Ocon to Renault and Bottas' new deal - How social media reacted
Thursday saw some of the biggest stories from the Formula 1 world this year all break in a couple of hours. As per usual there was a massive amount of reaction on social media. So how did social media react to Valtteri Bottas' new deal and Esteban Ocon's move to Renault?
The announcements
BREAKING: @ValtteriBottas to race for the Team in 2020 #VB77 https://t.co/zd223bOhr3
— Mercedes-AMG F1 (@MercedesAMGF1) August 29, 2019
NEWS Renault F1 Team is pleased to confirm @OconEsteban will join forces with @danielricciardo from 2020. The French-Australian duo will be tasked with continuing the team’s progress during its fifth season in F1.
— Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) August 29, 2019
https://t.co/vTCCRQsgzP#RSspirit pic.twitter.com/NiYyPMRA9f
The reaction
*sees announcement*
— SportPesa Racing Point F1 Team (@RacingPointF1) August 29, 2019
*deletes content plan for the day* pic.twitter.com/FqFBLu4Q2c
We can confirm that yes, @ValtteriBottas has indeed had his porridge today and will continue to do so for 2020 also #PorridgeBoss2020
— Has Bottas had his porridge today? (@ValtteriPorrid1) August 29, 2019
| Breaking - Valtteri Bottas remains at Mercedes next season
— GPblog.com (@GPblog_com) August 29, 2019
https://t.co/ntaCBHR8hM#F1 #MercedesAMGF1 @ValtteriBottas pic.twitter.com/K6AGtuqxbq
You have to feel sorry for Hulkenberg
It's a pity that the journey with Renault will end after the season, especially as we haven't been able to reach our goals yet. We had hoped to take another step forward this season, but unfortunately we haven't managed that so far. pic.twitter.com/uj24YC7A6s
— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) August 29, 2019
Me finding out Hulkenberg doesn't have a seat for next year:#f1 #Formula1 https://t.co/IS5fIXf2UU pic.twitter.com/qX1MZebWjw
— The Mediocre F1 Analyst (@Mediocre_F1) August 29, 2019