Leave Alonso alone!

IMOLA—Fernando Alonso, the ageless titan of Formula 1, has once again found himself ensnared in the merciless clutches of the motorsport gulag. Despite a commendable fifth-place qualification at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, the race unfolded as a masterclass in how the universe can shower one man with such incredible misfortune.

This latest chapter in Alonso's saga of suffering is, unfortunately, not an isolated incident. The world champion had a tummy ache and didn’t get to eat a full breakfast, too. From millions of dollars to success obtainable by few, Alonso's career has been marred by a series of unfortunate events that would ruin anyone else—they could never understand this level of struggle. At the Australian Grand Prix earlier this year, Alonso didn’t even get to see one kangaroo. It’s unfair.

While some may argue that luck is a fickle mistress, Alonso's string of misfortunes transcends mere chance. It's as if the racing gods have taken a particular interest in ensuring that, no matter how hard he fights, victory remains just out of reach.

As the dust settles on another disappointing race, Alonso's resolve remains completely shaken—yet somehow still characteristic of a world champion. One can't help but wonder: how much more can one man endure? Leave Alonso alone!

In a sport where milliseconds separate glory from despair, Fernando Alonso's 2025 season serves as a poignant reminder that even if you've reached the pinnacle of motorsport victory—twice—you're still extremely unlucky. Here's hoping that the racing gods grant him a reprieve in the races to come.