Lewis Hamilton mentioned Fernando Alonso questioning the worth of his Method One titles made him “giggle a little bit bit.”

Forward of the Mexican GP, Alonso instructed Dutch media that Max Verstappen’s two world titles are price greater than Hamilton’s seven as a result of the Crimson Bull driver has not simply overwhelmed his teammate to say them.

Hamilton and Michael Schumacher’s seven world championships are tied for probably the most in F1 historical past.

Hamilton responded to the feedback on Sunday on social media with a thumbs-up emoji alongside an image of himself standing on the rostrum with Alonso on the 2007 U.S. Grand Prix, when the British driver beat his then-McLaren teammate to victory.

When requested after the Mexican Grand Prix to reply, Hamilton replied: “I gave you it. That is my thumbs up.

“I do not actually have rather a lot to say about it, it does make me giggle a little bit bit to be trustworthy.

“However I’ve tried to be actually respectful over time and for instance, whenever you’ve ever requested me about who has been the higher driver for me, I’ve all the time tried to offer reward.

“It is undoubtedly fascinating to see the feedback which can be made, nevertheless it would not actually matter. In order that’s why I simply gave the thumbs up.”

Alonso rapidly backtracked from his feedback on social media himself, tweeting: “And once more… Please, all of the titles are superb, properly deserved and galvanizing. Incomparable to one another and let’s take pleasure in champions and legends of our present time.

“Uninterested in the continual seek for headlines. Let’s take pleasure in them.”

Nonetheless, it isn’t the primary time this season Alonso has taken a dig at Hamilton.

After colliding on the opening lap of the Belgian Grand Prix, a collision Hamilton was at fault for, an offended Alonso mentioned over his automobile radio: “What an fool… this man solely is aware of tips on how to drive and begin in first.”

Hamilton noticed the humorous facet on that event, too, and gave Alonso a signed Mercedes cap forward of the subsequent race.