Deadline!
MCLAREN GIVE ALONSO DEADLINE TO ACCEPT $88 MILLION DEAL
McLaren has reportedly warned Fernando Alonso he is running out of time
to commit to the British team for the 2015 Formula 1 season, despite offering
the Spaniard a massive retainer for his servicesf-to spearhead their new Honda
era.
Media reports in the last days have suggested the Spaniard, whose
five-year stint at Ferrari appears definitely over, has now decided to re-join
McLaren to spearhead the team’s new works Honda era, in what is supposedly a
contract for two years with a total value of $88 million.
On a visit this week to Mexico City’s rejuvenating Formula 1 venue for
2015, however, Alonso denied the reports, “There is nothing new. I have decided
nothing for next year – nothing is definite yet.”
“With Ferrari I am seeing what is the best decision for next year,
whether I continue or not, but I will try to choose what is best for my future.
I have something in my head, but every week for the past two months there have
been these reports, always with a different team.”
“I respect Ferrari greatly,”
Alonso said. “It is a team that I love. For Ferrari it has been a difficult
year, and for me it has been five difficult years.”
On the face of it, it seems Alonso’s only choice is McLaren or a
sabbatical, leaving Jenson Button increasingly nervous about the likely end of
his Formula 1 career.
In his latest interview with Hermes, former McLaren driver Mika Hakkinen
agrees: “Jenson’s behaviour lately reflects a certain loss of confidence. I
think when you are striving for success in the long-term, your behaviour looks
different.”
McLaren acknowledges that it has put Button and Kevin Magnussen in an
awkward position as the Alonso talks drag on, with team boss Eric Boullier
apparently losing patience.
“We want to have Fernando’s decision between Brazil and Abu Dhabi,” the
Frenchman is quoted as declaring clearly to the German newspaper Bild.
“We have had good conversations
with him, he would fit well with us and he has signalled that he wants the job.
However, we want a long-term solution – three years – not just a contract for
one.”
Honda is making no secret that it wants a driver of Alonso’s top calibre
for 2015. The BBC has reported Alonso is on the verge of agreeing a two-year
contract plus a further option for 2017.
“We cannot comment on the drivers as it is a subject for McLaren and
Honda,” said the Japanese marque’s Formula 1 chief Yasuhisa Arai, according to
Spain’s Marca.
“But Alonso, Vettel and Hamilton are very strong drivers and all the
teams want them. Any one of them has a chance of being in the team in 2015,”
Arai added, but the big favourite is clearly Alonso.
(fonte: GRANDPRIX247.COM)
Olha.. eu vou te falar ... Alonso anuncia esta P#$@ logo! Tô irritada já!
Bjuss, Tati
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Olha.. eu vou te falar ... Alonso anuncia esta P#$@ logo! Tô irritada já!
Bjuss, Tati
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