News Details
Zetsche downplays Alonso praise as 'politeness'
Daimler chairman and head of Mercedes-Benz, Dr Dieter Zetsche, has downplayed comments he made toward Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso in which he praised the Spaniard. The German described Alonso as "perhaps the best driver" on the grid, during a visit to Spain last week. However when questioned about the comments during a press conference, he explained that he was being polite in the company of the Spanish King. "I was in Spain," he said. "[King] Juan Carlos was present. I am a polite man." Zetsche however reaffirmed his praise toward Alonso amid rumours he is looking to jump ship from Ferrari to a rival, potentially Mercedes, as the Italian outfit's struggles...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from TheF1Times.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Alonso annoyed by lack of praise from Ferrari
Fernando Alonso has welcomed comments from the head of Mercedes-Benz,...
9y ago from TheF1Times.com
Lack of praise irks Alonso
Fernando Alonso has welcomed comments by Daimler Chairman Dieter Zetsche...
9y ago from SkySports.com
Ferrari's Montezemolo heaps praise on Alonso
Fernando Alonso has received praise from Ferrari president Luca di...
9y ago from TheF1Times.com
Ferrari: Alonso is the best
Ferrari President Luca di Montezemolo has been quick to praise Fernando...
9y ago from SkySports.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Yamaha to test completely new MotoGP bike at Jerez
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Raul Fernandez set to get 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike at...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Quartararo: Marquez's Honda exit ‘woke a lot of...
Fabio Quartararo believes Marc Marquez's exit from Honda last term 'woke a...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Could Acosta get a Verstappen-like mid-season...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
McLaughlin issues statement following St. Pete...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
McLaughlin disputes IndyCar's claim that rules...
Scott McLaughlin was one of the two Team Penske IndyCar drivers that were...
5h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Full-time IndyCar move “an option” says supersub...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
O’Ward retroactively given St. Pete win after Team...
The NTT IndyCar Series announced on Wednesday that all three Team Penske...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Ford simulator boosting M-Sport WRC Puma performances
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Auction raises more than 50K for Craig Breen Foundation
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
FIA not at war with manufacturers over 2025 WRC...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
ERC star Sesks secures WRC Rally1 graduation with...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal to compete with La Liga giants for midfielder...
Arsenal are keen on signing the Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva...
52m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Liverpool's defeat also a lesson for Arsenal +...
Morning all. I watched last night's Merseyside derby more in hope than...
52m ago from Arseblog.com
Arsenal Transfer News Roundup: Gunners not eyeing...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal face huge Premier League competition for Real...
Whether or not Arsenal go on to win their first Premier League title in 20...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Audi agree LONG-TERM F1 deal with star driver
Audi have agreed a long-term deal for the first... Read More »
22m ago from GPFans.com
Blue Mist: Just how Azzurro will Ferrari be in Miami?
So, Ferrari will race with blue on its cars in... Read More »
52m ago from GrandPrix247.com
Parc Ferme: Surprised at Shanghai
I had high hopes for the Shanghai International... Read More »
52m ago from GrandPrix247.com