Lewis Hamilton’s Old Nemesis Comes Back to Haunt Him With Renewed Life

The circuits, the fans, and the FIA are all fond of Lewis Hamilton. However, it is surprising to learn that even Hamilton’s rival admires the seven-time champion. You might be wondering, how is that possible? Hamilton has raced alongside numerous F1 drivers over the course of his spectacular 16-year career. And more often than not, the Mercedes star has been embroiled in rivalries rather than just becoming friends with them. On the list of his oldest nemesis comes the name of Fernando Alonso, who seems to have come back in a renewed vigor to haunt the Englishman.

Ted Kravitz rated Alonso higher than Hamilton

Both Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso endured hardships on F1 tracks the previous season. Both the ex-Mclaren drivers arrived at the Bahrain pre-season testing to have brought a change in their fortunes. While on one side Hamilton finishes second on the last day, Alonso appeared to have impressed the analysts and experts a little more.

Some of us might have assumed it was a bluff when Toto Wolff recently revealed that Aston Martin has every chance of coming in second. However, Sky Sports reporter Ted Kravitz leveled a severe claim against Lewis Hamilton. Now, it seems we can end up witnessing another Hamilton and Alonso on-track battle. According to the motorsports.com Turkey version, sky sports reporter Ted Kravitz said, “If the Bahrain GP had been on the last day of testing, Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso would have been on the podium. Alonso would have been ahead of Ferrari and Mercedes.” 

When we hear these words, our thoughts immediately flashback to when both drivers were teammates at McLaren. After Hamilton’s victory against Alonso in the Canadian Grand Prix, things at the Woking-based garage began to boil up. However, many of the close races during that season continued, and in 2008, Alonso moved on to a subpar Renault. Alonso hasn’t engaged in any on-track battle with the Spaniard since then. But now that the Silverstone-based team is looking good, it might bring all the memories flooding back to Sir Lewis Hamilton.

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Hamilton has competed against some of the top F1 drivers and has triumphed in those arduous battles. However, when they asked the 38-year-old about his toughest competitor, can you guess who the veteran picked?

Lewis Hamilton reveals his toughest F1 rival

The majority of today’s F1 fans would probably choose Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen as the two most dangerous competitors. Yet, devoted Formula 1 fans who have been following the sport for a long time are aware of who Sir Lewis Hamilton’s strongest rivals have been. You might not believe us if we disclosed that name, so instead, let’s hear it from the man himself.

Last year, Lewis Hamilton entered the 300-GP club, which already includes double champion, Fernando Alonso. Just prior to that race, Hamilton revealed to Sky Sports, who he believed to be his toughest competitor. He said, “I remember the task of being alongside Fernando when I was 22. I was so young mentally and of course, OK in terms of skill, but it’s a lot of pressure to go against a great like him. So I would say out of pure pace, I think… I always say [my toughest opponent] is Fernando and his ability.”

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After last year’s rough patch, the legendary drivers are looking strong this season and with Aston Martin’s surprising pace, we may hope to see them going head-to-head. Given that, if the two OGs engage in their brutal battle once more, who do you believe will prevail?