If Alonso leaves?

cds_uk · 22 Sep 2007, 16:33 (Ref:2020512)

If he gets out of his contract who do you think will get what is without doubt a top drawer drive? Lets have some suggestions then,

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JeremySmith · 22 Sep 2007, 16:45 (Ref:2020517)

Without a doubt in my mind Adrian Sutil..

GolddustMini · 22 Sep 2007, 17:36 (Ref:2020535)

rossi

flor · 22 Sep 2007, 17:41 (Ref:2020538)

Michael Schumacher

cds_uk · 22 Sep 2007, 19:02 (Ref:2020572)

Glad to see the thread being taken seriously, i am not sure that Ron would go for Sutil but i do think he would go for an up and coming driver instead of an established driver.

Down F0rce · 22 Sep 2007, 19:12 (Ref:2020582)

Depends where he goes. If (as some rumors suggest) he is off to Ferrari then it could be in a straight swap with Massa.

Maybe another straight swap with Heidfield (a former Mercedes golden boy, almost certianly heading for McLaren back in 2002 if it wasn't for Raikkonen) for his BMW seat.

If he goes back to Renault (most probable outcome IMO) then it'll be a case of whoever McLaren can afford, which could be not very many people. Is Jenson Button still paying off Frank Williams? We could have Buttongate III on our hands, but I don't think Jenson can afford to pay both Williams and Honda for broken contracts...

Ron could throw a pile of money at Frank though for Nico Rosberg.

Since Flavo is involved, he might push for Mark Webber in there.

Basically, if Alonso does leave McLaren (and it seems that he will) there could be an awful lot of money thrown around to break contracts, which dosen't really help the sports image at this point.

JeremySmith · 22 Sep 2007, 19:13 (Ref:2020584)

I am taking your thread seriously.. Ron Dennis has that in Lewis Hamilton though..Sutil is young, German and fast perfect for McLaren..

botsquad · 22 Sep 2007, 19:18 (Ref:2020586)

alonso will stay with ron.

Super Hans · 22 Sep 2007, 19:23 (Ref:2020588)

Sutil would be a good bet.

He's quick, but not as quick as Hamilton, and the pair already have a good friendship. He could be the Gerhard Berger to Hamilton's Ayrton Senna.

cds_uk · 22 Sep 2007, 19:58 (Ref:2020605)

I wasn't having a go at you Jeremy, i think Sutil would be in the frame, just not sure Ron would plump for him, what about DiResta, he would be mustard with a full winter of testing behind him. I cant see Alonso going to Ferrari though, Renault if anywhere in my opinion.

JeremySmith · 22 Sep 2007, 20:12 (Ref:2020615)

I know you weren't Cds...

I think if he leaves McLaren it will be back to Renault..

enemy-ace · 22 Sep 2007, 20:46 (Ref:2020632)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeremySmith

..Sutil is young, German and fast perfect for McLaren..

So is Rosberg.

Sutil would be a good choice, but I think Rosberg would be even better.

JeremySmith · 22 Sep 2007, 20:48 (Ref:2020633)

Would Sir Frank William's let him go though? Also we have not seen Sutil in a really fast F1 car yet have we...I am listening though

BootsOntheSide · 22 Sep 2007, 20:50 (Ref:2020635)

Maybe a pay-driver?

A swap with Heidfeld could be good for both parties. Raikkonen and Massa seem quite settled at Ferrari. Sutil and Rosberg are strong young drivers, but maybe Lewis still needs a guiding light. The best experienced potentially-available driver is Button, but can he withstand the embarassment of breaking yet another contract?

JeremySmith · 22 Sep 2007, 21:13 (Ref:2020650)

I know Jenson Button has crossed my mind more than once, and you are right Boots he would be great. I don't like the concept of pay drivers myself fundamentally the wrong reason for signing a driver, look at Sutil's teamate at Spyker.

I think Lewis can take care of business without any more guidance.

NAC · 22 Sep 2007, 22:05 (Ref:2020671)

Jeremy, your in fine form today

Sutil for the drive and Alonso back to daddy slotting in next to Kinky, tossing out Fisi

JeremySmith · 22 Sep 2007, 22:22 (Ref:2020677)

Thinking this over for the past week, Alonso would most likely be better off back at Renault..Although I have said I thought it was going backwards for him.

What the relationship between Fernando and Ron is only they know, don't they.. Not good at the moment if we believe the press? And thank you I have my moments.

pottiella · 22 Sep 2007, 22:25 (Ref:2020678)

Quote:

Originally Posted by NAC

Sutil for the drive and Alonso back to daddy slotting in next to Kinky, tossing out Fisi

we are still talking about F1 right?

JeremySmith · 22 Sep 2007, 22:27 (Ref:2020682)

I think so...

pottiella · 22 Sep 2007, 22:35 (Ref:2020684)

what about Bruno to sit next to Lewis

I'm sure Ron could do nicely with some extra cash coming into the team off the back of THAT name

NAC · 22 Sep 2007, 22:48 (Ref:2020691)

Quote:

Originally Posted by pottiella

we are still talking about F1 right?

Absolutely

JeremySmith · 22 Sep 2007, 22:55 (Ref:2020696)

Money is just not an issue for McLaren and it never will be.

The Saint · 22 Sep 2007, 23:14 (Ref:2020701)

Rosberg or Piquet

Marbot · 22 Sep 2007, 23:23 (Ref:2020703)

Jenson would be good at McLaren I reckon.And he would bring valuable info with him from Honda like................................................................................................ .................................................................................................... .................................................................................................... ....................................or maybe not.

VilleneuveTracy · 22 Sep 2007, 23:29 (Ref:2020706)

It is about time Quick Nick gets a shot in a winning car so I hope Heidfeld gets that seat if Alonso leaves.

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