Fernando Alonso: #PlacesAlonsoWouldRatherBe after Brazilian GP

One day Fernando, one day

The Brazilian Grand Prix will probably not go down as one of the most exciting races in history, but it did provide one memorable moment.

Fernando Alonso, fresh from another early exit in qualifying following his McLaren's engine failure, decided to make the most of his spare time to grab a marshal's chair and soak up the sun.

It has been a miserable season for the two-time world champion, who has retired from seven races and finished in the top 10 just twice, but at least he was able to see the funny side.

As did the fans, pouncing on the chance to have a bit of fun with Alonso's antics. And so, #PlacesAlonsoWouldRatherBe was born:

In space no-one can hear you scream: "GP2 engine! GP2 engine!"

One day Fernando, one day

It's life, Jim, but not as we know it

Where's Alonso? He is in there, somewhere

From on the beach...

...to among the penguins

"Out!" A word all too familiar to Fernando Alonso in qualifying this season

Wash all your troubles away...

Even the F1 teams were joining in the fun

Fernando Alonso, ever the good egg, clearly enjoyed all the memes...

...And he even joined in the fun, posting this image to his Instagram account