Lewis Hamilton: "Alonso retirement would be a shame"

  • Published on 29 Aug 2016 12:41
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  • By: Fergal Walsh

Three time world champion Lewis Hamilton has said that it would be a real shame if McLaren driver Fernando Alonso was to retire from the sport.

Alonso has already stated that if he thinks the 2017 cars aren't very fun to drive, he may consider leaving Formula One. Hamilton and Alonso endured an intense rivalry in 2007 when the two were team-mates at McLaren.

Hamilton however, appreciates the talent that Alonso has and said it would be sad if he wasn't able to compete with him again.

“It was a period (2007) in which I learned a lot and I think he did too. From there, we both made decisions that led to where we are now, but I honestly don’t think I had much influence on his current situation."

“For me, he is still one of the best drivers out there, and I would love it if McLaren give him a car that he can fight to win again and I can battle him again too."

“I think if Fernando retires at the end of next year and I can’t compete with him again, it would be a shame — a real shame. It would not be good for Formula One to lose someone of his level of talent,” Hamilton added.

"At the end of the day, he should fight for the world championship each year but doesn’t have the chance. I think in this last period, he has coped really well — I’m not sure in the same situation I would have, racing at the back, at a team that theoretically should be up front."

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