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

MaserQ · 11th December 2007, 16:06

So finally the suspense is over. Alonso made the logical decision to re-join Renault. In all probability, Alonso has a contract that makes him the No.1 driver, no questions asked. But, Piquet is quick as well, so that would make it interesting.

Where does this leave Heikki? As it is, Spanish sponsors are lobbying to get De la Rosa into the Mclaren race seat. It would be a pity if he has to sit out as he was the most improved driver during the second half of the season.

finneyp · 11th December 2007, 16:16

It was on expected lines!

Next Season will be action packed for sure, Ferrari v Mclaren v Renault, can't wait....!

VJ_MAVRICK · 11th December 2007, 16:23

It will be nice to see how Renault responds to MacLaren and Ferrari dominance and wish to see Nelson Piquet Junior (the other Renault driver and son of legendary Nelson Piquet) get the better of sissy Alonso

(Sorry Alonso fans, somehow Alonso always proves to be cribbity).

Apparently, Piquet Junior was runners up to Lewis in the GPS2 discpline (if i aint wrong)...

AnniHilat0R · 12th December 2007, 03:29

Yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo.
Finally the Spanish Donkey returns. Will be nice to see him back in Renault. Hope so they make a better car for next year. Will be really nice to see him in the Renault again.

GTO - Touring · 12th December 2007, 15:45

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Originally Posted by GTO

Me thinks he may just about go back to Renault.

Not surprised! But I really look forward to March 2008. Fonso in a Renault, Hamilton in a Mac and Raiko in a Ferrari. Absolute fireworks, wot?

How come they choose Piquet Junior though?

racingmachine · 12th December 2007, 16:03

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Originally Posted by GTO - Touring

How come they choose Piquet Junior though?

Maybe because Renault thought that Heikki Kovalainen would have posed too big a threat to the crucial new number one status of the returning Fernando Alonso, which Nelson Jr. has no problem with.

maven · 12th December 2007, 21:49

Great news. Heard it yesterday. Perhaps only Renault can handle this guys ego.

GTO · 13th December 2007, 13:27

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Originally Posted by racingmachine

Maybe because Renault thought that Heikki Kovalainen would have posed too big a threat to the crucial new number one status of the returning Fernando Alonso, which Nelson Jr. has no problem with.

What if Piquet does a Hamilton

Dippy · 13th December 2007, 13:38

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Originally Posted by GTO

What if Piquet does a Hamilton

Then Alonso cries and dials Vijay Mallya

11th December 2007, 16:06	#46
MaserQ Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,196 Thanked: 166 Times	So finally the suspense is over. Alonso made the logical decision to re-join Renault. In all probability, Alonso has a contract that makes him the No.1 driver, no questions asked. But, Piquet is quick as well, so that would make it interesting. Where does this leave Heikki? As it is, Spanish sponsors are lobbying to get De la Rosa into the Mclaren race seat. It would be a pity if he has to sit out as he was the most improved driver during the second half of the season.
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11th December 2007, 16:16	#47
finneyp Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 2,716 Thanked: 319 Times View My Garage	It was on expected lines! Next Season will be action packed for sure, Ferrari v Mclaren v Renault, can't wait....!
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11th December 2007, 16:23	#48
VJ_MAVRICK Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,239 Thanked: 34 Times View My Garage	It will be nice to see how Renault responds to MacLaren and Ferrari dominance and wish to see Nelson Piquet Junior (the other Renault driver and son of legendary Nelson Piquet) get the better of sissy Alonso (Sorry Alonso fans, somehow Alonso always proves to be cribbity). Apparently, Piquet Junior was runners up to Lewis in the GPS2 discpline (if i aint wrong)...
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12th December 2007, 03:29	#49
AnniHilat0R BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 287 Thanked: 60 Times	Yahoooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo. Finally the Spanish Donkey returns. Will be nice to see him back in Renault. Hope so they make a better car for next year. Will be really nice to see him in the Renault again.
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12th December 2007, 21:49	#52
maven BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Noida Posts: 264 Thanked: 155 Times	RE: Alonso Great news. Heard it yesterday. Perhaps only Renault can handle this guys ego.
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