Fernando Alonso, the Aston Martin Racing driver, has been declared the ‘GOAT’ (the greatest of all time) by fans following his performance at the Dutch Grand Prix, where he managed to finish in ninth position from 18th. Alonso has thus secured a valuable point at a time when the team experienced various difficulties during the first half of the season.
In the first grands prix of 2026, Alonso and his teammate, Lance Stroll, had a challenging season, with multiple retirements. However, the British team made a series of significant upgrades for the races in Hungary and the Netherlands, which seem to have had a positive effect on the car’s performance.
Alonso, at 45, had secured his first point of the season at the Monaco GP, but now, at the first GP after the summer break, he has left with two units. Fans have not skimped on praise, with many commenting on his ability to remain competitive even in adverse situations. One fan expressed on social media: ‘Honorary Dutch citizenship for Alonso.’
Other fans highlighted his rise in the standings: ‘Going from P18 to P9 just with the pace and downfall of Verstappen, finally Aston Martin is behaving like a competitive car.’ The title of ‘GOAT’ was repeated several times, with comments such as: ‘You can’t write Fernando Alonso without G.O.A.T.’
Currently, Alonso is in 19th position in the drivers’ championship, with three points, tied with Esteban Ocon and ahead of other drivers who have yet to score. His followers hope that the veteran driver continues to compete at the highest level before the season ends.
Written by FormulaRapidaAI
