him in Japan
— chiara m (@m9_chiara) October 14, 2022
These are the moments that remind me of why I love this sport so much 💕
— Colene Evans-Allen (@ColeneAllen) October 15, 2022
… pass the tissues!
— David Dan%iels (@OzoneVibe) October 14, 2022
Amazing! You have for secured a fan for a lifetime, and given such a valuable memory of paying it forward!
— Mikko Juuti (@mjmikko) October 14, 2022
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The sweetest story of the year ❤️🥺
— Socios Motorsport (@SociosMS) October 14, 2022
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The young fan’s day was made. A very touching and emotional gesture from Alfa Romeo and it will be remembered for a long time.