Fernando Alonso has given Lewis Hamilton the highest compliment possible, claiming the four-time world champion is "one of the greatest" drivers in Formula 1.
The pair are well-known for their turbulent season together at McLaren in 2007, and the Briton has admitted he could never work with the Spaniard, but they have grown a respect for each other in the decade since.
Many would arguably put Alonso ahead of Hamilton in terms of talent, putting his lack of success in comparison down to some poor decisions but the 36-year-old believes Lewis has proven himself at different stages.
“Lewis is one of the greatest drivers in our sport and he showed that, especially in McLaren times when they were struggling," he said in Brazil.
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The current McLaren driver also brushes aside those that put Hamilton's achievements down to limited competition, particularly since 2014.
"The last three championships obviously the Mercedes has been the dominant car, but he deserves the success that he is having now because he showed that talent many, many times," he claimed.
