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Fernando Alonso has been tipped to get the better of Lewis Hamilton in this year’s F1 season, in what will be a dual between two of the sport’s elder statesmen.
In the upcoming Formula 1 season, Fernando Alonso is expected to outperform Lewis Hamilton, marking a clash between two seasoned competitors in the sport.
Alonso, a two-time champion, will embark on his 23rd F1 season and will reach the age of 45 by the end of the calendar year.
Hamilton, who just turned 41, is entering his 20th season, his first as Alonso’s teammate at McLaren.
Despite Hamilton’s vast accomplishments, he faced challenges last season with Ferrari, failing to secure a single top-three finish amid concerns over the F1 era and his Ferrari SF-25 car.
On the Stay on Track podcast, former racer Herbert suggested that Alonso may excel in extracting performance from his car compared to Hamilton, who appeared to struggle with his vehicle.
The dynamic between Alonso and Hamilton stretches back to their contentious tenure as McLaren teammates in 2007, highlighting their enduring rivalry on the track.
