11-09-2013, 21:58
How will it work out?
On paper, Alonso and Raikkonen is probably the strongest driver line-up in F1. In theory, it makes Ferrari a formidable force - assuming their car and, particularly, new V6 turbo engine is competitive in 2014.
But the potential for disruption is clear.
Alonso famously almost brought McLaren to its knees in his demands for priority status when he was teamed with Hamilton in 2007.
He has since made it clear that his problem was not with Hamilton per se, but with the team. Team boss Ron Dennis, it has emerged, had promised him he would be team leader, and then not delivered.
That is now what has happened at Ferrari, too. Worse, in fact. Alonso has been team leader for four years and has now been told he is equal with Raikkonen.
Ferrari, apparently, don't care how he feels about that, although he has told them he's fine with it.
How will Alonso respond? Will he behave in the manner of, say, Hamilton and Jenson Button at McLaren from 2010-2 and treat it as a challenge to enjoy, and see out his contract to the end of 2016, as he said he would last weekend? Or will he feel betrayed and seethe inwardly until a flashpoint triggers emotions he can't control?
Most insiders I have spoken to believe Alonso will probably edge the on-track battle with Raikkonen, that he will be faster more often than not.
If that's the case, it's not hard to imagine a scenario whereby Alonso is ahead on points, but there comes a race in which Raikkonen is in front and Alonso can't get by. Or perhaps the team mess something up for him. And that becomes the trigger point for a fallout that leads to Alonso leaving Ferrari at the end of next season.
"That's exactly what will happen," BBC F1 chief analyst Eddie Jordan said when we chatted on Wednesday morning.
And where would he go, I asked? "McLaren-Honda," EJ replied.
It will be a fascinating year.
BBC
Vaya tela si es que piensa mal y acertaras y este es el caso ...
Si antes estaba cabreado con Ferrari ahora ni te cuento ....
On paper, Alonso and Raikkonen is probably the strongest driver line-up in F1. In theory, it makes Ferrari a formidable force - assuming their car and, particularly, new V6 turbo engine is competitive in 2014.
But the potential for disruption is clear.
Alonso famously almost brought McLaren to its knees in his demands for priority status when he was teamed with Hamilton in 2007.
He has since made it clear that his problem was not with Hamilton per se, but with the team. Team boss Ron Dennis, it has emerged, had promised him he would be team leader, and then not delivered.
That is now what has happened at Ferrari, too. Worse, in fact. Alonso has been team leader for four years and has now been told he is equal with Raikkonen.
Ferrari, apparently, don't care how he feels about that, although he has told them he's fine with it.
How will Alonso respond? Will he behave in the manner of, say, Hamilton and Jenson Button at McLaren from 2010-2 and treat it as a challenge to enjoy, and see out his contract to the end of 2016, as he said he would last weekend? Or will he feel betrayed and seethe inwardly until a flashpoint triggers emotions he can't control?
Most insiders I have spoken to believe Alonso will probably edge the on-track battle with Raikkonen, that he will be faster more often than not.
If that's the case, it's not hard to imagine a scenario whereby Alonso is ahead on points, but there comes a race in which Raikkonen is in front and Alonso can't get by. Or perhaps the team mess something up for him. And that becomes the trigger point for a fallout that leads to Alonso leaving Ferrari at the end of next season.
"That's exactly what will happen," BBC F1 chief analyst Eddie Jordan said when we chatted on Wednesday morning.
And where would he go, I asked? "McLaren-Honda," EJ replied.
It will be a fascinating year.
BBC
Vaya tela si es que piensa mal y acertaras y este es el caso ...
Si antes estaba cabreado con Ferrari ahora ni te cuento ....