Despite two relatively challenging seasons with Mercedes GP, Michael Schumacher has nothing left to prove in F1. This is the view of Ferrari's Fernando Alonso, who believes his rival will always remain ‘a champion’ to the rest of the field.
The Oviedo man says Schumacher’s less impressive results during his second stint in the sport have largely been caused by the car he has driven, rather than there being a distinct lack of personal performance on the experienced German's side.
"We know that in F1, the car is the most important part and Mercedes did not have a very good year," he told TotalRace. "But I believe that if they have a competitive car, capable of winning races, both Rosberg and Michael can be favourites. We have to respect them."
When asked to pick a driver he would like to go up against in any form of motorsport, Alonso said seven-time Champion Schumacher would be his firm choice.
"I would choose Michael Schumacher, who will always be a champion for all of us, because we respect a driver who has won seven world championships. He is a driver who has nothing more to prove and was always very fast."
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