F1 News: Fernando Alonso apologizes for criticizing Lewis Hamilton and calls him a legend × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix News

He is a legend of our time - Fernando Alonso apologizes to Lewis Hamilton for harsh 2022 F1 Belgian GP criticism

By A. Ayush Chatterjee Modified 02 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Alpine F1 driver Fernando Alonso speaks to the media during previews ahead of the 2022 F1 Dutch GP. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images) Fernando Alonso has apologized for his disparaging comments about Lewis Hamilton during the 2022 F1 Belgian GP, admitting that the Briton is a legend of this generation. Hamilton started in P4 and found himself wheel-to-wheel with Alonso by the time the pair had reached the end of the Kemmel straight. However, Alonso was not afforded enough space by the seven-time world champion, who ended up colliding before subsequently retiring for want of an uncharacteristic error. The Alpine driver did not hold back on the radio, calling Hamilton an "idiot" who was incapable of driving unless he started at the front of the grid. Fernando Alonso has since retracted his criticism, claiming it was said in the heat of the moment. He also insinuated that the press had made a mountain out of a molehill and that it would not have been so had Lewis Hamilton not been British. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Speaking to the media ahead of the 2022 F1 Dutch GP, the Spaniard said: "It made a huge thing. First of all it's Lewis, he's a champion. He's a legend of our time. And then when you say something, and I'm sorry to repeat this, against a British driver, there is a huge media involvement after that. They've been saying a lot of things to Checo [Perez], to Carlos [Sainz], to me. "If you say something to a Latin driver, everything is a little bit more fun. When you say something to others, it's a little bit more serious, but anyway, yes I apologise." Fernando Alonso also confirmed that he does not believe Lewis Hamilton can only race when starting at the front of the pack. He explained: "No, I don't believe [that he can only drive and start in first]. It's not that I believe or don't believe, there are facts that it is not that way. It is something that you say in the heat of the moment, but nothing that I said is true and there are facts that are completely the opposite. So I have huge respect."

Martin Brundle defends Lewis Hamilton from Fernando Alonso s criticism following 2022 F1 Belgian GP

View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Former F1 driver Martin Brundle defended Lewis Hamilton after he was criticized by Fernando Alonso for crashing into him at the 2022 F1 Belgian GP. In his column for Sky Sports, Brundle batted for his compatriot when he discussed the incident between the two world champions. He wrote: "Mercedes just couldn’t switch their tyres on in qualifying but would undoubtedly be better in a warm dry race. Lewis Hamilton didn’t get a chance to find out because of a rare error into the Les Combes chicane when he simply pinched into the side of Fernando Alonso whilst trying to go around the outside, and flying through the air." Brundle went on to add: "Lewis said he couldn’t see Fernando in his blind spot but frankly, he was bound to be there somewhere, and the Spaniard tried his best to stay to the inside and give space. Lewis saw the footage and immediately put his hand up and correctly accepted full responsibility." The Sky pundit then called Lewis Hamilton one of the fairest and cleanest drivers in the history of the sport. He cast his mind back to the 2021 Sao Paolo GP when the Briton overcame a 25-place grid penalty on a sprint weekend to win the feature race. He wrote: "Fernando’s radio comments, albeit fuelled by anger and adrenaline, about Lewis only being able to win from the front were in my opinion wholly inaccurate and unfair. "Lewis is one of the fairest and cleanest drivers in the history of F1, he hasn’t needed to resort to too many professional fouls given his relentless speed, and just cast your mind back to Brazil last year to remember how he can scythe through the field. Twice.' While the pair appear to have moved on from the incident, it remains to be seen if tensions will boil over should the two race each other this weekend in Zandvoort. What's your favorite race of the 2022 season so far? Tell us in the comments below.. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी