Triple Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton has ignited a barrage of criticism after he questioned the depth of talent in Indycar racing after Fernando Alonso' impressive showing at this year's Indy 500. After Alonso qualified in fifth, Hamilton is quoted by L'Equipe saying, 'I looked at the times and, frankly, for his first ever qualifying for Fernando to be fifth — what does that say about Indy?' Tony Kanaan was one of the first to respond to Hamilton's apparently disparaging remarks, 'What can I say? The guy (Hamilton) competed in a two-car world championship last year and was second, so I don't think he can say much.' 'It was a pleasure to have Fernando here. He is humble,...
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