Hilo OFICIAL TEMPORADA F1 2017

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http://www.darrenheath.com/blog/collective-desire
Just one glance at the Canadian qualifying session speed-trap figures will give you an idea of the level at which Fernando is driving his MCL32. 19th out of 20 runners, the McLaren was 16 kilometres per hour slower than the quickest car and a full five down on the 18th placed machine. You, I and Alonso know well that a 2018 non-Honda-powered MCL33 will be an entirely different proposition to his current ride.

Of course, Honda may stay, Fernando may go, only time will tell. The collective desire – both within and without the sport – for Alonso to stay is palpable in its force, but in reality that will have little or no effect on decisions made.

What is certain is that Formula 1 will be a way poorer place without the guy many still consider to be the best driver in the sport.

Bernie would’ve sorted it. Back in the day, Ecclestone would be having a quiet word. Mercedes, Red Bull or Ferrari would be ‘encouraged’ to make a seat available for our man. The F1 supremo was all too aware that his sport without one of the superstar drivers would be a less appealing watch.

But Bernie’s gone, so this may be Fernando’s F1 swansong.

Fingers crossed it’s not.