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Fernando Alonso is arguably one of the greatest Formula 1 drivers to have ever graced a Formula 1 paddock. However, many people tend to neglect another facet of the man. He is also one of the most gifted racing minds in the history of this sport. With Aston Martin, the Spaniard finally has the tools at his disposal again to show the global viewership his tenacity, grit, and talent. And during today’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix, he did exactly that.

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Alonso made quite a few moves in today’s race. Apart from the two Red Bull fighting, Alonso’s progress throughout the race was a point of highlight for the fans watching. Be that as it may, his moves on the track did not become a sensation on the internet. It was what he did in between by using an amazing wealth of expertise he has that caught the eyes of Formula 1 fans across the globe.

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Being able to drive a Formula 1 car on the streets of Baku in itself is a herculean task. However, the 41-year-old had some excess talent left in his chamber. He pulled it out when he showed an excellent piece of racing awareness to get one over 7x champion, Lewis Hamilton.

Fans react as Fernando Alonso showcases racing masterclass to outwit Hamilton

Alonso showed his supreme skills when he accurately predicted Hamilton’s Pirelli miseries. What really left F1 fans in awe was the way he could drive his AMR23 and also notice Hamilton struggling and the state of his tires.

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As soon as Alonso’s mid-race deed went viral, fans rushed to the social networking site, Twitter to share their reactions. One fan even commented, “He’s a strategist & a driver at the same time.” Let’s take a look at just a few of the fan reactions to Alonso’s viral mid-Baku GP moment.

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This one moment was enough for the fans to start gushing over Alonso and his genius. Fans were left in awe after Alonso showcased such racing acumen.

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With Aston Martin running in the upper echelons of the F1 grid now, can Fernando Alonso finally get his hands on that elusive 3rd title that his talents so deserve?

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Anirban Aly Mandal

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Anirban Aly Mandal is a senior F1 writer at EssentiallySports, with over 1000 articles published on the platform. Anirban's love for F1 started when he discovered a copy of F1 2014 while playing on his computer, and he has since then dived deep into the world of motorsports. Anirban's expertise goes beyond just writing - he has also written several academic papers focused on the domain of motorsports. His passion for the sport is so immense that he aspires to work as a legal advisor in the most prestigious racing series in the world someday. When it comes to F1, Anirban finds great pleasure in re-watching classic races and idolizes the likes of Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, and Sebastian Vettel. His top picks include Brazil '91, Silverstone '92, and Germany '19. Outside of the sport, Anirban is an avid sim-racer, often found racing on titles like Assetto Corsa, F1 22, and Automobilista. He's also a fan of the PES series and other sporting and non-sporting games. Apart from his interests in gaming, Anirban has a keen interest in philosophy, literature, music, and Anglo-Saxon history.

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