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Alonso's Ferrari move may still be on for 2010?

Discussion in 'Other Racing' started by Chicko, Sep 23, 2008.

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  1. Chicko

    Chicko Formula 3

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    #1 Chicko, Sep 23, 2008
    "The renewal of Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari tenure was announced recently at Monza, but the news has not stopped speculation about the future of the Italian team's lineup.

    Mediaset, a major Italian television network, is claiming this week that Fernando Alonso could still be poised to switch to the Maranello-based team following next year's championship.

    It is reported that Alonso, 27, has already signed an agreement, and that Ferrari will simply terminate Raikkonen's newly-announced deal with a small buyout.

    Mediaset said the contract extension announced by Ferrari at Monza was the result of Raikkonen triggering a one-sided option in his current contract to renew for one more year.

    The Finn's option, however, reportedly leaves the door open for Ferrari to pay a financial penalty and annul the contract.
    Mediaset said Ferrari's unannounced new 2010 sponsor, Santander, could pick up the bill.

    The rumour also ties in with rising speculation that Alonso is set to stay at Renault for another season in 2009, rather than switch to BMW Sauber or Honda and then need to move yet again to Ferrari in 2010."



    This does make it clear why he has not signed (yet) for a BMW....





    http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news/detail/080923103214.shtml
     
  2. RP

    RP F1 World Champ

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    #2 RP, Sep 23, 2008
    Sponsorship of Santander is already public, and Alonso did sign a prenuptual agreement with Ferrari. But unlikely he will start before 2010 and unlikely Ferrari will terminate Raikkonen's contract.

    At least at this time.
     
  3. sindo308qv

    sindo308qv F1 Rookie

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    #3 sindo308qv, Sep 23, 2008
    You know, as much as I thought I wouldn't want Alonso at Ferrari,
    you have to like his passion and driving ability.
    I'd welcome him at Ferrari. Kimi has dissappointed with what seems,
    on the surface to be a ho-hum attitude.I'm sure I'm wrong,but jeez,
    show some emotion.Even Kovalinen is at least animated.
     
  4. SrfCity

    SrfCity F1 World Champ

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    #4 SrfCity, Sep 23, 2008
    If Kimi continues to stink I'm sure that this could be a reality. Sounds like Kimi is going for the green while it's still contractually possible. Also, if Kimi doesn't pick it up he may just be mentally on the way out anyway.
     
  5. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #5 texasmr2, Sep 24, 2008
    What about the 'higher up's' in Ferrari's management stating "Alonso is damaged good's and has not future with Ferrari'?
     
  6. SRT Mike

    SRT Mike Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #6 SRT Mike, Sep 24, 2008
    I thought Kimi renewed for 2 years?
     
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    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #7 texasmr2, Sep 24, 2008
    I think one thing the longtime follower's of F1 have forgotten, myself included, is that very strange thing's happen in F1 and I abide by the rule that the most inconcieveable thing's take place in F1 and have. Crazy sport we follow right?
     
  8. Agent Smith

    Agent Smith Formula 3

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    #8 Agent Smith, Sep 24, 2008
    Exactly. At this point, is there ANY team on the grid that Alonso hasn't linked himself to in the press? There's another article referenced in this forum where he was talking about McLaren too for crying out loud. Why would Ferrari want Alonso anyway when they know he was using the stolen Ferrari information to his advantage? Alonso is getting so desperate now for any other ride it really is getting pathetic.
     

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