The F1 world reacts to Alonso's announcement

Since Fernando Alonso announced he will leave F1 at the end of the season, the F1 world has gone mad on Twitter. The general consensus is that fans aren't that sad he is leaving. In fact, they are sadder that he has had a bad car over the last few seasons. We take a look at what teams and drivers have posted to recognise Alonso's announcement.  

McLaren Racing today confirms that double F1 World Champion Fernando Alonso will not race in Formula 1 in 2019. https://t.co/hbOCGZP3E2

— McLaren (@McLarenF1) August 14, 2018

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

Que gusto compartir estos años las pistas contigo!! Eres grande Fer todo el éxito en tu próxima etapa de vida https://t.co/mbheHZfhcW

— Sergio Pérez (@SChecoPerez) August 14, 2018

Te deseo todo lo mejor para el futuro! https://t.co/OnOLZ7vACn

— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) August 14, 2018