Alonso's time in Formula 1 has past - Herbert

  • Published on 14 Apr 2016 15:17
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  • By: Rob Veenstra

Johnny Herbert says he stands by his recent criticism of Fernando Alonso, even after the Spaniard's angry reaction. Having written in a column that Alonso should use the occasion of his chest injuries to retire, former F1 driver Herbert was gatecrashed by the angry Spaniard live on British television during the Bahrain race weekend. "You ended up a commentator because you were not world champion," Alonso told him.

Briton Herbert, 51, looked uncomfortable during the exchange, mumbling 'Happy man' as Alonso departed, but he now says he stands by his earlier comments. He insists the incident did not "personally" affect him, "But I have to say that my wife didn't think it was funny. She said that Alonso was a little impertinent. I have to say I understand Alonso's reaction, but my opinion is clear, as it was before," the former Sauber and Jaguar driver told the Spanish sports daily Marca.

"I believe Fernando's time in formula one has past. He is no longer the future, as with other drivers like Jenson Button and Kimi Raikkonen. The future belongs to Nico Rosberg, Lewis Hamilton, Sebastian Vettel and then Max Verstappen and Carlos Sainz," Herbert added. "After Alonso's incident in Australia, my mind went back to the crash of Michael Schumacher in Singapore in 2012 -- they were similar and to me it seems to be a loss of concentration and focus on formula one."

Herbert said he thinks a good next move for Alonso would be endurance sports cars, including Le Mans. "I think it would suit him perfectly," he said. "The WEC would be a good place for him and he could even be champion, as Mark Webber did." (GMM)

khasmir

Posts: 893

There he goes again...
Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.

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  • Apr 14 2016 - 18:34

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  • lol this sore loser doesn't know when to shut up does he? Alonso is 1000% right, you are just a commentator with less than also-ran credentials. A total loser in F1 and now in F1 broadcasting. It's like Justin beerboy trying to give advice to Ali on how to go about his boxing career. Batso nusto some guys are.

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    • Apr 14 2016 - 15:22
  • f1dave

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    Alonso is just jealous because he's not a commentator.

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    • Apr 14 2016 - 16:05
  • ZUKMAN

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    At Alonso's place I would try to buy Rosberg's seat for 2017 with that Honda money. For one last drive.

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    • Apr 14 2016 - 17:42
  • khasmir

    Posts: 893

    There he goes again...
    Better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to speak and remove all doubt.

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    • Apr 14 2016 - 18:34
  • RacetoWin

    Posts: 95

    Herbert is so wrong, he needs to bw fired for making up these stupid rumors.

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    • Apr 14 2016 - 20:01

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