:: The Formula 1 - 2007 Season Thread ::

[Arsenal_Gunners]

Renault most probably.

 

[s18000rpm]

Renault, who took him to titles in 2005 and 2006 and have yet to confirm their driver line-up for 2008, were miles off the pace this year and there are no guarantees their new car will be any better.

Toyota, with one of the biggest budgets in the paddock, have a declared vacancy following the departure of Germany's Ralf Schumacher.
But the Cologne-based team have yet to win a Grand Prix, let alone mount a serious championship challenge, since their debut in 2002.

Ferrari, "I have to disappoint all of Fernando's fans - I don't think anything will happen in that direction in the next three years," Ferrari's former champion Michael Schumacher said last week.

BMW, also have plenty of potential, The German team are targeting wins in 2008 but have Germany's Nick Heidfeld and Poland's Robert Kubica under contract.
(German Company, German Team, 1 German Driver )

Red Bull, with Renault engines and top designer Adrian Newey, are bankrolled by Austrian billionaire Dietrich Mateschitz and have big ambitions.

Williams, former champions and more competitive than Red Bull this season, have also been mentioned - particularly if their highly-rated German Nico Rosberg takes the Spaniard's place at McLaren.

*www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/63748

so whats your guess?

Alonso wont go to Renault, he wants to take the crown back, not lose his 3rd position itself.

My guess - Williams or Toyota.
RedBull is ok, but its a customer car, no way Ferrari, McLaren, Toyota... will allow a punk team to take the title.

 

[prateek_san]

he may go back to Renault ..... else Williams for sure...if he goes to any other team ...i have to say " Alonso forget even qualifying to the pole position next season "

 

[Ankur Gupta]

Renault or BMW....No second thoughts about it..
And its completely baseless to say that Renault can't win the championship next year as they had a poor car this season...Things change pretty quickly in F1

 

[Arsenal_Gunners]

What about Force India

 

[Ankur Gupta]

^^Well I got a feeling that they can compete with Red Bull and Toyota...But it depends on how much money our Vijay Mallaya is willing to spend on the team...He doesn't enter a field he doesn't want to excel in

 

[mobilegeek]

^you are right about this .. so I feel Ralf Schumacher is the one they can pick, But Force India having dramatic changes is unlikely

and News Of The Day

Fat Ass finally announced that he is leaving the McLaren .. wo to expected tha
now this is also more likely that he will go to Renault
williams n toyota lack pace to win one grand prix .. forget championship
ferrai already refused

He will go to Renault

 

[WRC Rocks]

one thing you anti-Alonso ppl have to KNOW is, Fernando Alonso was a DOUBLE CHAMP when Michael Schumacher was present. 8)

let me rephrase it, Alosno beat MS not once but two times.


he whined (his strategy) or not, it doesnt matter, He is a Double Champ. - chapter close.

 

[Hitboxx]

Alonso/Renault beat Michael/Ferrari or not, it doesn't matter, Michael is a Double+Double+Double+Single Champ - chapter close.

 

[ratedrsuperstar]

^ so true.

i do think fernando will move 2 toyota

read an article which said that rosberg shouldn't go to mclaren as it would downgrade his value.i don't get it how will that affect him in any negative way

 

[s18000rpm]

Renault wait to hear from Alonso

Renault have made Fernando Alonso an offer to return to the squad with which he won the 2005 and 2006 world titles, team chief Flavio Briatore confirmed.

"Let's see what happens from here to Tuesday," the Italian told Gazzetta dello Sport. "I have presented a project for the future to Fernando. If his desires coincide with ours, it can happen."

Briatore has confirmed speculations that Alonso and Renault disagree on the length of the Spaniard's contract, as he seeks to sign for just one season - leaving him free for 2009.

"I know how much he can still give Renault, but an agreement for one year would have no sense with an outlook projected for a period of time," Briatore added.

The Spanish driver ended his troubled season-long relationship with McLaren on Friday, creating an unusual situation of a lively drivers market this late in the year.

So far, Alonso has been linked with Renault, Williams, Toyota and most Red Bull Racing. And Dietrich Mateschitz, Red Bull owner, would not rule any option out.

