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Fernando Alonso’s Four-Word Radio Meltdown Shakes Imola GP

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Samriddhi Jaiswal | Last updated May 18, 2025 11:40 AM ET

Fernando Alonso’s radio meltdown at the Imola GP caught everyone’s attention after the two-time World Champion let loose a furious four-word outburst that perfectly captured his frustration.

Starting 5th on the grid after a strong qualifying performance, Alonso looked poised for points. But as the race progressed, his Aston Martin faded.

When Yuki Tsunoda—driving the second Red Bull car—cleanly passed him, Alonso dropped to 13th, triggering an explosive moment on team radio.

“It’s a wreck. I’m the unluckiest driver in the [expletive] world,” Alonso shouted, a four-word phrase that summed up the difficult weekend for both driver and team.

This outburst wasn’t entirely out of character. Alonos is known for his fiery passion and brutally honest feedback, especially when things don’t go his way.

But this latest meltdown underscores a growing frustration at Aston Martin, where progress has seemingly stalled since the early promise of 2023.

Fernando Alonso team radio: “Yeah, it is going to be torture, it is a wreck, I am the UNLUCKIEST driver on the ***** world” pic.twitter.com/Hze2CSg8u9
— Aston Martin F1 updates (@startonpole) May 18, 2025

Tsunoda’s pass only added to Alonso’s visible anguish, with Aston Martin development falling behind rivals.

At Imola, the headlines won’t just remember Verstappen’s stunning overtake or Ferrari’s struggles—but Alonso’s four-word radio meltdown that revealed the depth of his frustration.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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