Briton also praises "genius" Newey after Vettel stretches lead
Monday 29 October 2012 14:28, UK
Lewis Hamilton has lavished more praise on Ferrari rival Fernando Alonso, claiming the title-chasing Spaniard has driven to a higher level "than anyone else" this season.
Although he has been repeated in his public lauding of Alonso this season, Hamilton has been cooler in his praise towards Vettel, who is on course to become a triple world champion at the age of just 25. Indeed, just days after suggesting the German had been "lucky" to continue having such a competitive car in the years following his maiden title win, he has hailed the man behind the Red Bull creations, Adrian Newey, a "genius" in wake of the team's four straight victories. "Seeing Sebastian dominate the last few races doesn't come as a surprise because the Red Bull has been dominant for the past few years," The Sun quoted Hamilton as saying. "They seem to have a great capacity to improve the car. Adrian is just a genius. I can't even imagine what he's doing. He is a one-off. "I've seen their speed - there was no way I could compete with that. Even if I drive at 200 per cent and crash, I can't match it."
