Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso has divided opinions in the paddock, suggesting Max Verstappen was Formula One’s best driver since Michael Schumacher and snubbing seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton.
Speaking to reporters, when asked if Verstappen deserved a place among the sport’s modern greats, the 42-year-old Spaniard said: “I’ve only been wheel-to-wheel with Michael, but with Michael maybe, yes.
Watch every Practice, Qualifier & Race of The 2023 FIA Formula One World Championship Live and Ad-Break Free in racing on Kayo Sports.While Alonso’s omission of Hamilton raised eyebrows, but was no great surprise as the pair endured a highly-strained season as teammates at McLaren in 2007, Hamilton’s rookie year.
“I do hope at some stage we can fight them and actually have them in a defending position, but they should definitely enjoy the moment because they’ve worked for it.” Verstappen has very rarely received praise from Hamilton since their ferocious rivalry during the 2021 season when some unexpected decisions by officials at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix appeared to deprive the Briton of an eighth title in controversial fashion as Verstappen claimed victory.
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