Despite Fernando Alonso’s Insulting Dig, Lewis Hamilton Pays Huge Compliment to His Arch-Rival Before the Much Anticipated Battle

The 2023 Canadian GP qualifying rounds presented a stage of surprises and uncertainties​. Among the highlights was Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton finding himself fourth on the grid, a commendable feat considering the tricky conditions. However, the recent dig by Fernando Alonso, who accused Hamilton and Mercedes of underplaying the strength of their W14 car, added an extra layer of tension to the proceedings​. But the calm and collected Hamilton had only nice things to say about Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen.

Alonso had some pointed opinions. He directly took a jab at Hamilton, as he said, “He’s been lucky, or lucky enough, to be in a dominant car for many years and when that happens…,” before quickly changing course. This added an unexpected twist to the proceedings. But Hamilton dealt with swiftly as his turn came up and said possibly the best things about his rival.

In a show of sportsmanship and respect, Hamilton praised both Verstappen and Alonso, anticipating a thrilling race ahead. He said, “I am very grateful that we are on the second row, and I think the team has done a great job this weekend to put us there. I think and hope that our race pace will be stronger than we showed today, so maybe tomorrow we will be fighting with the two best drivers, Alonso and Max [Verstappen], I hope we can put pressure on at least one of them.”

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Hamilton’s optimism and dedication to the sport stood out, despite Alonso’s critical remarks, reflecting his professional attitude towards competition. He admitted to the difficulties the new generation of cars presents, particularly in wet conditions, yet maintained a positive outlook for the coming race.

Lewis Hamilton’s Rebuttal and the Race Ahead

Hamilton’s performance on the track backed up his response to Alonso’s dig, going beyond mere words. In a post-qualifying reflection, Hamilton noted the difficulties of the session but still expressed satisfaction with his and his team’s efforts. “It was fun, but also difficult,” he shared, detailing the challenges of getting the tires up to temperature and keeping the car on track​.

He said, “With this generation of cars, it’s much harder than in previous years to get temperature in the tires, the car is so rigid, so fast, fast, and difficult to keep it on track for everyone.”

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