# 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. - Title: BBC to make documentary on Hamilton and Alonso's 2007 McLaren… - Summary: BBC reportedly preparing documentary about Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso's chaotic 2007 McLaren season rivalry. BBC plans documentary on Hamilton and… - Keywords: lewis hamilton, fernando alonso, mcclaren, bbc, documentary, 2007, rivalry, formula 1, spanish f1 commentator, sports, cars, make - Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/lewis-hamilton-and-fernando-alonsos-infamous-mclaren-rivalry-set-for-bbc-documentary/10866138 - Author: Alex Harrington - Published: 2026-10-18T22:55:58+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: lewis hamilton, fernando alonso, mcclaren, f1, bbc, documentary, 2007, rivalry, formula 1, spanish f1 commentator, sports, cars ## 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 ## Key takeaway BBC plans documentary on Hamilton and Alonso's 2007 McLaren rivalry after former Spanish F1 commentator declined involvement.