Hamilton blown away by Alonso compliment

Fernando Alonso has left Lewis Hamilton “blown away” after paying the Englishman a huge compliment.

Fri, 11 Nov, 2011 - 14:00

Fernando Alonso has left Lewis Hamilton “blown away” after paying the Englishman a huge compliment.

Alonso and Hamilton became bitter rivals during a turbulent year for McLaren in 2007 which resulted in the double world champion leaving the team after just one season.

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