Rivals think both Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso are able to win title – Formula 1 news
The fight for the Formula 1 title between Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso keeps getting more exciting as the season approaches its end with only three more races to go while rival drivers think that both deserve the championship.
Alonso had been leading the championship grid for most of the season but with his third consecutive race win of the season at the Korean Grand Prix, Vettel took a lead of six points over him. He went on to widen the points gap by thirteen points with his
fourth win in a row in India last weekend.
With all the speculation surrounding who will win the title; McLaren’s Jenson Button, Toro Rosso's Daniel Ricciardo and Ferrari’s Felipe Massa gave the following comments at the FIA press conference in Abu Dhabi this Thursday.
“They've both done a fantastic job this year,” said Button. “You would say throughout the season Fernando has probably been - well, he has been, the more consistent. The last few races, yeah, it's been a great job by Red Bull but also a great job by Sebastian.
He's been given the equipment and he's delivered.”
Ricciardo believes that despite Vettel along with his quickest car on the grid make the best package at present but that does not decide the championship winner. He thinks that the driver needs to put equal effort in all the races and there are still three
more remaining in the season. he stated that Red Bull might have the pace but Ferrari has got experience which makes it difficult to predict the end of the season.
“I think both drivers have had a fantastic Championship,” said Massa.
Massa added that Alonso has been giving a good performance throughout the season but Vettel has been much better in the second half.
“I think we are talking about two drivers one of which will win and who we will say deserved it. But anyway, I hope Fernando will win,” he added in support of his teammate.
Vettel himself has been admitting his own uncertainty about becoming the youngest triple champion confessing that his rival should not be underestimated while Alonso has vowed to bring the best competition.
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