Fernando Alonso Gives a Fitting Burn to Red Bull’s Trolling
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On Tuesday, there was an unexpected McLaren reunion which was initiated by the presence of Fernando Alonso. It soon became a proper reunion when the paddock was graced by Stoffel Vandoorne and Eric Boullier.
Alonso was even in the McLaren garage and met the new recruits, Lando Norris and Carlos Sainz Jr. Later, on social media, the Red Bull team tried to troll the Spanish veteran.
SPY: “Explain exactly what you mean by: ‘quicker than the old guy’?” #RBspy 🕵️♂️ #F1Testing pic.twitter.com/D2VnzaAEJT
— Aston Martin Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing) February 27, 2019
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However, Alonso’s riposte was quick and hilarious as well. He managed to overturn Red Bull’s jab into a sick burn of his own. Even Lando Norris found it hilarious and tweeted his reply.
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Never heard that in the last 19 years 😜
— Fernando Alonso (@alo_oficial) February 27, 2019
Hahaha
— Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) February 27, 2019
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Coming back to McLaren, the Woking outfit had a good day in the office with Sainz Jr heading the leaderboard.