So where should Fernando Alonso go? Ferrari or Honda?
This is the most interesting driver-market discussion and all the people related to F1 and fans awaiting eagerly to find out the destination of one of the most talented drivers on the grid for the 2009 or 2010 Formula 1 Championship!
It makes it more exciting when we imagine Alonso as follows. For our imaginations, let's keep the Kimi Raikkonen factor/decision aside for a while.
Alonso in a Ferrari: People from Spain, Italy and all other Alonso and Ferrari fans would definitely welcome Alonso to Ferrari. They will indeed enjoy to the max seeing him winning races for the red team. Specially, we all would anticipate a tough battle between Hamilton and Alonso, and it'd be worthwhile watching Alonso competing with Hamilton in almost a similar car.
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My two cents on Ferrari/Alonso partnership: It wouldn't be too much exciting for me after a while and even if he wins one or two championships, it'll be like "no big deal" as many a drivers have won with Ferrari. The only excitement for me would be his battles with Hamilton and Kubica (expecting that the BMWs would be more competent in future).
Alonso with Honda: The move to Honda may not give instant results as we all know why, but Honda is one team that has long term plans in F1 and they have the financial muscle to invest more in F1 than any other teams. They have Ross Brawn and all other F1 specialists to make Honda a team to beat in coming years. More importantly, they want Fernando Alonso to be with them for a long time.
Currently, Honda is more or less (less basically) there where Ferrari were in 1995. Ferrari were better but still lagging behind other teams at that time. In my opinion, knowing Alonso's interest in developing the car, together with Ross and others at Honda, Alonso can really bring Honda to heights in F1 exactly like Michael Schumacher did with Ferrari from 1996 to 2006.
But the questions are what is Alonso thinking all these days? Has he already signed with Ferrari for 2010 and looking for another useless year with any other team? Or Honda has pursuaded him to be their driver in 2009? I strongly think he would be better off with Honda.
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about 1 month ago
This is simple, there is talk that Alonso has a contract signed with Ferrari (I do not think that is so)
If Honda make ANY overtures towards Alonso, it is because they are are of what exactly the situation is at Ferrari, in other words they will know that Alonso is free. There is no doubt that Alonso fits the Honda bill and the Japanese mindset is spend whatever to get the best. My guess is that they will offer hima long term deal, that he will not be able to refuse!
about 1 month ago
Wow another new writer, welcome to Bleacher mate ... This will take over your life, ha ha !
I think there are arguments for both sides of the fence here and lets not forget the possibilty that he could stay at Renault for another season ... I feel that its the most unlikely of the 3 but it certainly cant be ruled out ! He is VERY good friends with Flavio and the French outfit would love to secure their hero for another term.
I think in Alonso's mind, Ferrari would be his choice but there are rumours that Ferrari dont want him ... Silly really because he is an amazing driver and could hopefully be more consistant than the drivers have been this year. Then you have the loyal Tifosi, I dont know what their thoughts would be on the situation should the prancing horse manage to capture the services of the 2 time champion !
Then we have Honda ... They have been promising that 2009 is the year and will be the one where they come good so that is an attractive prospect and then lets not forget how much he would love to work with the master that is Brawn ... He was the brains behind the contribution to Schumacher dominance, and how much do you think he would like that kind of success ?
Its an interesting one really that already has sparked a lot of talk ... The saga continues ! Ha ha !
about 1 month ago
Hey Ben, thanks.
Completey agree....
But why my article doesn't appear in F1 page of bleacher??? I am clueless...
about 1 month ago
I think this is great article. I like it a lot. I enjoyed reading it. Thank you Zain.
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