Lewis Hamilton is on the hunt for Michael Schumacher's records.
He makes a surprising statement about the relationship with the German legend.
Lewis Hamilton
finally
wants to
set
Michael Schumacher's *
winning record
at the
Nürburgring
.
The two apparently never had a special relationship.
Fernando Alonso
decides who is the better driver for him.
Nürburgring - In just under a week it will be time,
Formula 1 *
returns to the
Nürburgring
.
World Championship leader
Lewis Hamilton
has a mission there: to finally set the record for Formula 1 legend
Michael Schumacher
.
Even in
Sochi * he
could have made the historic
91st Grand Prix victory
perfect and caught up with the German.
After starting from pole it was only enough for third place due to time penalties.
At
the Eifel Grand Prix
, the Brit wants to launch another attack.
But what kind of relationship did the two exceptional drivers actually have?
Formula 1 - Lewis Hamilton on Michael Schumacher: "Never really had a relationship with him"
Hamilton gave the answer in an interview.
“I never really had a relationship with him,” is the surprising statement from the Mercedes * driver.
Afterwards, he emphasizes that he has great respect for the seven-time world champion: "It was always just pure admiration".
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Ready to put that work in. 💪🏾
A post shared by Lewis Hamilton (@lewishamilton) on Sep 27, 2020 at 3:57 am PDT
So on a personal level, there doesn't seem to be much to talk about.
But after a little thought, Hamilton comes up with something.
"In Abu Dhabi *
we swapped our helmets once, and that was a really big thing for me back then.
That the great Michael Schumacher took the time to do it.
To this day it is the most valuable helmet in my collection, ”he explains proudly.
Son Mick
is well on his way to following in his father's footsteps *.
Formula 1: Schumacher or Hamilton?
Fernando Alonso has clear favorites
With a relatively high probability, Lewis Hamilton will not only set the winning record this season, but also the record for most world titles.
Then he would be the same as the great Michael Schumacher - so naturally it makes sense to compare the two.
Who is - or was - the better driver?
For the Spaniard
Fernando Alonso
, the matter is clear.
He was now commenting on that very question.
Alonso, who will return to Formula 1 next season, fought several fights with both drivers.
So who should know if not him?
"Hamilton is very good and the best of his generation," he told
Sport Bild.
But he didn't win the World Cup with McLaren * when he was
Jenson Button's
team-mate
.
At Mercedes,
Nico Rosberg also won
the World Cup.
Michael never had such things, he always won, ”said Alonso.
"For me, Michael is one step ahead, he had that certain something."
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Queda muy poco para empezar mi trabajo con el equipo este 2020. Simulador, asistir a Grandes Premios, ayudar en lo que pueda, y preparar todo para la vuelta.
Pilas cargadas.
Vamos a por ello ✊️ @ renaultf1team
A post shared by Fernando Alonso (@fernandoalo_oficial) on Sep 8, 2020 at 7:08 am PDT
Formula 1: Alonso feels with Sebastian Vettel - "The technical possibilities were missing"
The former Ferrari * driver also commented on the current situation of
Sebastian Vettel *
.
He sympathizes with the German.
“When you sign with Ferrari, you assume you can win the World Cup.
I think he lacked the right car and the technical capabilities at the right moment, ”the Spaniard looks back.
(epp)
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