Drama between Hamilton and Alonso in F1

Are they buddies? Or do they just want to see the other fail like a miserable moron?

For now, they are saying they are ''buddies.'' For one, McLaren - Mercedes rookie driver Lewis Hamilton claims his relationship with his two-time F1 World Champion teammate, Fernando Alonso, is becoming ''closer and closer.'' Whatever the hell that means.

In Indianapolis, the same track where Lewis Hamilton established his mark in North America for the second consecutive weekend, the two McLaren - Mercedes machines were at peace. They appear so anyway.

When Lewis Hamilton won his second career win in Formula One at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, after denying Fernando Alonso EVERY SINGLE opportunity to get in front, the defending F1 World Champion was surprisingly graceful in defeat. SURPRISINGLY because if you've been following Formula One for quite some time now, then you already know what a sore loser our little Spanish champion is.

Well, whether the guy was sincere or not, Lewis Hamilton believes Alonso handled the loss pretty well. Of course, what does Hamilton care anyway? He won the goddamn race didn't he?

''Fernando is extremely fair, especially at the start of the race and done a fantastic job, so well done to him,'' Lewis Hamilton said.

''As you can see, we're extremely close. But we're very, very close on the track and I think we are getting closer and closer off track, you know. And our respect for each other I think is growing and it's great.''

''We're really happy for the team. But once again, I'm just proud and honored to be sitting next to him as I've always looked up to him for the last few years.''

Obviously, Lewis Hamilton was not paying attention when Fernando Alonso claimed the team favors the rookie sensation more than him. He made the comments after the 2007 United States Grand Prix, showing clearly how sincere he was in accepting the loss at Indy GRACEFULLY.

Can Lewis Hamilton remain on top of the F1 food chain? Who will win the F1 drivers championship? Bodog has the odds.

Kimi Raikkonen 7/4

Fernando Alonso 7/4

Lewis Hamilton 9/2

Felipe Massa 5/2

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