F1 star Fernando Alonso has called out Lewis Hamilton after the 39-year-old confirmed his sensational move to Ferrari earlier this month.
Hamilton has been racing with Mercedes ever since 2013, winning six of his seven Formula One titles with the Silver Arrows.
However, the Stevenage-born racer will be quitting Mercedes in 2025 after choosing to join Ferrari.
After the news broke, Hamilton revealed it had long been a 'childhood dream' for him to make the move.
Lewis Hamilton sent shockwaves around the F1 world with his sensational decision to join Ferrari
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"I feel incredibly fortunate, after achieving things with Mercedes that I could only have dreamed of as a kid, that I now have the chance to fulfil another childhood dream. Driving in Ferrari red," he wrote.
Yet Alonso has now lashed out at Hamilton and whether he was being truthful with his comments.
"It was not his childhood dream 12 months ago, no?" he said, per the Daily Mail.
"Or two months ago, I guess. It was a different dream."
Alonso did, however, wish Hamilton all the best for his upcoming adventure.
"I hope he enjoys the experience," continued the Spaniard.
"I think it's a very special team. But it's more special when you win… It's a few years already [since] they have a very fast car and they were fighting for big things.
"Maybe Lewis can bring that extra to fight for the championship because the car is there."
Alonso hasn't won a race since the 2013 season.
He is currently contracted to Aston Martin but his deal with the F1 side is due to expire at the end of the season.
Mercedes will need a replacement for Hamilton, especially with George Russell set to be promoted to be the team's main driver.
And Alonso has seemingly suggested he'd be open to the possibility of filling the void left behind by the Briton's departure.
"I am aware of my situation which is very unique," added the 42-year-old.
"There are only three world champions on the grid and I am the only one available for 2025, so I am in a good position.
"On a move to Mercedes, there has been nothing at all.
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"I know the driver market has started earlier this year, but this will not affect me in terms of preparing for the season.
"If I want to keep racing beyond this year, the first and only talk at the beginning will be Aston Martin.
"I trust this project and that will be my first priority.
"But if we cannot reach an agreement I know that I am attractive to other teams. I will not stay in Formula One just to have fun.
"I am not that kind of person and not that kind of driver. Let's see what the options are."
Lewis Hamilton could be replaced by Fernando Alonso with the Spaniard seemingly interested in a move to Mercedes
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The new F1 season begins on March 2 in Bahrain.
Teams are set to launch their new cars in the coming days as a result.
