“Fernando Woofonso” – Fans react as Aston Martin celebrates Fernando Alonso’s P2 with security dogs at the Canadian GP

Aston Martin brought in one of the security dogs to celebrate Fernando Alonso's podium at the Canadian GP.

“Fernando Woofonso” – Fans react as Aston Martin celebrates Fernando Alonso’s P2 with security dogs at the Canadian GP

Fernando Alonso with the security dog and his team after the Canadian GP (Image credits: @f1/Twitter)

The 2023 Canadian GP was an action-packed race. Fernando Alonso started from the front row after Nico Hulkenberg was given a three-place grid penalty. The Spanish driver initially lost out to Lewis Hamilton but got ahead of the 7-time world champion. Aston Martin decided to celebrate Alonso’s podium finish in an adorable manner.

The Silverstone-based team brought in one of the security dogs at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve while taking the team picture. The dog was delighted to be part of the celebrations and stood on two legs playfully. Certainly, this was perhaps the cutest way an F1 team had marked a podium finish. However, Lance Stroll was missing from the picture on the team’s social media accounts.

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Aston Martin has achieved multiple podium finishes this season through Fernando Alonso, as the Spanish driver seems to have been rejuvenated in 2023. As such, the Canadian GP podium will be even more special compared to the team’s past results with the addition of this wholesome celebration. Perhaps other teams, too, will follow this in the future.

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“Team mascot” – Fans cherish Aston Martin’s celebration with security dogs

Aston Martin team photo with a security dog at the Canadian GP, image via Twitter
Aston Martin team photo with a security dog at the Canadian GP (Image Credits: @espn/Twitter)

Fans on Twitter loved to see the pictures uploaded by Aston Martin. One user made a pun on Fernando Alonso and dogs. The user wrote, “Fernando Woofonso,“ the 41-year-old would appreciate this nickname. Another fan believed the Silverstone-based team should make the dog its official mascot in F1. The fan replied, “Team mascot”.

One fan demanded more pictures from this wholesome spectacle, specifically of Alonso and the security dog. The fan commented, “We NEED a photo of Fernando with that doggo“. At the same time, another user appreciated Aston Martin for finding the best way to take team photographs in the paddock. The user stated, “Now THAT’s how to do a team photo”.

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Thus, fans are deeply in love with Aston Martin’s latest podium celebration. The Silverstone team invited the security dog to join in with the team, and it turned out great. Although now, the British team would leave it behind and prepare for the next round of the season. As Fernando Alonso continues to wait for his 33rd win in Formula 1.

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