Nobody likes Alonso

I suppose it means more coming from someone who elicits a similar response.

 

I wonder if Alonso waits until he’s met everyone on the team before he starts burning bridges or does immediately get work burning as soon as he arrives ...?

 

Nope, it's the opposite: Alonso likes nobody.

But I was wondering who are they going to hire if Albon fails or even worse, if Verstappen leaves. They have nobody in the pipeline. Maybe Marko ends eating his words.

 

Yes, but what pool of talents? Their reserve crew is made of rejects.

 

Ferrari does'nt want Alonso nor does it want Max......per Binotto as of today.

 

Fern is old news because he's now past his prime. His days in F1 are done.

 

I agree. He gets more out of a car than most. His 'reputation' vs results is interesting. I would welcome him back but his ability would be slightly diminished by now.

 

Where would he go:
Merc--unlikely
Ferrari--only if allowed by Vettel
nobody else is capable of fielding a winning car right now.

 

As a driver Alonso is an exceptional talent that comes along once in a generation. As the complete package he is riddled with issues and his personality is somehow toxic and at odds with his driving abilities. It is often said that it is amazing he was only champion twice but in some ways he was fortunate to even have that.

 

Alonso to replace Vettel. You heard it on fchat first!

 

As long as we consistently get 1-2's and win, who the f*ck cares about credibility!!! Leclerc can't learn from someone like Seb who is already in his rear view mirror.

 

As I just have written in another thread, Mattia Binotto has declared today that they have been approached by Fernando in Abu Dhabi about a seat available at Ferrari in 2021, and Mattia has said to Fernando that he was not part of Ferrari's future.
Case closed.
(And Camillieri said "Never, ever, for Max Verstappen")
Rgds

 

I've never been an Alonso fan. I will never question his ability, and unlike other popular drivers I dislike (Senna and Schumacher) I have nothing against his on track behavior. I still haven't' forgiven him for his part in McLaren 2008. But I will never doubt his skill. He's certainly right up there in pure talent terms with Hamilton, the aforementioned Senna and Schumacher, Prost, Clark, Fangio et al. IT's not that he's made a habit of burning bridges, he goes full nuclear on them. Why burn a bridge when he can nuke the whole team from orbit? Not only did Ferrari and Red Bull already not want him, after his childish tantrum exploits of going out of his way to embarrass Honda in their struggles I can't see anyone ever wanting the guy again.

I have nothing but admiration of him going to LeMans, Daytona, Indy etc. but man does he come off as an A@@hole. I'm sure he'll be back at Indy this year with SPAM, but I don't think that's where he wants to be. He wanted to have another shot with Andretti, but thanks to his past behavior Honda have said no way, and I'm fully behind them for that.

I'd have more respect for him if he wins Indy and goes back the next year and or returns to Daytona. Winning any of these events once is a massive achievement, going back and trying again after you've won is even more so.

 

Funny thread title. You quote one person. Are you saying Helmut is a nobody?

 

Disagree. Saying there is no place in F1 is not the same as nobody liking him. I will grant you there is currently no place in a team worthy of his skills.