“Biggest flop of the year” – Twitter blames Lance Stroll for Fernando Alonso missing out on Q3 due to red flag at Sprint Qualifiers

fans enraged after Lance Stroll costed another loss for his spaniard teammate

“Biggest flop of the year” – Twitter blames Lance Stroll for Fernando Alonso missing out on Q3 due to red flag at Sprint Qualifiers

In an unexpected turn of events at the Sprint Qualifiers, Formula 1 fans took to Twitter to express their frustrations, dubbing it the “biggest flop of the year.” The fans turned out to be quite upset about how the events unfolded at the Belgian Grand Prix. The blame was mostly directed at Lance Stroll for causing a red flag incident, which ultimately prevented Fernando Alonso from advancing to Q3.

During the Sprint Qualifiers, the tension on the track was palpable as drivers vied for better positions on the starting grid for the upcoming race. Unfortunately, the hopes of Fernando Alonso were squashed when Stroll’s car encountered trouble, leading to a red flag situation. This unforeseen interruption left Alonso with limited time to set a competitive lap and secure a spot in Q3. 

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Twitter users wasted no time venting their frustrations, with many holding Stroll responsible for robbing Alonso of a fair chance to showcase his skills in the top qualifying session. Fans argued that such incidents can disrupt the rhythm and concentration of drivers, making it difficult for them to perform at their best under the pressure of limited time. 

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Lance Stroll Bears Brunt of Twitter’s Wrath for Fernando Alonso’s Q3 Miss at Sprint Qualifiers

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Fernando Alonso (Credits: Twitter)

While most of the blame fell on Stroll, some fans understood that red flag situations are a normal part of racing and can happen for various reasons. However, this didn’t ease the disappointment and anger of Alonso’s loyal supporters, who had hoped to see him do well on the track again. Here is what the fans had to say about Lance Stroll’s crash causing Fernando Alonso to abandon his Sprint Qualifying run too prematurely–

https://twitter.com/kudins_arvis/status/1685245421424189440?s=20

With the main race still ahead, the spotlight will undoubtedly be on both Stroll and Alonso, as they aim to prove their mettle and overcome the challenges thrown their way on the demanding race track. Now, it remains to be seen how the Aston Martin duo fare at the upcoming Sprint Race which will take place later today, and the Main Race on Sunday.

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