Fernando Alonso keeps his spark intact with age. He has been honored by motorsport fans around the world with the ‘FIA Action of the Year’ award, which recognizes the most spectacular action of any world four-wheel competition in 2021. The recognized maneuver is the spectacular defense he performed to defend the position against Lewis Hamilton’s attack at the Hungarian Grand Prix .
That August 1, the Asturian rider was essential for his teammate Esteban Ocon to give Alpine his only win of the season. It was a perfect team effort to which Fernando Alonso contributed by braking the seven-time world champion for ten laps. In the long run, that action could also cost Lewis Hamilton the title, but that’s another story …
This is HISTORY 😍 @alo_oficial # HungriaDAZNF1 🇭🇺 pic.twitter.com/dDy0H7COGT
– DAZN Spain (@DAZN_ES) August 1, 2021
Despite having new tires and a much more powerful Mercedes car, the Englishman suffered greatly to pass his old teammate and when he did, he ran out of margin to catch up with Ocon . Finally, Hamilton finished second, 2.7 seconds behind the French driver, while Fernando Alonso was fourth, just behind his compatriot Carlos Sainz , and was recognized as the best driver of the day. The action has not gone unnoticed by the fans, who have put the icing on the cake to the remarkable return of the Oviedo to Formula 1 .
🏆 #FIAPrizeGiving2021 – The #FIAActionoftheYear award, voted by motor sport fans via social media, celebrates the most spectacular actions from across FIA Championships throughout the year. Thank you for that unforgettable moment @alo_official @F1 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/CrZlVq2wEr
— FIA (@fia) December 16, 2021
