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Ferrari Not An Option - Alonso; At least in 2009 .......
Topic Started: Sep 5 2008, 11:00 AM (269 Views)
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Fernando Alonso acknowledges that moving to the Ferrari team for 2009 is not among his options.

Despite the Italian team's President stopping by the Renault garage for a chat with the Spaniard at the recent Monza test, Luca di Montezemolo also made clear that Ferrari will head into next season with an unchanged driver line-up.

"It has always been known that their two drivers are under contract. It was never an option for next year," Alonso is quoted as saying by the Spanish newspaper Diario AS at Spa Francorchamps.

He plays down his reported conversation with Montezemolo.

"I saw him for five seconds; he asked me how I was doing," Alonso explained. "Next door was Fisichella and he gave him a hug. He also saw Hamilton."

It is clear that Renault, BMW Sauber, Honda and Toyota are holding off on finalising their plans for 2009 while Alonso is still on the market.

Alonso said the fact that Ferrari is not an option for 2009 is not a problem for him.


"I am 27 and have enough time to get back to winning races and championships, whether with Ferrari or another team.

"When I won my two championships with Renault, Ferrari were behind me, so I am not afraid of the challenge."

In interview with the British broadcaster ITV in Belgium on Thursday, Alonso would not rule out driving for Ferrari in the future.

"I need to keep thinking not only for next year but also for the near future, so we will see," he said.

Alonso answered "I don't know" to whether he might be lining up a Ferrari drive for 2010.


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I guess Rob can breathe easy, for another season <LOL>
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"I saw him for five seconds; he asked me how I was doing," Alonso explained. "Next door was Fisichella and he gave him a hug. He also saw Hamilton."


Well, if we really want to start the rumor mill that could suggest that Ferrari are interested in both Fisi and Lewis. <roflmao>

But seriously, I think Alonso would love to go to Ferrari but I would say that he doesn't necessarily need to go to ferrari to get back to winning ways. You never know, by 2010 another oportunity may have arisen for him.
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with all the rising stars getting better and better... will Ferrari want Alonso by 2010.. ...
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everythingoes,Sep 5 2008
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Fernando Alonso acknowledges that moving to the Ferrari team for 2009 is not among his options.

Despite the Italian team's President stopping by the Renault garage for a chat with the Spaniard at the recent Monza test, Luca di Montezemolo also made clear that Ferrari will head into next season with an unchanged driver line-up.

"It has always been known that their two drivers are under contract. It was never an option for next year," Alonso is quoted as saying by the Spanish newspaper Diario AS at Spa Francorchamps.

He plays down his reported conversation with Montezemolo.

"I saw him for five seconds; he asked me how I was doing," Alonso explained. "Next door was Fisichella and he gave him a hug. He also saw Hamilton."

It is clear that Renault, BMW Sauber, Honda and Toyota are holding off on finalising their plans for 2009 while Alonso is still on the market.

Alonso said the fact that Ferrari is not an option for 2009 is not a problem for him.


"I am 27 and have enough time to get back to winning races and championships, whether with Ferrari or another team.

"When I won my two championships with Renault, Ferrari were behind me, so I am not afraid of the challenge."

In interview with the British broadcaster ITV in Belgium on Thursday, Alonso would not rule out driving for Ferrari in the future.

"I need to keep thinking not only for next year but also for the near future, so we will see," he said.

Alonso answered "I don't know" to whether he might be lining up a Ferrari drive for 2010.


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I guess Rob can breathe easy, for another season <LOL>

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After P2 today with Alonso on top and Kimi in the wall, I should think Ferrari would be keen to have Alonso in 2009.

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Does anyone really think that if Ferrari have already signed Alonso for 2009, that they would make it public now when their current drivers are still in the hunt for the 2008 WDC?

Denials are 2 a penny. Time will tell.
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You reckon that Kimi or Massa would suddenly be told they're not required?
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Norbert,Sep 5 2008
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You reckon that Kimi or Massa would suddenly be told they're not required?

No idea .... possibly. Or maybe Kimi has already told Ferrari that he wants out. Don't know if Alonso will go to Ferrari in 2009 or 2010, but I doubt anyone would make a statement about it now ... which means they can only deny the rumours. A denial doesn't mean that something hasn't already been agreed.

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Bear,Sep 5 2008
09:16 AM
Norbert,Sep 5 2008
02:08 PM
You reckon that Kimi or Massa would suddenly be told they're not required?

No idea .... possibly. Or maybe Kimi has already told Ferrari that he wants out. Don't know if Alonso will go to Ferrari in 2009 or 2010, but I doubt anyone would make a statement about it now ... which means they can only deny the rumours. A denial doesn't mean that something hasn't already been agreed.

A denial means more than Alonso saying "I cannot discuss that, I'm working on getting my team the best result we can" or Lucca saying "we are workina on winninga tha championshipsa" (my bad Italian accent).

If they were saying that, then I'd be a little more concerned.
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And flav saying "Wadda ya mean I'm a fata ug-ly git".
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Rob,Sep 5 2008
02:22 PM
Bear,Sep 5 2008
09:16 AM
Norbert,Sep 5 2008
02:08 PM
You reckon that Kimi or Massa would suddenly be told they're not required?

No idea .... possibly. Or maybe Kimi has already told Ferrari that he wants out. Don't know if Alonso will go to Ferrari in 2009 or 2010, but I doubt anyone would make a statement about it now ... which means they can only deny the rumours. A denial doesn't mean that something hasn't already been agreed.

A denial means more than Alonso saying "I cannot discuss that, I'm working on getting my team the best result we can" or Lucca saying "we are workina on winninga tha championshipsa" (my bad Italian accent).

If they were saying that, then I'd be a little more concerned.

True, Rob ... but who knows for sure?

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http://www.itv-f1.com/Feature.aspx?Type=James_Allen&id=43822

Interesting ....
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