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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[lozy]

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

[arnaudj.]

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

That was mega

[kiranganesh]

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

[olliebeck]

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

[johnnyguitarwatson]

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

[jeeelle]

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

[raymondo]

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.

[spongedrip]

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

[djokernolecristi]

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

[treasurecave]

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

[djokernolecristi]

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

[santifernandeznabal]

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.

[velo_cls]

What a legendary podium. Three of the worlds best.

[TheCommonManOnWheels]

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

[borpaspin]

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

[mankeez]

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

EL PLAN

[cody]

I hope Fernando gets to 100 podiums! 🏆

[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.

[jts]

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

[blakemcconnell]

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