FORMULA 1 fans were left in hysterics after Fernando Alonso’s hilarious reaction to overtaking Carlos Sainz.
The two-time world champion, 41, moved up to fourth with 18 laps left of the season-opener in Bahrain after Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was forced to retire with reliability issues.
Fernando Alonso secured his first podium since 2021
"YES! Bye bye"
Safe to say, Fernando Alonso is loving it out there
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Carlos Sainz watched Alonso overtake him in the battle for third place
It left the Spaniard right behind the other Ferrari, Carlos Sainz, as he eyed a podium spot.
And just a few minutes later, after nearly touching Sainz earlier in the lap, Alonso passed his fellow countryman to move into third place.
Following the overtake, he could be heard on the Aston Martin team radio saying: “Bye bye”.
Reacting to the comment, one fan said: “He’s back!!!”
While another added: “Fernando Alonso hype train”.
And a third responded: “HE DON’T MISS”.
Alonso thoroughly enjoyed his afternoon in Bahrain as his new team showed they are set to be the surprise package of the 2023 season.
In the closing stages of the Grand Prix, the legendary driver even took the time to praise the car.
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Heading towards his first podium finish since 2021, he told the team radio: “This is a lovely car to drive”.
Reigning world champion Max Verstappen cruised to victory in the first race of the season as he seeks a third successive title.
The Dutchman’s team-mate Sergio Perez came home in second to clinch a Red Bull one-two.
And Alonso rounded off the podium ahead of Sainz, Lewis Hamilton and fellow Aston Martin man Lance Stroll.
