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The former F1 driver and IndyCar champion gives his impression on the current top Formula 1 drivers.
Discussing with the Ferrari insider Leo Turrini's Quotidiano blog, Alex Zanardi comments: "In my opinion, Hamilton is the best of anyone who drives a car at the moment. Perhaps the only one who comes close to him in absolute terms is Alonso."
As for Sebastian Vettel, the now former four-time world champion and Ferrari's new driver, Zanardi is less convinced.
[TD="class: caption"]Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari. (Photo: Ferrari)[/TD]
"I think Vettel is a great driver," he said, "but maybe not at the level of Hamilton or Alonso. However, we are talking about a very, very competitive driver who is going to Maranello with the right spirit.
"Apart from the car, which of course is important, it will be interesting to see how Vettel and Raikkonen will go in 2015 in reaction to their latest experiences.
"In 2014, Seb was beaten by Ricciardo, and it was the same with Kimi compared with Fernando. How will the new Ferrari couple do with a car that we are told will not be on top?
"It will be very interesting to see their performance," Alex Zanardi concluded.
[TD="class: caption"]Maurizio Arrivabene and Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari. (Photo: WRi2)[/TD]
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The former F1 driver and IndyCar champion gives his impression on the current top Formula 1 drivers.
Discussing with the Ferrari insider Leo Turrini's Quotidiano blog, Alex Zanardi comments: "In my opinion, Hamilton is the best of anyone who drives a car at the moment. Perhaps the only one who comes close to him in absolute terms is Alonso."
As for Sebastian Vettel, the now former four-time world champion and Ferrari's new driver, Zanardi is less convinced.
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[TD="class: caption"]Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari. (Photo: Ferrari)[/TD]
"I think Vettel is a great driver," he said, "but maybe not at the level of Hamilton or Alonso. However, we are talking about a very, very competitive driver who is going to Maranello with the right spirit.
"Apart from the car, which of course is important, it will be interesting to see how Vettel and Raikkonen will go in 2015 in reaction to their latest experiences.
"In 2014, Seb was beaten by Ricciardo, and it was the same with Kimi compared with Fernando. How will the new Ferrari couple do with a car that we are told will not be on top?
"It will be very interesting to see their performance," Alex Zanardi concluded.
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[TD="class: caption"]Maurizio Arrivabene and Kimi Raikkonen, Ferrari. (Photo: WRi2)[/TD]
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