Montezemolo: Alonso ‘the best driver in the world’ Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has praised Fernando Alonso as “the best driver in the world” following some cryptic comments from his driver. Alonso was asked during a media session on Wednesday about comments from Mercedes chairman Dieter Zetsche which praised him, and responded with some strange words about a lack of support. “Its always welcome when people see your job in a good way and respect what you try to do and what you try to achieve,” Alonso said. “Its sometimes strange to see good comments and compliments from people from outside, and from the other side that are supposed to be close to you there are the opposite comments. “So thats motivating. Thats motivating for me and its good to receive good comments, but its funny when you see the opposite in your closest friends.” Following those comments, a Ferrari press release on Thursday morning carried quotes from Montezemolo praising Alonsos talents. “Fernando is the best driver in the world, who always gives 200% in the races,” Montezemolo said. “He knows how much I count on him, even away from the race track, in terms of his contribution and the impetus he gives to the team. I think its incredible that there are still some so-called experts who dont understand that and are always looking for a polemical situation that simply doesnt exist”. With Alonso also having said on Wednesday that he has yet to see any changes made by new team-principal Marco Mattiacci, Montezemolo said his influence will be felt in time. “The truth is that he and Kimi [Raikkonen], another incredible driver, need a competitive Ferrari and giving them that is our sole objective. We are working very hard, starting with Marco Mattiacci, who knows what needs to be done and who will instigate many changes at a technical and organizational level and in speeding up the decision-making process. Thats what I want, as do our drivers and our fans, while all the rest is just idle chat”.
Posted on: Fri, 23 May 2014 14:51:25 +0000
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