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Lewis Hamilton vs Fernando Alonso
2007 saw quite a battle between Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton, then teammates at McLaren.
Alonso, a two time world champion, was expected to take lead in the McLaren. However, it was Ron Dennis’s blue-eyed rookie Hamilton who took much of the limelight. McLaren had invested in the young British driver during his teens and expected him to prove their investment. With both drivers gunning for glory, friction was evident on the track. They had their face-off in Canada and Indianapolis before both ended up making mistakes that resulted in a loss of points and wins.
The duo eventually lost to Kimi Raikkonen, with the Finn taking his first Championship crown in the Ferrari. Hamilton, however went on to win his maiden title in 2008 beating Felipe Massa in the most exciting overtake at the last corner of the Brazilian GP. The glimpses of the battle can still be seen on track though both have switched to different teams since.
