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Fernando Alonso believes his Formula 1 feud with Lewis Hamilton in 2007 would have been avoided with an authoritative figure
Alonso arrived at McLaren as the reigning double F1 champion, expecting to have an edge over rookie Hamilton. However, Hamilton surprised everyone with nine consecutive podiums in his maiden season, leading the Drivers’ Championship. The competition between the two escalated during qualifying in Hungary when Alonso tried to prevent Hamilton from completing his final lap. Both drivers fell short of the title that season, with Raikkonen taking advantage. Alonso blames boss Dennis for the divide in McLaren, stating that there was no control or warning given. Both drivers prioritized their individual battle over the team’s goals, seeking advantages over each other. Alonso left McLaren after one season due to the Spygate scandal. Most of what happened in 2007 remains locked away, and Alonso admits that both he and Hamilton were at fault for their immaturity and lack of teamwork. Since 2014, their paths on track have seldom crossed.
