LEWIS HAMILTON is driving as well as he has been for the last eight years, claims Fernando Alonso. “This year we see that the driver is very important in F1 but not crucial. “Lewis is driving as good as he has been the last eight years. “This was a big topic, but my car was more reliable at that time and had very good performance and you cannot praise enough that package because the headlines will still be the driver. You need to have the best car and package for many, many years. “But I still believe Lewis will eventually finish the championship in front.

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