The weekend of Formula 1 heated up before Saturday’s qualifying with the media and users taking statements from Fernando Alonso in ‘De Telegraaf’.
The Spaniard pointed out that both Verstappen titles like yours have added value compared to seven for Hamilton as both he and the Dutchman have had rivals beyond their respective team-mates.
“I have a lot of respect for Lewis but, it’s different when you win seven world titles having to fight alone against your teammate. I think a championship like that is of less value than when you have fought against other drivers with equivalent or even better equipment. Max’s titles are worth more than Hamilton’s“, he pointed.
“In 2005 and 2006 I had a good start to the year and was able to build up an advantage. Then others had a better car, but I was able to manage that difference. I never had to fight with my teammate Giancarlo Fisichella to win the title. Max has fought with Sergio Pérez or Alex Albon to win races,” he added.
Of course, once his words were distorted and taken as contempt for his partner in McLaren In 2007, Alonso downplayed the matter by stating in networks that “all the titles are amazing, well deserved and inspiring.”
then it came a photo of Hamilton on the podium at Indianapolis 2007 which got a response from Fernando with an image of his time in ferraribut the issue has not remained that way.
After the race in Mexico, Hamilton, who came second, referred to the two-time champion’s words again: “I really don’t have much to say about that, it makes me laugh. I have tried to be very respectful throughout these years. For example, when they have asked me who has been the best driver I have competed against, I’ve only thrown praise“.
“It’s certainly interesting to see the feedback on this, but it doesn’t really matter. That’s why I only put a thumbs upLewis added at the FIA press conference after the GP, which instead of settling the issue, added a little more fuel to a fire that has been burning since 2007, the year in which he made his debut in Formula 1.