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Alonso downplays Hamilton’s role in Mercedes’ rise: “He didn’t build anything”
In the past decade, F1 has seen dominant periods from Mercedes and Red Bull. Mercedes, starting in 2014, capitalized on the new engine regulations and went on to win seven consecutive drivers’ championships and eight constructors’ championships, making it the most dominant period in F1 history. Similarly, with the introduction of new regulations in 2022, Red Bull has been dominating the sport with Verstappen. The notion of drivers “building” teams has been a criticism aimed at Alonso, given his history of falling out with key personnel and switching teams. However, Alonso believes that the idea of drivers building teams is a myth, as he points to the role of regulations and technical decisions as the primary factors in team success. According to him, the driver’s input, feedback, personality, and driving style have less impact compared to technical aspects in determining team performance in F1.
Source: Crash.net
