Goodbye Fernando...
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TobyTR said:
All this nonsense about "nobody wants him" needs to stop - the team he cost multi-millions took him back. He's still adored in Maranello. People need to read up on what really happened at Ferrari 
it was a combination of poor advice/management and a pi$$-poor team leader at the time.
Thing is though there has to be something in it as otherwise he would not be leaving F1 and would be in a RB, Mercedes or Ferrari in 2019. He is that good that if there wasn't something else involved one of the top teams would find a way to put him in their car. Sorry, but that's the truth. it was a combination of poor advice/management and a pi$$-poor team leader at the time.
ker with his head stuck firmly up his own arse every time I have seen him.cb1965 said:
Thing is though there has to be something in it as otherwise he would not be leaving F1 and would be in a RB, Mercedes or Ferrari in 2019. He is that good that if there wasn't something else involved one of the top teams would find a way to put him in their car. Sorry, but that's the truth.
It's not the truth though, is it?Red Bull have their young drivers programme. Despite that Alonso himself said he doesn't think they'll be competitive next year.
After all that happened between Rosberg and Hamilton do you really think he'd let Alonso be his teammate? Only one driver can win the Driver's Championship so if he's given a competitive car Hamilton will do that. They also know that have a teammate who isn't any threat to Hamilton, will do as he is told but still scores decent points means they'll win the constructors title.
Alonso spent 5 years at Ferrari, a lot of it against the dominant Red Bull with Vettel. Despite his best efforts they didn't win a Championship, and they haven't since.
If I was stood in his shoes I would wonder of my press critics who are all these worthless deadbeats?
Worth remembering most of the current grid will never stand on the podium or win a race or a title in F1.
All teams have studied that mclaren mess years ago and have deduced that one top driver and a good 2nd driver is the way to go not 2 top drivers who will knock lumps out of each other instead of the opposition.
The only way I can see him back in F1 is if 5-6 teams are in with a chance of winning. Then
someone will come knocking.
He doesnt even need to be in from the start. Just a team aware their fantastic car is being driven by a couple of average drivers with zero points after the first few races.
Worth remembering most of the current grid will never stand on the podium or win a race or a title in F1.
All teams have studied that mclaren mess years ago and have deduced that one top driver and a good 2nd driver is the way to go not 2 top drivers who will knock lumps out of each other instead of the opposition.
The only way I can see him back in F1 is if 5-6 teams are in with a chance of winning. Then
someone will come knocking.
He doesnt even need to be in from the start. Just a team aware their fantastic car is being driven by a couple of average drivers with zero points after the first few races.
TobyTR said:
Exige77 said:
Better all rounder ? Except in the desirability stakes. No one wants him. That trumps anything good he has to offer.
McLaren and his past teams would disagree on that, considering the results he brings to the table. 
He's the difference in McLaren being 8th-9th in the Constructors Championship and where they're currently at now - 6th.Edited by TobyTR on Wednesday 19th September 04:40
Edited by TobyTR on Wednesday 19th September 04:41
cb1965 said:
Thing is though there has to be something in it as otherwise he would not be leaving F1 and would be in a RB, Mercedes or Ferrari in 2019. He is that good that if there wasn't something else involved one of the top teams would find a way to put him in their car. Sorry, but that's the truth.
Nope. As already seen earlier this season, he was approached by Red Bull on multiple occasions, and turned them down, including once this year. How is that not wanting him? Merc and Ferrari have their No.1 drivers with multi-year contracts. So the choice for him is to either keep trundling at the mid-field, or go to bigger and better things. Salamura said:
cb1965 said:
Thing is though there has to be something in it as otherwise he would not be leaving F1 and would be in a RB, Mercedes or Ferrari in 2019. He is that good that if there wasn't something else involved one of the top teams would find a way to put him in their car. Sorry, but that's the truth.
Nope. As already seen earlier this season, he was approached by Red Bull on multiple occasions, and turned them down, including once this year. How is that not wanting him? Merc and Ferrari have their No.1 drivers with multi-year contracts. So the choice for him is to either keep trundling at the mid-field, or go to bigger and better things. cb1965 said:
Salamura said:
cb1965 said:
Thing is though there has to be something in it as otherwise he would not be leaving F1 and would be in a RB, Mercedes or Ferrari in 2019. He is that good that if there wasn't something else involved one of the top teams would find a way to put him in their car. Sorry, but that's the truth.
Nope. As already seen earlier this season, he was approached by Red Bull on multiple occasions, and turned them down, including once this year. How is that not wanting him? Merc and Ferrari have their No.1 drivers with multi-year contracts. So the choice for him is to either keep trundling at the mid-field, or go to bigger and better things. I can't stand Alonso, the arguments for his seem to rotate around ignoring where he is, what has happened to him and taking the untold behind the scene stories as the most important information.
F1, the sport where 0.1 seconds costs £10M but nobody wants a -0.5 second per lap genius.
Thank Christ for the hundreds of driver metrics that all teams record.
F1, the sport where 0.1 seconds costs £10M but nobody wants a -0.5 second per lap genius.
Thank Christ for the hundreds of driver metrics that all teams record.
Stan the Bat said:
Vaud said:
Stan the Bat said:
As a spectator I want to see racers and he is one of the best, I don't give a toss about the politics .
I think most spectators agree. The teams and sponsors are more wary.Next year is important for Alonso. If he’s as good as he and fans say he is, then he should win the IndyCar title
Gaz. said:
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