?El Plan Is Everywhere?: Memphis Grizzlies Star Sets the Stage on Fire as F1 Champ Fernando Alonso Responds to Special Shoutout

Fernando Alonso is currently the most experienced driver on the F1 grid. The 41-year-old has quite a following, not just among fans, but among other sportspersons and celebrities as well. The latest to join the list is Memphis Grizzlies’ star, Santi Aldama.

The Grizzlies are currently sitting 2nd in the Western Conference table with 17 wins to their name, only behind New Orleans Pelicans. They are currently on a dream run with a 5 win streak. Grizzlies will next play against Atlanta Hawks, who are currently 7th in the Eastern Conference standings with 13 wins.

Santi Aldama gets fans excited by posing with Fernando Alonso merch

Memphis Grizzlies recently posted a video of their star athlete Santi Aldama walking with a swagger, wearing an ‘El Plan’ T-shirt with Fernando Alonso’s iconic phoenix celebration. The post got a response from Fernando himself as he posted a simple ‘El Plan’ as a Quote Retweet.

For the uninitiated, ‘El Plan’ is a term coined by Alonso fans who called his every move and decision as part of the plan to get back on top to win his 3rd world championship. Spanish musician Melendi collaborated with Fernando later for a song with the same name.

The Spanish player’s video with the El Plan shirt got fans excited as well. It surprised many of them to know their favorite F1 driver had a fan from the NBA as well.

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Have a look at some reactions to the post as it excited fans with the crossover.

One fan rightly guessed the T-shirt was a Fernando Alonso reference.

One fan swore their allegiance to the Grizzlies after watching the post.

One user admitted they would probably sport similar merch if they were in NBA as well.

The shirt looks pretty cool, to be honest, and we agree with this fan. Make this available everywhere!

As Fernando admitted he did not know what ‘El Plan’ meant, Soy Motor quoted Melendi while speaking with Alonso as saying, “The Plan in the end implies hope. I think that people are hungry for hope after going through bad times and I think it reminds you of Fernando, it reminds you of your moments.”

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Are you excited about the ‘El Plan’ merch?