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BBC to make documentary on Hamilton and Alonso's 2007 McLaren rivalry
BBC reportedly preparing documentary about Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso's chaotic 2007 McLaren season rivalry.
In brief
BBC reportedly preparing documentary about Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso's chaotic 2007 McLaren season rivalry. BBC plans documentary on Hamilton and Alonso's 2007 McLaren rivalry after former Spanish F1 commentator declined involvement. Originally reported by Motorsport.
BBC documentary project
Former Spanish F1 commentator Antonio Lobato says BBC is working on a documentary about Hamilton and Alonso's 2007 McLaren rivalry.
“It will definitely be told. The question is... what will be told? Because i know the bbc is preparing a documentary”
Lobato's role
Lobato was F1 commentator in Spain during Alonso's 2005 and 2006 Renault championship runs and 2007 McLaren season.
“They invited me to take part and i turned the invitation down”
2007 season drama
Alonso arrived at McLaren as two-time champion while Hamilton made his debut, ending with a level 109 points finish.
“The 2007 season remains one of the most dramatic in the history of the championship”
Spygate consequences
McLaren was excluded from constructors' championship over Spygate and Alonso left for Renault after the season.
“McLaren was also excluded from the constructors' championship over Spygate”
Current standings
Hamilton ranks third in 2026 drivers' standings with 229 points while Alonso has seven points with Aston Martin.
“Hamilton is third in the 2026 drivers' standings with ferrari on 229 points”
Upcoming race
Both drivers will compete at the United States Grand Prix in Austin from 23 to 25 October 2026.
“Both will be on the grid at the united states grand prix in austin which takes place from 23 to 25 october”
Lobato's stance
Lobato declined to participate in the documentary, saying he knows what happened and doesn't want to get involved.
“I don't want to get involved in those stories i know what i lived through i know what happened”
Other journalists
Other journalists who covered the 2007 season will be involved in the documentary production.
“I know there are other journalist colleagues who were there that year who are going to do it”
Documentary status
BBC has not confirmed the documentary project despite Lobato's claims about its preparation.
“It will definitely be told the question is what will be told because i know the bbc is preparing a documentary”
2007 season impact
The rivalry ended with Alonso leaving McLaren for Renault after the season and Hamilton staying with the team.
“Alonso left at the end of the season to return to renault”
Current status
Hamilton and Alonso are still racing as of 2026 with Hamilton in Ferrari and Alonso in Aston Martin.
“Both drivers are still racing almost 20 years later”
2007 championship
Alonso and Hamilton finished the 2007 season with 109 points, one point behind Kimi Raikkonen who won the championship.
“The pair ended on a level 109 points at the end of the season one point behind kimi raikkonen”
2026 standings
Hamilton has 229 points in 2026 drivers' standings while Alonso has seven points with Aston Martin.
“Hamilton is third in the 2026 drivers' standings with ferrari on 229 points”
2007 season context
The 2007 season was one of the most dramatic in F1 history with Alonso and Hamilton competing together.
“The 2007 season remains one of the most dramatic in the history of the championship”
2026 race
Hamilton and Alonso will race against each other at the United States Grand Prix in Austin in October 2026.
“Both will be on the grid at the united states grand prix in austin which takes place from 23 to 25 october”
The key point
BBC plans documentary on Hamilton and Alonso's 2007 McLaren rivalry after former Spanish F1 commentator declined involvement.
