Former Scuderia Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso believes only Lewis Hamilton knows if moving to the Italian side in 2021 is the right call, saying it is a “very personal” decision. Having won a sixth Drivers’ title this season, Hamilton is the favourite for next year’s championship.
Should the Brit achieve the feat, it will not only be his fourth in a row but he will also match Michael Schumacher’s unprecedented seven. With little else left to achieve in F1 after that, Hamilton is being linked to a move to Formula 1’s most iconic team, Scuderia Ferrari. Alonso, who made the move himself but without championship success, was asked for his thoughts at the Abu Dhabi GP.
“That’s a very good question but I think it’s also a very personal answer [that Lewis has to give],” Alonso told Channel 4 – “He has to consider all the possible situations and ingredients in the mix and make the decision. I think it is very personal.” – he explained. Asked what he would do in Hamilton’s situation, he replied: “I don’t know…I think there will probably be some loyalty to put into place with Mercedes as well for all the achievements they’ve had together. Also I don’t know what Mercedes are thinking as well [about their own future] for 2021.” – the Spanish driver added.
Fernando Alonso was then asked for his thoughts on Hamilton following his latest title win and thinks the Brit is on a par in terms of ability to Schumacher: “It’s amazing what he is doing in F1 right now,” Alonso said – “The combination between himself and the team is very dominant. I think this championship was quite difficult for him. Ferrari was strong and so too were Red Bull for some parts of the season. I think it’s difficult to say [whether he is better than Michael Schumacher]. I think Lewis is at the same level at least.” – Former Scuderia Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso concluded.
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