Fernando Alonso, a former two-time Formula One champion, has recently caused a stir on social media by requesting his podium trophy back through a hilarious tweet. The Spanish racing driver posted a message on his Twitter account, jokingly asking if he could get his trophy back from McLaren following their podium finish at the Italian Grand Prix. The tweet has sparked a wave of discussions among motorsports fans, as well as reactions from fellow drivers, creating a buzz around the humorous side of the competitive world of Formula One. In this article, we will delve deeper into the story and explore the witty tweet that got people talking.
Fernando Alonso’s podium in Jeddah was a rollercoaster ride – he secured it, lost it, and then got it back again. This led to him asking George Russell for the P3 trophy back, albeit playfully. The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix had a similar feel to Bahrain, with Red Bull winning both races with a one-two finish. Sergio Perez came in first this time, ahead of Verstappen. Alonso joined the Red Bull drivers on the podium, but then had to give his P3 trophy to Mercedes’ Russell. Alonso had served a five-second time penalty earlier for being out of position in his grid box. However, the FIA decided post-race that the Aston Martin rear jackman had touched Alonso’s car, so they issued a 10-second penalty. This placed Alonso in P4, which he accepted but criticised the FIA over how it came about.
Aston Martin later won their appeal, and Russell had something that belonged to Alonso. Naturally, Alonso used playful tactics on social media to remind Russell that he wanted his trophy back. Mercedes was not to be outdone and responded to Alonso’s playful banter with a meme to reflect the new state of play. Even though Russell finished fifth, the Mercedes driver was still pleased that he finished in the top five. Hence, Russell and Mercedes are hoping for better luck at the Australian Grand Prix, their next stop on the F1 2023 calendar.
And there you have it – Fernando Alonso strikes again, this time with a hilarious tweet demanding his podium trophy back. It’s clear that the two-time world champion’s sense of humor is just as sharp as his driving skills. We can only hope that the trophy is returned to him soon, so he can display it with pride – and perhaps even crack a joke or two while he’s at it. Alonso may be known for his serious approach to racing, but moments like this remind us that he’s certainly capable of having a bit of fun along the way.
