Jenson Button compares Fernando Alonso to Michael Schumacher ahead of Italian Grand Prix
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:20 PM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, 2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has drawn a parallel between racing against Fernando Alonso and competing against Michael Schumacher. Writing for Aston Martin, Button reflected on the driving style and career of the veteran Spaniard. The comments come as the Formula 1 paddock monitors whether the veteran driver will commit to an additional season in the championship. Alonso remains a central figure of interest in the current driver market as teams look toward future rosters. Button described the challenge of battling Alonso as the highest compliment he could offer a peer. The racing community continues to wait for official confirmation regarding the Spaniard’s plans for the upcoming season.
- •Jenson Button compared Fernando Alonso to Michael Schumacher in his latest journal entry
- •The comments were published by Aston Martin ahead of the Italian Grand Prix
- •The F1 paddock is awaiting an announcement on Alonso's commitment to another season
- •Button identified the challenge of racing Alonso as the biggest career compliment
- 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Button Rates Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher in Similar Space
- 2:20 PMMotorsport.com — Fernando Alonso earns Michael Schumacher comparison from Jenson Button
"2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has likened racing against Fernando Alonso to battling Michael Schumacher. Writing in his Jenson's Journal for Aston Martin ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, Button reflected on Alonso's career as the paddock waits to see if the Spaniard will commit to another season in the championship. "The biggest compliment I can give Fernando is that fighting him was ...Keep reading
"Jenson Button has rated Fernando Alonso similar to Michael Schumacher in fights, as he expands on the Spaniard’s natural abilities behind a F1 car. Having been teammates at McLaren between 2015 and 2016, Button certainly has had a closer look…
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 2, 2026, 1:00 AMButton Rates Fernando Alonso and Michael Schumacher in Similar Space
Jenson Button has rated Fernando Alonso similar to Michael Schumacher in fights, as he expands on the Spaniard’s natural abilities behind a F1 car. Having been teammates at McLaren between 2015 and 2016, Button certainly has had a closer look…
- Motorsport.comAug 31, 2026, 2:20 PMFernando Alonso earns Michael Schumacher comparison from Jenson Button
2009 Formula 1 champion Jenson Button has likened racing against Fernando Alonso to battling Michael Schumacher. Writing in his Jenson's Journal for Aston Martin ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, Button reflected on Alonso's career as the paddock waits to see if the Spaniard will commit to another season in the championship. "The biggest compliment I can give Fernando is that fighting him was ...Keep reading
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