WATCH: “Grandpa’s Love”- Fans react to Fernando Alonso’s heartwarming gesture towards Nico Hulkenberg

Fernando Alonso, the veteran, deeply admires and respects the current drivers.

WATCH: “Grandpa’s Love”- Fans react to Fernando Alonso’s heartwarming gesture towards Nico Hulkenberg

Nico Hulkenberg and Fernando Alonso (via IMAGO)

The Asturian driver Fernando Alonso has been in F1 for a very long time. He is also the driver with the most amount of experience in racing and has also won two world championships. In the Las Vegas GP opening ceremony, a clip of Fernando Alonso’s heartwarming gesture to Nico Hulkenberg has been released.

The 36-year-old driver Nico Hulkenberg has been in the sport for a very long time as well. F1 hosted a grand opening ceremony at the Las Vegas GP. The ceremony was a short ceremony of around 30 minutes. Multiple artists like J Balvin, will.i.am and others performed at the event.

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The Spanish driver Fernando Alonso has a deep respect for the German racer Nico Hulkenberg. In a recent clip shared on X, Fernando Alonso knocks at the glass behind which Nico Hulkenberg is standing to get his attention. After that, the 42-year-old throws a flying kiss to the driver and also makes a heart gesture with his hands.

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The German driver then feels appreciated and touches his heart concerning Fernando Alonso’s gesture. This clip has revealed the deep sense of respect the two drivers hold for each other on and off the grid. Fernando Alonso’s loving side has also been realized in this clip.

Fans react to the flying kiss gesture from Fernando Alonso

In the same tweet, Fans also shared their opinion over the lovely gesture from Alonso. Multiple fans called this gesture a wholesome moment and called the love “Grandpa’s love” which referred to the older age of Alonso. Another fan claimed that this moment was the best moment from the entire ceremony to come out to the public.

Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen and Nico Hulkenberg.
Fernando Alonso, Max Verstappen and Nico Hulkenberg (via juliannecerasoli.com)

Another fan claimed that “everyone needs a Fernando in their life” because of the heartwarming and loving gesture from him. A particular fan added that Alonso was making sure that all his kids were receiving equal love as all the other drivers on the grid were younger than him currently. Other fans recognized the older age of both the drivers and commented that “D*LF recognizes D*LF” which also appreciated the looks of both the old drivers.

Fernando Alonso is not only a great racer but also a great personality on the grid. He shares a deep sense of respect for all the drivers and he has also appreciated a lot of other drivers on the grid. The Spaniard does not hesitate to be vocal about his sweet feelings towards the other drivers on the grid and for this, all the fans love his personality and want him around the grid for longer.

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