Alonso and Piquet for Renault

[woof]

Looks like Renault are about to confirm Alonso and Piquet
but you can bet Alonso is there on a 1 year deal before moving to Ferrari in 2009
The Mexican company Telmex is the new big sponsor for Renault (apparently)

So I guess by default Kovalainen is going to Mclaren (is there anyone else on the market place ? )

[toomuchbeer]

McLaren won't be announcing anything shortly. I would have thought they are looking more like Back end of december before they announce anything.

Renault line up sounds possible though. BTW where's this info from?

[woof]

I'd think Mclaren would want a driver in place for testing (starts in a few weeks ? )
It's from f1-live.com - nothing official but sounds like what everyone's been thinking

[Baldylocks]

woof said:

So I guess by default Kovalainen is going to Mclaren (is there anyone else on the market place ? )

Ralf Schumacher?

I think Heiki is the most likely candidate, especially if Alonso displaces him at Renault. Lewis V Heiki is an interesting prospect too

[woof]

who manages Heiki ?

Alonso's going to take a huge amount of data to Renault - just wondering how much useful data Heiki can bring to Mclaren
what we need is some disgruntled employee - duh !

[Baldylocks]

woof said:

who manages Heiki ?

Alonso's going to take a huge amount of data to Renault - just wondering how much useful data Heiki can bring to Mclaren
what we need is some disgruntled employee - duh !

Briatore manages Heiki IRRC. Not sure he would be happy sending his latest young gun to his arch rival to make way for Alonso or not?

And don't start all that business again!

[thewave]

woof said:

Alonso's going to take a huge amount of data to Renault - just wondering how much

And don't forget Ferraris data too, Renault could be onto a winner next year

[Baldylocks]

Just read on another thread Hakinnen has quit DTM. Maybe he's looking for a drive.......

[Heebeegeetee]

I can't imagine Piquet's dad getting on with Alonso.

[npope]

I think FA is on a 2 year deal but if Renault cant give him a winning car then he is free to go in 2009, I think BMW have a better chance than Ferrari.

[Baldylocks]

npope said:

I think BMW have a better chance than Ferrari.

I agree. Can't see Alonso going to Ferrari whilst Kimi is still there (how long is Kimi contracted?)

[npope]

Baldylocks said:

npope said:

I think BMW have a better chance than Ferrari.

I agree. Can't see Alonso going to Ferrari whilst Kimi is still there (how long is Kimi contracted?)

2009 I think, but Ferrari will be mad to miss signing him up again uless he leaves F1

Edited by npope on Wednesday 7th November 14:12

[Baldylocks]

npope said:

Ferrari will be mad to miss signing him up again uless he leaves F1

[Marki]

Baldylocks said:

Just read on another thread Hakinnen has quit DTM. Maybe he's looking for a drive.......

But he also said its good bye to motorsport so...

[ehasler]

Marki said:

Baldylocks said:

Just read on another thread Hakinnen has quit DTM. Maybe he's looking for a drive.......

But he also said its good bye to motorsport so...

But is F1 actually motorsport?

[Marki]

ehasler said:

Marki said:

Baldylocks said:

Just read on another thread Hakinnen has quit DTM. Maybe he's looking for a drive.......

But he also said its good bye to motorsport so...

But is F1 actually motorsport?

Dam you

[Baldylocks]

Marki said:

Baldylocks said:

Just read on another thread Hakinnen has quit DTM. Maybe he's looking for a drive.......

But he also said its good bye to motorsport so...

Meh. Niki Lauda anyone? Mansell?

Its not very likely though yes

I'd love to see him back though.

And he does still have some involvement with McLaren.....

[Stuismyname]

Baldylocks said:

Marki said:

Baldylocks said:

Just read on another thread Hakinnen has quit DTM. Maybe he's looking for a drive.......

But he also said its good bye to motorsport so...

Meh. Niki Lauda anyone? Mansell?

.....

I can't see Lauda coming back with a McLaren drive for next year tbh. That John Surtees has been putting himself about a bit lately mind you..

And you just know if anyone offered Mansell a drive he'd be back in a flash, regardless of his age and physical condition, gawd luv 'im.

[rude-boy]

thewave said:

And don't forget Ferraris data too, Renault could be onto a winner next year

Ahr, but does this mean that the Renault will have to have their car inspected as well to ensure that nothing that could stop Ferrari winning again (like and engine) is in the design...

[thewave]

rude-boy said:

thewave said:

And don't forget Ferraris data too, Renault could be onto a winner next year

Ahr, but does this mean that the Renault will have to have their car inspected as well to ensure that nothing that could stop Ferrari winning again (like and engine) is in the design...

Of course