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Fernando Alonso (ESP, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team 14) BHR, Formel 1, Bahrain International, Bahrain 02.03.23 BHR, Formel 1, Bahrain International Circuit, 02.03.23 Sakhir * Fernando Alonso ESP, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team 14 BHR, Formula 1, Bahrain International, Bahrain 02 03 23 BHR, Formula 1, Bahrain International Circuit, 02 03 23 Sakhir Copyright: xFoto:xEIBNER/ThomasxFuesslerx EP_tfr
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Fernando Alonso (ESP, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team 14) BHR, Formel 1, Bahrain International, Bahrain 02.03.23 BHR, Formel 1, Bahrain International Circuit, 02.03.23 Sakhir * Fernando Alonso ESP, Aston Martin Aramco Cognizant Formula One Team 14 BHR, Formula 1, Bahrain International, Bahrain 02 03 23 BHR, Formula 1, Bahrain International Circuit, 02 03 23 Sakhir Copyright: xFoto:xEIBNER/ThomasxFuesslerx EP_tfr
As a bright-eyed young boy who took to the 2001 Australian Grand Prix with his Minardi over two decades back, not everyone present there thought that Fernando Alonso can rake up over 350 race appearances and stay in the sport for over two decades. Coming into 2023 and two decades of experience in F1, the guy in the black and white suit from 2001, is the most experienced driver on the paddock right now. As the Spanish driver is about to start his latest season in Formula 1, fans hail the ultimate “GOAT” of the game using metaphors.
The official Twitter handle of F1 recently shared a post on the former Ferrari driver that said, “Star quality then, star quality now. 22 years on from his debut and still going strong.” This shows the immense amount of time the two-time world champion has given to the sport and the GOAT status he enjoys in F1.
Star quality then, star quality now 🤩
22 years on from his debut and still going strong 💪#F1 @alo_oficial pic.twitter.com/LB4qnYU1Hh
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 4, 2023
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Moreover, the F1 community has lately seen a different side of the brilliant Spaniard at the age of 41. When most of the drivers look to part ways with their overalls, there is Alonso, who’s still fighting for the top position.
Fans hailed the wily old Fernando Alonso as he spent 22 years in F1
As Formula 1 posted on Fernando Alonso, the fans were quick to share their reactions to the Spanish driver. The F1 community hailed the Aston Martin driver as he took another leap in his life after switching teams in 2022 at this stage of his life.
Given below are some of the reactions to this taken from Twitter:
If a fine wine was a person, Alonso has matured quite nicely over the years, in spite of the number of questionable career choices he’s made. #F1 #BahrainGP https://t.co/gujLs58iKi
— Charlie Gaze (@Charlie_Gaze) March 4, 2023
the duration of alo's f1 career numerically… my entire life https://t.co/mcclM45khg
— clarisse n°16 (@claritia_heike) March 4, 2023
— La Alonsoneta (@Alejandrodc_) March 4, 2023
Come on oldan. You finally have a good enough car. Show them that you still got it. https://t.co/LCPY17XG8N
— Mian Ashar (@RebelWithCause_) March 4, 2023
This is why Fernando Alonso is the greatest of all time! pic.twitter.com/IByTCe9Vlc
— Luis (@Porte97) March 4, 2023
The fact that he can still perform at top level when put in decent racing conditions, is Tom Brady kind of stuff.
Call me crazy, but if he’s willing to keep putting in the work to stay performant, I can see him racing to see the 2026 regulations.— Mark Watson (@watsonmarkj) March 4, 2023
Alonso received tremendous applause, both from fans and drivers for his behemoth performance in Bahrain practice and qualifications. With the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix, Alonso will have 360 race starts to his name and get Aston Martin added to his list of teams he raced with. The list includes Minardi, Renault [Alpine], McLaren, and Ferrari.
He's still the GOATpic.twitter.com/qy2YmqOEOm
— Ruy Soller (@ruysoller) March 4, 2023
Better than Hamilton
— szipriv 🇮🇪 (@clairoprop) March 4, 2023
More than one will have to swallow their words.
I never doubted that as soon as Alonso had a car to compete, he would be up there again, from where he should never have gotten off. pic.twitter.com/VclcTqI1CU— Sagitarius❣️Rafa 22 𓃵 👶🏻 (@Sagitarioronchi) March 4, 2023
one of the rare instances where a driver has only gotten better with age.
— obio plastic. (@ObviousGenius06) March 4, 2023
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Only thing that really changed is the beard
Talent and speed is still the same— Markus 005 (@005Markus) March 4, 2023
As Sunday’s race at Bahrain International Circuit is almost at the door, it’s high time Fernando Alonso shows his expertise, experience, and skills to salvage as many points as possible. As per George Russell, he is a firm favorite for a podium place.
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