Ex-F1 driver declares Fernando Alonso better than legends Michael Schumacher and Ayrton Senna
Tarso Marques believes that Fernando Alonso is a better driver than both Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher.
Fernando Alonso Michael Schumacher (image via IMAGO)
Fernando Alonso, a two-time F1 world champion, is seen as one of the sport’s greatest drivers. Known for his skill, determination, and smart race strategies, he has always pushed F1 limits.
Fernando Alonso, who won the championship in 2005 and 2006, holds the record for the most race starts in F1. With 32 Grand Prix wins, he is famous for extracting the best performance from even the toughest cars.
Alonso’s ability, combined with his strategic brilliance, has kept him a formidable force on the track, even at the age of 42. Tarso Marques, a teammate to Alonso at Minardi, has stated that the Spaniard was a better driver than Michael Schumacher and Aryton Senna.
Marques argued that Alonson makes fewer mistakes than Senna made in his whole racing career. He even stated that the 42-year-old was better than Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Marques also drew parallels between Alonso and Schumacher. Their battles on the track during the mid-2000s were some of the most intense in F1 history. They pushed each other to the limit, resulting in thrilling races and strategic duels.
However, the German ended up with more championships (seven) to his name than the Spaniard. Despite this, Marques believes that the 42-year-old was better than Schumacher in their battles.
Tarso Marques believes Fernando Alonso is on par with Lewis Hamilton
Besides stating that Fernando Alonso was better than Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, Tarso Marques also said that he is just as talented as Lewis Hamilton. The Mercedes driver, who debuted in 2007 and won his first championship in 2008, impressed with his ability to adapt quickly.
Marques pointed out that Alonso shares this talent of fast learning with the Brit. He believes that if Alonso had a competitive car, he would have won as many titles as Hamilton.
At the age of 42, Alonso remains optimistic about still achieving great things in F1. With Adrian Newey joining Aston Martin in 2025, Alonso may finally get a competitive car for a third championship before retiring.
Gaurang Kadam
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