News Details
Alonso: Schumi was my strongest rival
Despite finishing runner-up to Sebastian Vettel three times, Fernando Alonso rates Michael Schumacher as the strongest rival he has faced in F1.
Alonso entered Formula 1 in 2001, the second year of Schumacher's five year domination.
Four years later, the then Renault driver would become the one to end Schumacher's reign as he claimed the Drivers' title in 2005 and again in 2006.
Since then Alonso has go on to battle the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Kimi Raikkonen and Vettel. But it is Schumacher who he rates as the fiercest of them all.
"The strongest in Formula 1 was Michael," Alonso told the Ferrari website when asked about his past rivals.
"In the years when I was staring in...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Hamilton hails Ricciardo 'one of the best drivers'
Lewis Hamilton has called rival Daniel Ricciardo "one of the...
11y ago from TheF1Times.com
Grosjean: Lotus will bounce back in 2015
+ Romain Grosjean is certain that Lotus will avoid a repeat of its...
11y ago from RichlandF1.com
Schumacher medical records suspect was German
The suspect accused of attempting to sell Michael Schumacher's medical...
11y ago from GrandPrix.com
Schumacher medical records suspect was German –...
Schumacher medical records suspect was German – reportPosted On 11...
11y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Victoria Government rejects MotoGP requests to move...
The Victoria State Government has rejected a request from MotoGP to move...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Australian government rejects MotoGP proposal to race...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Dorna Sports unveils rebrand as part of MotoGP...
Dorna Sports has announced it will be officially known as MotoGP Sports...
8h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Carlos Ezpeleta: 'We are in hurry to lay foundations...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Understanding IndyCar's new deal with Chevrolet and...
No description available...
23h ago from Motorsport.com
Honda confirms early discussions for 2028 factory...
Honda, one of two engine manufacturers that supply IndyCar, has confirmed...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar with full time seat...
Dale Coyne Racing has made public its plans for the 2026 IndyCar season,...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Romain Grosjean returns to IndyCar, signs with Dale...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Hyundai “realistic and optimistic” in mission to...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Oliver Solberg “didn’t deserve more than P4”...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Elfyn Evans wins Swedish showdown
Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin clinched victory on Rally Sweden which ended...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC Sweden: Elfyn Evans storms to victory as Toyota...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Contract stand-off alert: Arsenal smell opportunity as...
Arsenal are plotting an ambitious move to sign the PSG superstar Ousmane...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
‘All formal steps completed' – BBC man...
Arsenal have officially agreed to a blockbuster new contract with star...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'He’s got everything to suit the best clubs in...
Former Chelsea star Emmanuel Petit has urged Arsenal to sign Julian...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Man United open internal talks to land 80m...
Igor Thiago continues to be linked with a move away from Brentford after...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Gasly tells F1 fans: Australian GP start will be ‘one to...
Alpine’s Pierre Gasly says F1 fans all over the... Read More »
54m ago from F1i.com
Christian Horner F1 return ditched on eve of 2026 season
Christian Horner's F1 comeback has reportedly... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Will this be the next topic of F1 controversy?
Starting this season, F1 cars will run on... Read More »
2h ago from RacingNews365.com
