Fernando Alonso quits F1 - the best reaction

It was no surprise to see social media erupt on Tuesday as it was confirmed that Fernando Alonso will not race in Formula 1 in 2019. The two-time world champion has grown frustrated in an underperforming McLaren team and appears set for IndyCar. Here are the best reactions...

F1 REACTS

Fernando, all the best for the future, it’s been a pleasure to team up with you????! — Stoffel Vandoorne (@svandoorne) August 14, 2018

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It has been a privilege and an honour being your friend, your team mate and racing against you in @F1 @alo_oficial . I will miss you at the end of the season. https://t.co/rtn5cFnuHJ — Romain Grosjean (@RGrosjean) August 14, 2018

Te deseo todo lo mejor para el futuro! ???? https://t.co/OnOLZ7vACn — Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) August 14, 2018

pic.twitter.com/5Ro23ReZdz — Lando Norris (@LandoNorris) August 14, 2018

THE FANS CHIME IN

Im literally devastated Fernando, going to miss you in F1 you are my F1 hero. F1,won't be the Same without you champ pic.twitter.com/xM41AXBmeo — Debbie Alo#14 ????? (@debbienando14) August 14, 2018

Goodbye champ pic.twitter.com/FTRJlGj1Pj — Frank (@Frank_Gaming_) August 14, 2018

He hasn't raced in F1 since leaving @ScuderiaFerrari — Dark Horse Karting???? (@DarkHorseKartin) August 14, 2018

WHERE NEXT?

?????????@alo_oficial, DM us if you want to chat. #Indy500

#INDYCAR https://t.co/DuIfz60mTl — Indianapolis Motor Speedway (@IMS) August 14, 2018