With the Formula 1 season wrapped and dusted, the drivers look back on some intense battles that took place throughout the season. Without a doubt, one of the best fights the racing community has witnessed was the Hungarian Grand Prix between Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso.
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Drivers such as Lando Norris, Daniel Ricciardo, George Russell, Nicholas Latifi, Pierre Gasly and Yuki Tsunoda reacted to their battle on track.
F1 drivers give their input as Hamilton battled Alonso in Hungary
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Hamilton could have pushed himself to the limit all season as long as he had an intense battle with Max Verstappen. At the Hungarian Grand Prix, however, he had to compete against his former McLaren teammate.
F1 reporters Sam Collins and Will Buxton also commented on the fight. Buxton said, “That was magic,” Collins said, “It was like the old master imposing the manners on the young horse.” Buxton soon responded by saying, “But they’re both the old masters now.” As their fight went on , Buxton added: “And Lewis is trying to move around the outside of turn four, no one can do that at turn 4,” added Collins, “especially Fernando Alonso,” “Elbows out, I loved it and it was fair , probably fair,” concluded Buxton.
Formula One F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – July 31, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton in action during practice REUTERS/David W Cerny
Ricciardo said: “One of the battles of El *****.” Gasly was surprised and asked: “What did they touch? no way did they actually touch.”
After seeing Alonso’s move, Russell said, “Squeezed him nice there,” added his Canadian teammate, “Any other track he would have gone right past; this is Budapest.”
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How did the race go for Lewis?
Hamilton pushed his limits as he tried to get past the Spaniard. In the end he was able to overtake but finished the race in third place. It didn’t end there for the knight, however, as Sebastian Vettel was disqualified, resulting in the Mercedes driver being promoted to second place. Alonso had to settle for fourth place, collecting 12 points in the process.
Formula One F1 – Hungarian Grand Prix – Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary – August 1, 2021 Mercedes’ third placed Lewis Hamilton celebrates on the podium after the race REUTERS/Florion Goga
With next season just around the corner, do you see more clashes between the two world champions in 2022? Do let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.
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