CONFIRMED: Fernando Alonso to leave Mclaren EDIT: Now back at Renault

satyamenon · 2nd November 2007, 21:21

It had to happen, didn't it? Except I'm not sure how good this is for McLaren. While FA and Ron Dennis don't get along, IMHO a lot of FA's car setup data was used to help setup Hamiltons. And it remains to be seen if Hamilton has enough experience to set up a car the way he wants it.

I think McLaren shouldn't look at Hekki Kov or any of the newer drivers cos they need someone experienced in the team. Maybe old man DC?

Methinks Toyota might be in the running for bagging Alonso, from a $$ perspective (cos of their supra budget).

im_srini · 2nd November 2007, 21:22

What's with all this "hating" stuff ? He's no burglar, murderer, or politician ! Alonso to Red Bull ? That would mean that either DC or Webber would have to leave wouldn't it ? Talking of DC, he's been in it since 1994, I guess the old geezer's still "loving it" !

Yes, Alonso has had a terrible year, but when he came to F1 in 2001, with Minardi I think, he was just 20 years old ! If "boy-wonder" had been driving for Toro Rosso, Super Aguri, or Spyker, this year, would he have enjoyed such success ?

Alonso's skill, & contribution, to Renault's success cannot be denied - he was instrumental in their winning of the championships in 2005, & in 2006. You just had to compare his performance to Fisi's in every race to gauge his skill. Yes, 2007 was bad, maybe he was thrown off by the switch to Bridgestones, like how Kimi was, at the start of the season. Would McLaren regret their decision to let Alonso go - only time will tell. One things' for sure however, come 2008, he'll be back, doing his "stuff" !

2theMax · 2nd November 2007, 21:57

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Originally Posted by satyamenon

I think McLaren shouldn't look at Hekki Kov or any of the newer drivers cos they need someone experienced in the team. Maybe old man DC?

DC ?? very unlikely satya , maybe fisichella or ralph

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madhav · 2nd November 2007, 23:13

I wish Nico comes to McLaren........ Alonso can go to A1GP Spanish team!!!

danlalan · 3rd November 2007, 00:21

“Since I was a boy I had always wanted to drive for McLaren,” Alonso admitted after the separation had been announced, “but sometimes in life things do not work out. I continue to believe McLaren is a great team. Yes, we have had our ups and downs during the season, which has made it extra-challenging for all of us, and it is not a secret that I never really felt at home.” F.Alonso formula 1, f1, formula one, moto gp, wrc, wsbk, bsb, btcc, nascar, champ car, irl, a1, gt, le mans.

Hes one of the best drivers around. Hey he beat schumi to the championship TWICE. Who could have done that. Hes going to be back as good as ever next season with RENAULT.

De La rosa could well be driving for Mclaren next season.

dockap · 3rd November 2007, 00:53

Suprise ---------- F.A will join BMW and win the title next year

payam · 3rd November 2007, 01:05

News says he's gonna be in Renault or Red Bull next year,but I wanted to see him in Ferarri.it would be amazing man.

kartikkumar · 3rd November 2007, 04:06

Good riddance! All he ever did was whine, complain, accuse, act like a sore loser, and display his over inflated ego for whoever care to listen. I guess good 'ol flavio is the only one that can handle him!

K.

Mpower · 3rd November 2007, 06:11

One of the great drivers..he is no doubt, but he is also a big cribbo. Wherever he goes,the cars not gonna be as fast as McLaren and Ferrari so he is gonna crib like hell.

madan80 · 3rd November 2007, 07:27

suprising that they decided to wash stuff in public. this will just fuel the fire about speculation. I am sure MCL always wanted a schumi for their team, and that is what hamilton is going to be groomed to do. Having two good drivers, would make them constantly choose between who comes in first nd 2nd, and that was seen this season. however, I think they will bring someone else, who is good at keeping lines, to always be just behind hamilton. Like what the ferrari's did this season. Well, if FA does join spyker, it will be good, guess it would give the team a helluvalot of coverage that they could have hoped to get, but the question is can they afford him? Him just joining the team, would be a morale booster to the team. lets see how things go.

govigov · 3rd November 2007, 07:47

If he is going to RBR that is it, there is no chance for him to win it in that car.

OT - there isnt going to be any engine development for the next 10 years, so where does that leave force india?

route666 · 3rd November 2007, 09:42

heard that if alonso goes to RBR they will try to rope in ross brawn as well.
alonso+ newey+ brawn + red bull cash...deadly combination...

turbo_v12 · 4th November 2007, 00:08

Wish Alonso would stay with McLaren and Hamilton would go away...

merve_extreme · 4th November 2007, 18:23

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Originally Posted by turbo_v12

Wish Alonso would stay with McLaren and Hamilton would go away...

Not a chance on Earth.Hamilton is Ron's baby.

karthik247 · 4th November 2007, 20:24

Its good that McLaren let him go.... he's the one who totally split up the team. And i guess only Renault or any lower team would want him.

