LdM: Alonso And Vettel Not A Good Fit | FerrariChat

LdM: Alonso And Vettel Not A Good Fit

Discussion in 'F1' started by RP, Oct 15, 2012.

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, Skimlinks, and others.

  1. RP

    RP F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Feb 9, 2005
    Messages:
    17,667
    Location:
    Bocahuahua, Florxico
    Full Name:
    Tone Def
  2. SPEEDCORE

    SPEEDCORE Four Time F1 World Champ

    Joined:
    Jul 11, 2005
    Messages:
    46,182
    Full Name:
    Toe Knee
    Most likely because of the performance clause Vettel doesn't have to move if Ferrari performance goes backwards next year so why would they admit Vettel is coming over if he doesn't :eek:
     
  3. ELP_JC

    ELP_JC Formula 3

    Joined:
    Dec 13, 2008
    Messages:
    1,264
    I predict the situation would be similar to Vettel and Webber. The elder (Alonso) would certainly b*tch for a season or two, but once clear who's #1, things would calm down. Neither Webber nor Alonso are ideal #2s, but they're manageable. The upside is that kind of #2 driver is very good for the WCC. Take your pick :D. And the older drivers know they're on their way out, so they can't get too cocky IMO. In animal parlance, the younger, stronger 'alpha male' will take over, sooner or later. And in case of Alonso, what better way to finish your career at Ferrari. Things change folks. He's treated like a diva now, but expecting that until he'd done in 2016 would be stupid. If Vettel becomes available, Ferrari needs to jump right in, even if it's before they want to. Even Ferrari knows opportunities don't wait until you're ready. We'll find out in a year :D. I'm sure Vettel is ready for a new challenge, especially if he wins more championships. That's the nature of top athletes :).
     
    Last edited: Oct 15, 2012
  4. TifosiUSA

    TifosiUSA F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2007
    Messages:
    8,468
    Location:
    Kansas City, MO
    Full Name:
    DJ
    Alonso would never stand for being a designated #2 but he might settle for a Jenson Button-esque end-of-career situation when the team claims both drivers are on equal status but everyone knows that Hamilton is the #1.

    Right now, though, Alonso is the best and who knows how long he can keep this form up?
     
  5. sp1der

    sp1der F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2009
    Messages:
    3,007
    Location:
    UK
    Full Name:
    Simon Ashley
    Hamilton number 1, maybe at his new team, but he got his doors blown off last year by Jenson and in reality neither of the 2 Mac drivers have been sparkling this year.
     
  6. TifosiUSA

    TifosiUSA F1 Veteran

    Joined:
    Nov 18, 2007
    Messages:
    8,468
    Location:
    Kansas City, MO
    Full Name:
    DJ
    I think Hamilton has had a really solid year, but has been unlucky with a number of things including incompetence on behalf of his team (which he will have to get used to now that he's moving to Mercedes). Button has sucked IMO.
     
  7. sp1der

    sp1der F1 Rookie

    Joined:
    Jan 10, 2009
    Messages:
    3,007
    Location:
    UK
    Full Name:
    Simon Ashley
    Agreed the team has not helped but at the start of the year both drivers squandered a clear car advantage over the rest of the field. Hamilton has also made some bizzarre set up choices that have cost him e.g. Spa, Japan
     

Share This Page