How would Webber stack up against Alonso?

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There is a consistant rumour that Webber might be swapped with Giancarlo between renault and Williams.

http://www.crash.net/uk/en/news_view...d=1&nid=117905


There was an inferance that flavio was trying to arrange this because he didnt want Webber's value going down by driving for an under-performing Williams. Apparently webber sought to scuttle this plan and insisted on remaining with williams, on the basis that He'll work with Williams to overcome their present problems. (there were numerous articles to this effect)

http://www.itv-f1.com/News_Article.aspx?PO_ID=33893

If the obove scenario is to be accepted, the question is; what is webber's true motive?

Is is operating out of loyalty and a genuine belief that williams will rise up in a few years to become serious championship compeditors (extremely unlikely), or is he afraid to face up to alonso?

I personally think that webber is afraid of Alonso. If webber goes to renault and is destroyed by Alonso, his hype/value would be gone forever. i think that its a risk he is unwilling to take. the reality is that now, webber is often matched and sometimes beaten by nick. considering this, what are the chances that he can hold his own against Alonso?