2nd November 2007, 21:21	#16
satyamenon BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 110 Thanked: 5 Times	It had to happen, didn't it? Except I'm not sure how good this is for McLaren. While FA and Ron Dennis don't get along, IMHO a lot of FA's car setup data was used to help setup Hamiltons. And it remains to be seen if Hamilton has enough experience to set up a car the way he wants it. I think McLaren shouldn't look at Hekki Kov or any of the newer drivers cos they need someone experienced in the team. Maybe old man DC? Methinks Toyota might be in the running for bagging Alonso, from a $$ perspective (cos of their supra budget).
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2nd November 2007, 21:22	#17
im_srini BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland Posts: 1,010 Thanked: 489 Times View My Garage	What's with all this "hating" stuff ? He's no burglar, murderer, or politician ! Alonso to Red Bull ? That would mean that either DC or Webber would have to leave wouldn't it ? Talking of DC, he's been in it since 1994, I guess the old geezer's still "loving it" ! Yes, Alonso has had a terrible year, but when he came to F1 in 2001, with Minardi I think, he was just 20 years old ! If "boy-wonder" had been driving for Toro Rosso, Super Aguri, or Spyker, this year, would he have enjoyed such success ? Alonso's skill, & contribution, to Renault's success cannot be denied - he was instrumental in their winning of the championships in 2005, & in 2006. You just had to compare his performance to Fisi's in every race to gauge his skill. Yes, 2007 was bad, maybe he was thrown off by the switch to Bridgestones, like how Kimi was, at the start of the season. Would McLaren regret their decision to let Alonso go - only time will tell. One things' for sure however, come 2008, he'll be back, doing his "stuff" !
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2nd November 2007, 23:13	#19
madhav BHPian Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 285 Thanked: 72 Times	I wish Nico comes to McLaren........ Alonso can go to A1GP Spanish team!!!
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3rd November 2007, 00:21	#20
danlalan Senior - BHPian Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: mumbai,JUHU Posts: 1,636 Thanked: 263 Times View My Garage	“Since I was a boy I had always wanted to drive for McLaren,” Alonso admitted after the separation had been announced, “but sometimes in life things do not work out. I continue to believe McLaren is a great team. Yes, we have had our ups and downs during the season, which has made it extra-challenging for all of us, and it is not a secret that I never really felt at home.” F.Alonso formula 1, f1, formula one, moto gp, wrc, wsbk, bsb, btcc, nascar, champ car, irl, a1, gt, le mans. Hes one of the best drivers around. Hey he beat schumi to the championship TWICE. Who could have done that. Hes going to be back as good as ever next season with RENAULT. De La rosa could well be driving for Mclaren next season.
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3rd November 2007, 00:53	#21
dockap BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mangalore Posts: 868 Thanked: 478 Times View My Garage	Suprise ---------- F.A will join BMW and win the title next year
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3rd November 2007, 01:05	#22
payam BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: pune Posts: 924 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	News says he's gonna be in Renault or Red Bull next year,but I wanted to see him in Ferarri.it would be amazing man.
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3rd November 2007, 04:06	#23
kartikkumar BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore...not Bengaluru Posts: 214 Thanked: 2 Times View My Garage	Good riddance! All he ever did was whine, complain, accuse, act like a sore loser, and display his over inflated ego for whoever care to listen. I guess good 'ol flavio is the only one that can handle him! K.
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3rd November 2007, 06:11	#24
Mpower Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 10,409 Thanked: 1,729 Times View My Garage	One of the great drivers..he is no doubt, but he is also a big cribbo. Wherever he goes,the cars not gonna be as fast as McLaren and Ferrari so he is gonna crib like hell.
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3rd November 2007, 07:27	#25
madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times View My Garage	suprising that they decided to wash stuff in public. this will just fuel the fire about speculation. I am sure MCL always wanted a schumi for their team, and that is what hamilton is going to be groomed to do. Having two good drivers, would make them constantly choose between who comes in first nd 2nd, and that was seen this season. however, I think they will bring someone else, who is good at keeping lines, to always be just behind hamilton. Like what the ferrari's did this season. Well, if FA does join spyker, it will be good, guess it would give the team a helluvalot of coverage that they could have hoped to get, but the question is can they afford him? Him just joining the team, would be a morale booster to the team. lets see how things go.
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3rd November 2007, 07:47	#26
govigov Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cochin!!!!! Posts: 1,690 Thanked: 1,092 Times View My Garage	If he is going to RBR that is it, there is no chance for him to win it in that car. OT - there isnt going to be any engine development for the next 10 years, so where does that leave force india?
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3rd November 2007, 09:42	#27
route666 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: cochin Posts: 72 Thanked: 0 Times	heard that if alonso goes to RBR they will try to rope in ross brawn as well. alonso+ newey+ brawn + red bull cash...deadly combination...
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4th November 2007, 00:08	#28
turbo_v12 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Thane Posts: 457 Thanked: Once View My Garage	Wish Alonso would stay with McLaren and Hamilton would go away...
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4th November 2007, 20:24	#30
karthik247 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: BLR, HYD Posts: 2,710 Thanked: 30 Times	Its good that McLaren let him go.... he's the one who totally split up the team. And i guess only Renault or any lower team would want him.
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