F1 2008

Originally Posted by jamieboy

..but I wonder if part of the change in perception is because in '05 and '06 he was beating Schumacher, whereas in '07 he was challenging "our Lewis"?

Surely not..??





Ralf S.

Chrispy, have you got something to tell us?

Yup, Chrispy, when is Flavio coming out with the "revelation"?

I read in F1 Racing that they think he is eyeing a move to Ferrari in 2009, however where he ends up in 2008 is anyones guess.

Originally Posted by jamieboy

Alonso confirmed as leaving McLaren:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/7074737.stm

Where to? Williams-Lexus?

Er, if it didn't work out with Ron Dennis, I can't see how it would work with Frank Williams. Even though obviously, anything is better than Toro Rosso's Franz Tost.

Infighting cost McLaren the WDC. I think Alonso had to leave McLaren. I don't think another season would have worked out. Leaves Lewis as clear number one.

If Alonso did go to Ferrari eventually and was partnered with Kimi who would be no.1 then?

Originally Posted by jamieboy

Not addressed at you in particular (honestly, because loads of people have the same view) but I wonder if part of the change in perception is because in '05 and '06 he was beating Schumacher, whereas in '07 he was challenging "our Lewis"? I'm sure I remember him being a bit sulky toward the end of '06 too.

I can't speak for others - but to be honest I couldn't have cared less if he had challenged, and even beaten, Lewis fairly. What I dislike was his lack of sportsmanship, demanding preferential treatment etc. Its the reason I disliked Schumacher (that and the fact that he was an out-and-out cheat), and its the reason I feel let down by Alonso.

The BBC are saying Renault or Red Bull are the favourites.

I hope he doesn't go to Red Bull; but I do think Toyota have the money to throw at the whinging Spanish sour-puss

This probably belongs back in the '07 thread, but I think Hamilton and Alonso were both after preferential treatment - Hamilton's comment along the lines of "the team know who the real people are, and who they should be backing".

Anyway, back to '08.

This article on crash.net is where I first saw Williams-Lexus mentioned, and it sounds plausible as a one-year deal, a stepping stone to Ferrari.

I think both Frank and Alonso would be able to hold their tempers for a season if they went into the deal knowing exactly where each of them stood.

Originally Posted by Gary Slegg

I can't speak for others - but to be honest I couldn't have cared less if he had challenged, and even beaten, Lewis fairly. What I dislike was his lack of sportsmanship, demanding preferential treatment etc. Its the reason I disliked Schumacher (that and the fact that he was an out-and-out cheat), and its the reason I feel let down by Alonso.

What he said.

Originally Posted by jamieboy

This probably belongs back in the '07 thread, but I think Hamilton and Alonso were both after preferential treatment - Hamilton's comment along the lines of "the team know who the real people are, and who they should be backing".

Anyway, back to '08.

What he probably meant was that Alonso doesn't deserve ANY treatment and doesn't deserve to be in McLaren after his behavior.

Whatever happens one thing is clear : Alonso will not be able to fight for the tittle

Originally Posted by pierre_samanni

Even though obviously, anything is better than Toro Rosso's Franz Tost.

Yep those guys brake bones if you don't perform

Originally Posted by pierre_samanni

Er, if it didn't work out with Ron Dennis, I can't see how it would work with Frank Williams. Even though obviously, anything is better than Toro Rosso's Franz Tost.

I cant remember where I heard or saw it, but I clearly remember seeing that they send all the drivers getting out of hand to Williams to be sorted out by Uncle Frank.

In Williams, you are no more important than the lollipop man.

Alonso looks like the perfect canidate..............

One consideration about the night race in Singapore was brought to me yesterday when I met with a fellow AOer (schroedinger).

Singapore is quite prone to sudden tropical rain. A night race would therefore be quite dangerous in case of a downpour. I guess we'll see how it goes next year...

Would you get such downpours at night though?

Originally Posted by Gary Slegg

Would you get such downpours at night though?

Yep. Witnessed a few myself.

Sabine Kehm, Schumi's PR, confirmed he'll be testing the Ferrari 2007 car with the 2008 set up (ie. without the electronics) either next week in Barcelona or in December at Jerez.

I thought I was Schumi's only PR

Sabine's prettier mate

Dennis Saying his goodbyes