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“Sigma-Chad Being a Sigma-Chad”: Without Denying, Fernando Alonso Cheekily Avoids Taylor Swift “Love Story” Question to Send F1 World Into a Frenzy

Published Apr 27, 2023 | 9:56 AM EDT

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It is not a common occurrence for the worlds of pop culture and F1 to collide. However, whenever it happens, it makes for some juicy content for the fans. The recent Fernando Alonso-Taylor Swift debacle is refusing to end and one-by-one anyone, even remotely involved, is adding fuel to the fire. The latest to join that brigade is Alonso himself who instead of denying the rumors, complicated matters even more.

Just a few days ago, after rumors of Taylor breaking up with Joe Alwyn picked up, another bout of speculations hit the market. Owing to a confession made on an anonymous platform, rumors about her dating the 41-year-old F1 heartthrob flooded the internet. Following that, Aston Martin added fanned the flames further. In a promotional post for Perroni, the F1 team posted an illustration of Fernando sitting with a blonde woman, enjoying a beverage in Baku.

Fernando Alonso cheekily dodges the Taylor Swift question

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Ahead of the race weekend in Azerbaijan, Alonso appeared for an interview with F1 journalist Will Buxton. Buxton, always clever with his words, framed the question on Taylor without taking her name. He instead used her song titles like Blank Space and Love Story to ask Fernando to put the rumors to rest.

However, Fernando, being one step ahead as always, dodged the question in the most hilarious fashion. Referring to his TikTok video where he played a popular Taylor Swift song and simply winked at the camera, he said, I answered already!”

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When Buxton further probed him, telling him that a wink is not an answer, Fernando continued, I have nothing to say. It’s so complicated, Baku format already. I’m sure you have a lot of questions.”

 

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Fans, in love with the escape tactic the Aston Martin driver adopted, had some hilarious reactions. Take a look at some reactions to the video Formula 1 posted on Instagram.

“Nothing to say” (keep speculating and creating rumors and headlines like you did my entire career)…… JUST A SIGMACHAD BEING A SIGMACHAD. 💯💯 Avanti Fer!

Embracing the memes

Nando knows exactly what he’s doing. He’s working the media🤣

Don’t broke my fanfic, Fernando 😂😂

That escalated Swiftly

Fans absolutely loved how he’s refusing to clear the air on the rumors. Clearly the Asturian is loving it.

He’s dragging it ohh he loves this 🤣

The eyes chico they never lies😂😂

Some fans, who are enjoying the drama, were happy that it will continue for some more days.

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He didn’t deny, so the fic continues 😂😂

He is enjoying this too much 😂

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Do you think Fernando and Taylor are really dating? Surely, this is just another rumor in the world of the internet. Right? RIGHT?!

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Nischay Rathore

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Nischay Rathore is a senior Formula 1 writer at EssentiallySports with an impressive portfolio of over 850 published articles. With a keen eye for sports and a passion for Formula 1, soccer, and tennis Nischay has embarked on a journey in sports journalism. As a long-time Formula 1 fan, Nischay enjoys reflecting on races from the sport’s past.
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