Lewis Hamilton has picked Fernando Alonso as his toughest rival in F1 as he prepares to make his 300th grand prix appearance at the FrenchGP
race, Hamilton named Alpine driver Alonso as the strongest competitor he has ever faced in F1.
Two-time world champion Alonso and Hamilton have not competed against each other at the front of the F1 grid since the Spaniard’s spell at Ferrari between 2010 and 2014.“I think it’s difficult to say who has necessarily been my strongest competitor, because every time you’re with someone you're in a different place of your life,” said Hamilton.
“So I would say out of pure pace, I think i would say it’s Fernando, and ability. We had some good battles, I wish we could have more. Hopefully he will continue to race, and hopefully we will have more in the future.”Asked if one race is a particular standout for him, Hamilton replied: “I think the first grand prix is always going to be one, and your first win, I would say those two – or your home Grand Prix as well.
Incidentally, no driver that has surpassed 300 grand prix has gone on to win another race in their career.
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