Alonso Not Happy At Renault[merged]

[truefan72]

I agree. If Raikkonen leaves, then maybe it should be considered, but not at present.

that's the only scenario I see possible

[PSfan]

From Eurosport: [Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has said he does not want to sign double world champion Fernando Alonso to the Formula One team, believing such a move would be "damaging".] full article here: http://eurosport.yahoo.com/22042008/...-damaging.html

Well he said it and it looks like alonso's wish to join Ferrari may face some hurdles, especially when the top man doesn't think it is a good idea.

He had an interesting comment about "wanting teammates that work together" which seems to insinuate that FA may have earned a slightly negative reputation as "difficult to work with" which isn't helping his cause.

thoughts?

That was an interesting read. Not sure what to think about them claiming Alonso doesn't have the escape clause because I read another article last night suggesting otherwise...

I do agree that a Kimi/Alonso pairing wouldn't be good for Ferrari, but not for the reasons implied in this thread. I think both Kimi and Alonso would get on respectably together, Kimi already has to share the spotlight and attention from time to time thanks to MS, plus part of me thinks he excell when he isn't the center of all the attention. Alonso I think would work really hard to avoid the same kind of press he received last year.

I think the major problem would be that they would probably require significantly different cars to run at their best. I think Alonso's problems early last year came from not being adjusted to the Macs, and the car not doing what he asked it to do, more then any pressure from LH.

[Hawkmoon]

I'm glad to hear Montezemolo say it. When you have a Raikkonen you don't need an Alonso. Massa is a perfect foil for Raikkonen. Fast enough to keep the Finn honest and capable of winning races in his own right. Ferrari would be mad to mess with a successful team setup.

[markabilly]

I agree, but BMW would have perhaps have someone leading the WDC AND winning races, if only.....but they are happy being "solid"

[GP-M3]

BMW's a different story. Though I'd hate to see RK or NH leave, FA to BMW might make a bit of sense. I'm just glad he doesn't seem headed to Fer. any time soon.

I agree, but BMW would have perhaps have someone leading the WDC AND winning races, if only.....but they are happy being "solid"

[BDunnell]

I'm glad to hear Montezemolo say it. When you have a Raikkonen you don't need an Alonso. Massa is a perfect foil for Raikkonen. Fast enough to keep the Finn honest and capable of winning races in his own right. Ferrari would be mad to mess with a successful team setup.

I couldn't agree more.

[Valve Bounce]

The way I see it, Ferrari have two very good drivers. With Kimi and Massa as their drivers, Ferrari will win or lose races and or championships on the car's merits. If the car is good at any track and doesn't break down, then they will win.
Changing this driver combination will not increase their chances of winning.

So we can even look beyond Fernando, and just look at the current drivers and see the logic of retaining the current team.

Sorry to post this in a hurry - I just read Hawkmoon's post and say I agree with him with my post.

[Hondo]

Maybe what Luca meant was that because teams sometimes get "innovative and creative" in their interpretation of rules and technical specifications, he doesn't need a driver that would threaten to rat him out to the FIA when the driver is a little unhappy. Put simply, he may not trust him.

[tsarcasm]

Ferrari do have 2 very good drivers. 2 very good drivers who are not whiners....

[truefan72]

That was an interesting read. Not sure what to think about them claiming Alonso doesn't have the escape clause because I read another article last night suggesting otherwise...

I do agree that a Kimi/Alonso pairing wouldn't be good for Ferrari, but not for the reasons implied in this thread. I think both Kimi and Alonso would get on respectably together, Kimi already has to share the spotlight and attention from time to time thanks to MS, plus part of me thinks he excell when he isn't the center of all the attention. Alonso I think would work really hard to avoid the same kind of press he received last year.

I think the major problem would be that they would probably require significantly different cars to run at their best. I think Alonso's problems early last year came from not being adjusted to the Macs, and the car not doing what he asked it to do, more then any pressure from LH.

All excellent points, although I would argue that the Mac's last year were providing him race wins from the start, so whatever adjustments he didn't receive didn't affect his ability to win. Especially early last year winning in Malaysia and Monaco as well as coming in 2nd in Australia, and 3rd in Spain.