I have huge respect for him – Fernando Alonso to apologise to Lewis Hamilton

Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, Alonso, 41, said he would now remain silent on the radio to avoid further controversy.
Fernando Alonso, pictured, said he would apologise to Lewis Hamilton (Olivier Matthys/AP)
Fernando Alonso, pictured, said he would apologise to Lewis Hamilton (Olivier Matthys/AP)

Fernando Alonso apologised for calling Lewis Hamilton an “idiot” and withdrew his comment that the British driver can only race from the front.

Speaking ahead of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, Alonso, 41, said he would now remain silent on the radio to avoid further controversy.

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