Fernando Alonso's decision to call it a day on his career in Formula 1 at the end of the year is hardly surprising given the dim prospects that would have awaited the Spaniard had he chosen to remain on the grid.
The two-time world champion's outstanding talent perhaps didn't yield the results it deserved, but judging by the reactions on social media, Alonso will be missed.
The still-McLaren even driver kicked off the tributes with a post dedicated to... Formula 1!
Dear F1 ..... pic.twitter.com/G9ZzdMwgMn
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) August 14, 2018
From former teams to former team mates, from a few of his colleagues to various F1 personalities, a string of homages poured in.
We are gonna we miss you a lot @alo_oficial ! My passion for this sport started thanks to you and I consider myself a very lucky guy to have shared 4 years of f1 racing with one of the best ever. Time to keep profiting from the 2nd half of the season! pic.twitter.com/I1PEmn19Qq
— Carlos Sainz (@Carlossainz55) August 14, 2018
I’ll miss Fernando’s fiery character and relentless speed. Unfulfilled potential yet still huge achievements in F1. Needed somebody stronger than him around to control the destructive moments which prevented him being first choice for any team, but not sure such a person exists https://t.co/qaYcK4PVyr
— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1) August 14, 2018
Dear ‘Nando ..... pic.twitter.com/cb6lNydTzi
— Renault Sport F1 (@RenaultSportF1) August 14, 2018
Congratulations @alo_oficial !! Be happy and enjoy your next challenge. 🙏🏻 for me you were one of the best driver in the planet!! Take care and God bless you.🙏🏻👍 https://t.co/VscpRoN6y6
— Felipe Massa (@MassaFelipe19) August 14, 2018
Que gusto compartir estos años las pistas contigo!! Eres grande Fer 👏🏻 todo el éxito en tu próxima etapa de vida https://t.co/mbheHZfhcW
— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) August 14, 2018
It has been a privilege and an honour being your friend, your team mate and racing against you in @F1 @alo_oficial . I will miss you at the end of the season. https://t.co/rtn5cFnuHJ
— Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) August 14, 2018
Te deseo todo lo mejor para el futuro! 🤙 https://t.co/OnOLZ7vACn
— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) August 14, 2018
Thank you Fernando, for all these years, your talent and the fantastic years we have spent together. F1 is bigger thanks to you. Circuit will always be your home. https://t.co/3DMk3ZFWDE
— Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya (@Circuitcat_eng) August 14, 2018
And a rather mischievous Lando Norris also added his two cents..
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) August 14, 2018
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