They were great rivals between 2010 and 2013, so Sebastian Vettel knows well what Fernando Alonso is capable of. The German won those four titles, but has no problem recognizing the enormous talent of the Spanish driver.
The Formula 1 Recently, it is written with great duels between champions and one of the most intense was the one between Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso between 2010 and 2013, with the German in Red Bull Racing and the Spanish in Scuderia Ferrari.
Now, both share a track framed in Aston Martin and Alpine respectively, so they fight again for common goals, although this time more modest. Alonso recently turned 40 and shared a press conference with Vettel, who in addition to congratulating him in a very funny way, dedicated a few flattering words to him.
“When I grew up Michael was number 1 and he was something like impossible to beat, but Fernando started to beat him”
«I enjoy duels with him, the first race that Fernando was back this year we had a bit of a fight and actually he was smiling because I’m looking forward to more this year and I think we had little, ”Vettel began.
«I always enjoy Fernando. I mean, in 2003 I was in front of the TV and I remember when he won his first race. I think his talent is undeniable. I think his skills on the track are the greatest the sport has seen and did something that I thought was impossible to do, which was beat Michael (Schumacher)recalls the German driver, who at that time was close to making his Formula 1 debut.
“When I grew up Michael was number 1 and he was kind of impossible to beat, but Fernando started to beat him, so I think it’s an achievement. Obviously he has had a very long career with so many different cars, so I consider it a pleasure to run alongside him and fight him on the track », he concluded.