Alonso: Hamilton is a deserved Champion

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Monday 3rd November 2008

Even referring to the Englishman by his Christian name, Fernando Alonso has graciously declared Lewis Hamilton a deserved World Champion.

Alonso endured a fractious relationship with Hamilton during their year together at McLaren and gave an indication of his lingering resentment last month when he vowed to do all he could to help Ferrari's Felipe Massa win the title. But in the wake of Hamilton's last-gasp triumph, Alonso refused to underplay Hamilton's achievement in breaking his own record to become F1's youngest-ever champion.

"In the end, Lewis won and scored more points and the driver who scores the most is the best driver," the Spaniard observed. "Lewis deserves his time and I congratulate him."

According to reports, Alonso even made a point of visiting the McLaren garage - possibly for the first time this year - to congratulate his rival. "Well done," the holder of the 2005 and 2006 titles is reported to have said as he put an arm around Hamilton.

Meanwhile, Renault are expected to announce on Wednesday their driver line-up for the 2009 season, with Alonso poised to remain with the team for at least another year.

Your Comments

sulually

"mlozano,,dont try to dish out what u cant eat. getting very offended. hammilton is the king.well said veritas."

mlozano

"Veritas you missed my point completely. I think we would agree on many of the particular points you express. However, it is quite obvious that you and I have very different views on what is or is not acceptable to post. That is all. Have a nice life."

psychosid

"Well i am also half spanish and live in a little spanish village so the people around me are spanish and they have no resentmant with Lewis and they also say Alonso is a cry baby and spits his dummy out, but you cant take it away from him he is a very good driver if only he stopped trying to be a prima dona."

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