Gameplayer Alonso & Raikkonen past his prime - Rosberg piles into former rivals

Nico Rosberg was searingly honest when discussing the Formula 1 futures of the two most experienced drivers on the grid after the Canadian Grand Prix. Rosberg said Fernando Alonso's "politics" will keep him out of a top team, while Kimi Raikkonen is simply "past his prime".

Neither of the former world champions enjoyed much of a decent outing in Montreal on Sunday, with Alonso retiring from the race and Raikkonen finishing sixth, from fifth on the grid.

The Ferrari man was typically passive off the line, allowing Daniel Ricciardo through, and he was unable to take advantage of Lewis Hamilton's early discomfort in the Mercedes.

Luckily for Raikkonen, his Ferrari team-mate Sebastian Vettel was imperious, winning from pole.

Raikkonen has developed an unfortunate habit of making errors in qualifying this year, often leaving him out of position to fight for honours and Rosberg was scathing in his assessment of the 2007 champion.

past his prime and messing up Q3s in qualy and vettel doing great job! #skyf1 #asknico https://t.co/2bJkZJFE1l — Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) June 10, 2018

Alonso was entering his 300th grand prix in Canada, but it ended in all-too familiar circumstances, with his McLaren breaking down.

The two-time champion is favourite for next week's Le Mans 24 Hours, as he goes for the Triple Crown - an ambition which could lead him into a full-time drive in IndyCar next year according to reports.

Although 2019 seats at Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari are up for grabs, Rosberg says Alonso's troublesome past in F1 has effectively blocked his chances of ever returning to the fight at the front.

we all want to see that. but noone wants him because of his team internal politics games #skyf1 #asknico https://t.co/IrrjJpUGm6 — Nico Rosberg (@nico_rosberg) June 10, 2018