Sir Frank Williams has admitted he’s no fan of Fernando Alonso, describing the Spaniard as ‘sullen’ and ‘uncommunicative’.
Nonetheless, the 68-year-old did acknowledge the Ferrari drivers raw talent.
“I’m not really a big fan of Fernando Alonso. He often looks a bit sullen, rarely acknowledges anybody and seems very uncommunicative,” he told ESPN.
“He’s brilliant at racing cars but seems to have no animation about him. Perhaps it’s his own way of going about his business on a race weekend,” he added.
The remarks come after Williams shared some personal insight into who he rates on the grid, identifying current world champion Sebastian Vettel, 2008 champion Lewis Hamilton and Renault’s Robert Kubica as drivers he thinks could go on to secure many titles.
“I’m not saying it just because he’s the world champion but I’ve always rated Vettel very highly indeed.
“He could win many titles and I think him, Lewis Hamilton and perhaps Robert Kubica in the right car might surprise everybody.”
The Williams team manager concluded with F1-veteran Rubens Barrichello, whom currently drives for the team and is set to partner Pastor Maldonado in 2011.
“Rubens Barrichello is a very charming man, very mature and super quick, especially in the wet. We are delighted with him.”
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