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Thursday, 17 November 2005 |
Fernando Alonso tipped as next Michael Schumacher
Renault boss Flavio Briatore has tipped world champion Fernando Alonso
to match Michael Schumacher's unparalleled successes in Formula One.
The Italian guided the seven-time world champion to his first title at
Benetton and has now watched Fernando Alonso do likewise.
"There is a great chance for Fernando to become a new Schumacher, and perhaps surpass him one day," said Flavio Briatore.
"But it is easier to become champion than to stay champion and helping Fernando to do that is our challenge."
Fernando Alonso is also staying cautious about his chances ahead of the new season which opens in Bahrain on 12 March.
The 24-year-old Spaniard has already gone down in history alongside
Michael Schumacher as the youngest F1 champion and as the first to come
from Spain but despite finally fulfilling his potential in
record-breaking style, the Fernando Alonso still insists he has a lot
to learn.
"I am always learning, as soon as I get in the car," said Fernando Alonso.
"Tyres, chassis, engine, there's always something to learn and analyse.
"We all start on a level playing field. I hope we can make a perfect preparation, and maybe do it again.
"There is only one secret - working very, very hard."
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