WATCH: Fernando Alonso playfully kicks Zhou Guanyu on the back while driving a scooter ahead of the Dutch GP

Fernando Alonso has always been a bit of a prankster at the pinnacle of motor racing.

WATCH: Fernando Alonso playfully kicks Zhou Guanyu on the back while driving a scooter ahead of the Dutch GP

Zhou Guanyu and Fernando Alonso (Credits: Twitter/VIGNERON GAETAN)

Fernando Alonso, the former 2-time F1 World Champion, has a well-known reputation for being a prankster in the F1 paddock. While he is 42 years old, he has not yet lost his fun side and ahead of the upcoming Dutch GP, he can be seen having a laugh at the expense of the Alfa Romeo driver, Zhou Guanyu.

From the video that has been making the rounds, it is very evident that Fernando Alonso still has a part in him that allows him to have a bit of fun now and then. In the clip, the Spaniard can be seen approaching Guanyu from behind on his scooter and slightly nudging him with his leg.

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Moreover, the Chinese driver can also be seen seeing the fun side of it and passing a smile to the cameras. Alonso has always been a prankster at the pinnacle of motor racing and despite his aging body, he often allows himself to have a bit of fun with fellow drivers, team engineers, and on occasions journalists as well.

One thing that is worth noting about the video apart from Alonso sneaking up on Guanyu is the fact that the latter while going at a decent speed on his scooter was able to maintain his balance while having one of his legs up in the air. His small act sheds light on how fit he still is despite being in his 40s.

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Fernando Alonso is starting the Dutch GP from P5 on the grid

Fernando Alonso (Credits: Autosport)
Fernando Alonso (Credits: Autosport)

While Fernando Alonso has been spotted in a fun mood ahead of the Dutch GP, he has a stiff task on his hands during the upcoming race. He is starting the Grand Prix from a decent P5 grid slot, but he has got some heavy hitters in the lights of Carlos Sainz and Sergio Perez creating right behind him.

If he is to secure a podium at the Zandvoort F1 Circuit or at least finish in the Top 5, he would need to be on it from the moment the chequered flag at the event. Moreover, it would be best for him if he would be able to get his AMR23 ahead of at least 1-2 cars going into Turn 1 on the first lap.

This would put him in a good position for the race, and from there on, he could look to settle down and hopefully chase after the guys ahead. However, things can also go wrong if he finds himself in a pickle going into Turn 1. No matter what happens, the Dutch GP will prove an exciting watch.

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