Quote:
Originally Posted by Autobacs
Number one, finishing in equal points does not equal a whooping. Impressive for a rookie because the expectation was ALO would dominate Ham BUT, Ham's titles validates that ALO was most definitely up there in talent, which most experts concur with.
|
The off at China (bald wet weather tyres on a wet pit entry) and the gearbox glitch at Brazil separated Hamilton from taking the championship in his rookie year (and a big points difference over Alonso)
Most everyone knows Alonso was bested that season (including Alonso).
Even as a two time world champion having beaten Schumacher (in an arguably inferior car), Alonso's stock never fully recovered from that year.
Trying to make out otherwise is a tough challenge.