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Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso were involved in a huge rivalry in 2007 while both driving for McLaren
Despite being the oldest drivers on the F1 grid and having grown to respect each other, Alonso and Hamilton are still not the best of friends to this day.
Their feud dates back to the 2007 F1 season when they were teammates at McLaren, but tensions arose due to Hamilton’s strong performances and perceived preferential treatment.
Alonso, a two-time world champion, was not thrilled about sharing the spotlight with the young rookie British driver.
The rivalry between the two drivers was further fueled by internal team dynamics and differences in treatment.
Even after all these years, the animosity between Alonso and Hamilton persists, evident in their interactions both on and off the track.
Their ongoing rivalry serves as a reminder of the intense competition and personal rivalries that can unfold in the world of Formula 1.
