12 December, 2020
Fernando Alonso took a trip back to the future when he powered around Yas Marina Circuit in his 2005 title-winning Renault R25 with the screeching V10 engine that shook the plush venue and the surrounding neighbourhoods.
Sadly, to empty stands Fernando blasted the blue and yellow title-winning car around the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix venue.
He Tweeted afterwards: “This car still sooooo fast. Now with the slick tires even more. What a feeling. What a weekend it will be. More laps tomorrow. Best way to thank the Renault F1 Team for this era and welcome Alpine for the future.”
The 39-year-old Spaniard will spearhead the new Alpine era for the team that is prominently embroidered into the glorious tapestry of F1 history he will drive it again on Saturday before qualifying and on Sunday, before the race.