"Let's see how things go," he told the newspaper. "[David] Coulthard and [Mark] Webber are 100% our drivers for 2008. But there's nothing certain in F1, only things that are very probable."

Alonso's former teammate at Renault Jarno Trulli revealed Alonso has been in touch with Toyota, giving credence to some rumours that Alonso has asked Toyota to hire former Ferrari technical director Ross Brawn.

"I was immediately informed by phone of the split between Alonso and McLaren," Trulli said. "I know he has spoken to Toyota and has asked for more technicians: it would be great by me..."

*www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/63770

 

[sachin_kothari]

Check this out.
Alonso has already turned down Toyota's offer.
He may opt for a smaller teams on the Formula One circuit, in a transitional phase before eventually securing a move to Ferrari.

 

[s18000rpm]

Alonso/Renault beat Michael/Ferrari or not, it doesn't matter, Michael is a Double+Double+Double+Single Champ - chapter close.

dude, Alonso beat the undisputed MS two times in a row.

you think Alosno is not good enough?

personally i support MS , Massa, Kimi & Lewis. but you guys are acting like plastic fans.

to top it all Alonso is still the youngest champ. (& youngest double champ).

be sportive.

 

[sachin_kothari]

Hamilton mentions candidates for McLaren seat
1.Nick Heidfeld
2.Nico Rosberg
3.Adrian Sutil
4.Heikki Kovalainen

Check here

Here's another news.
'Alonso wasn't expecting to be dropped'

 

[mobilegeek]

^
Williams already said Nico is not for sale
Heikki Kovalainen is another Flavio find so he might not give away also he is renault second driver now Fisi already left I think.

 

[sachin_kothari]

^^Hamilton said all the above mentioned drivers are in some contract.
Its his list that he mentions out.
I personally would like Heikki Kovalainen to partner Hamilton for the next season.

 

[mobilegeek]

There is one guy who onone talks about .. Jenson Button!!
whats with him, .. had another poor season with Honda, Still sticking with them?
whats up with this guy?

 

[mehulved]

one thing you anti-Alonso ppl have to KNOW is, Fernando Alonso was a DOUBLE CHAMP when Michael Schumacher was present. 8)

let me rephrase it, Alosno beat MS not once but two times.


he whined (his strategy) or not, it doesnt matter, He is a Double Champ. - chapter close.

Agreed that he's a great driver.
But, his behaviour doesn't talk of a world champion. He never has been able to command that respect that people like MS, Hakkinen, Senna and the likes did. He keeps on whining like a 5th standard kid. If it weren't for his whining he'd have won a lot more fans.
Mika Hakkinen had also won championships from under MS's nose but he wasn't disrespected by people.
Damon Hill, Villenue have even fought MS and won a championship each, but they were never shown in bad light.
It's clear Alonso is a great driver but not a worth champion. F1 Champion is not only about being the best driver, but also about the overall behaviour and persona of the person.

 

[Hackattack]

Agreed that he's a great driver.
But, his behaviour doesn't talk of a world champion. He never has been able to command that respect that people like MS, Hakkinen, Senna and the likes did. He keeps on whining like a 5th standard kid. If it weren't for his whining he'd have won a lot more fans.
Mika Hakkinen had also won championships from under MS's nose but he wasn't disrespected by people.
Damon Hill, Villenue have even fought MS and won a championship each, but they were never shown in bad light.
It's clear Alonso is a great driver but not a worth champion. F1 Champion is not only about being the best driver, but also about the overall behaviour and persona of the person.

Sorry but i disagree, because ---- you and rest other anti-alonso don't want to see the Alonso as a person, you all want to see the Alonso what the media is showing. Media huh ? it can make what not !

Can you please quote all his whines that he made throughout his career, and specially this season.

Many of you hate him just because he beat MS . Thats true.

No one is saying anything about Hamilton, just like he cried like a baby he is all this season starting from Monaco.

So people just saying alonso is a crybaby, he whines, he has a bad behaviour, and all, it only proves your faint hatred towards him.

And how come many F1 drivers adore and support him. How come he has so many friends in F1, hell even guys in other motorsport say good about him.

Too much hatred is not good for health.

 

[Arsenal_Gunners]

Some guys on this thread should stop their childish "cryonso" rants and appreciate the man and his achievements.