“He is a driver with talent, ability and maturity, he manages to finish all his races. My record is going to be in good hands.”

—  Fernando Alonso

Emerson Fittipaldi, after Alonso took his record as Formula One's youngest champion. http://www.theage.com.au/news/motorsport/former-recordholder-hails-alonso/2005/09/26/1127586768600.html

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