Fernando Alonso displayed sarcastic applause towards Lewis Hamilton after feeling obstructed by his long-time Formula 1 rival during practice at the Mexico City Grand Prix. The incident, not televised, occurred when Alonso had to abandon a flying lap due to encountering a Ferrari ahead of him on the track.
Alonso found himself behind Hamilton as they navigated a narrow section of the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez circuit, leading to aerodynamic turbulence affecting Alonso’s car. Despite differing opinions on whether Hamilton could have done more, Alonso showed his displeasure by applauding sarcastically while passing the Ferrari.
Although the incident went unnoticed by Sky Sports viewers, fans watching Alonso’s onboard feed shared it on social media. Many fans believed Hamilton was not at fault in this situation, with comments reflecting varying perspectives on the event.
The rivalry between Alonso and Hamilton dates back to 2007 when they were teammates at McLaren, leading to a strained relationship and lost points that cost them championship titles. This recent incident is not the first time Alonso has expressed frustration with Hamilton’s actions, following a previous outburst after the Singapore Grand Prix.
Hamilton, who initially finished ahead of Alonso at the Singapore Grand Prix, was later penalized for exceeding track limits, resulting in Alonso being placed higher in the final race standings. This ongoing rivalry between the two seasoned drivers continues to captivate F1 fans worldwide.