What happened: Formula 1's official account resurfaced footage of Fernando Alonso's start at the 2011 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, where he surged from fourth on the grid into the lead off the line. The throwback frames the launch as one of the standout opening laps from his home race.

Why it matters: The clip recirculates as a reminder of Alonso's enduring status as a crowd favorite in Spain, where his starts have long energized the Barcelona grandstands. It lands amid his ongoing 2026 campaign, where Alonso most recently moved into P10 at Monaco after a penalty elsewhere on the grid.

What to watch: Attention turns back to the live 2026 season as Alonso continues his current campaign, with his next race weekend the marker to watch.