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Alonso attitude triggered Raikkonen signing says Andretti
Fernando Alonso's frustration in 2013 triggered Ferrari's push for Kimi Raikkonen.
That is the view of the Italian team's former driver Mario Andretti.
"In my opinion, Alonso became frustrated this season, and what he said offended Ferrari," the 1978 world champion told the Spanish sports newspaper Marca.
Andretti is referring to the arguably disparaging comments made by the Spanish driver, after which Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo revealed he "tweaked" Alonso's ear.
"Otherwise," Andretti added, "they never would have hired someone who could challenge him and even beat him."
After four years alongside the often underperforming Felipe Massa,...
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