Fernando Alonso very close to McLaren move

Tony Holder · Nov 5, 2014

I am looking for to the prospect of Alonso joining McLaren again, and I am not overly upset about Jenson going. Personally I have a feeling at Ron is not a fan of Jenson, hence why he is rumoured to be losing his ride for 2015, but that is merely my own meandering thoughts..... And anyone who thinks McLaren Honda will revert back to the red and white livery are wrong. This was because of the Marlboro Project Four (MP4) years in the early 80s, which then became the McLaren Project Four which Marlboro jumped ship.

This will be a bold move by Alonso into the unknown, Honda powered MP4 30.... I hope as a lifelong McLaren fans he, along with Kevin can bring podiums and wins to the Woking team.

Kjell Eilertsen · Nov 5, 2014

Tony Holder said:
I am looking for to the prospect of Alonso joining McLaren again, and I am not overly upset about Jenson going. Personally I have a feeling at Ron is not a fan of Jenson, hence why he is rumoured to be losing his ride for 2015, but that is merely my own meandering thoughts..... And anyone who thinks McLaren Honda will revert back to the red and white livery are wrong. This was because of the Marlboro Project Four (MP4) years in the early 80s, which then became the McLaren Project Four which Marlboro jumped ship.

This will be a bold move by Alonso into the unknown, Honda powered MP4 30.... I hope as a lifelong McLaren fans he, along with Kevin can bring podiums and wins to the Woking team.

Me too, I just don't think Kevin Mag is "it".

Pi_2R_0 · Nov 5, 2014

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/santander-met-with-mclaren-in-austin-report/

An interesting article about Alonso and the contract with Mclaren.

Pi_2R_0 · Nov 5, 2014

Sorry for double post, but I read several articles published in French media about Button. The vice-chairman of the LMP1 program for Porsche denies the recruitment of Button. He said that the pilots will stay the same. And if a third car would be align for the next 24 hours in Le Mans, they will choose among the pilots from the program GT of Porsche.

Who will be his teamate ?

Tony Holder · Nov 5, 2014

Kjell Eilertsen said:
Me too, I just don't think Kevin Mag is "it".

K Mag hasn't done that badly really, he's young, has the pace over one lap. He can learn more with Alonso over JB.

Deleted member 161052 · Nov 5, 2014

3 months ago as-web.jp reported that he's interested in racing in the Japanese Super GT and Super Formula series.

http://tentenths.com/forum/showpost.php?p=3439627&postcount=1234
https://twitter.com/Racing_injapan/status/494110173854572544
http://www.leblogauto.com/2014/07/destination-japon-pour-jenson-button.html
http://as-web.jp/news/info.php?c_id=1&no=58821
Maybe it's true?

Kjell Eilertsen · Nov 5, 2014

Tony Holder said:
K Mag hasn't done that badly really, he's young, has the pace over one lap. He can learn more with Alonso over JB.

Except I don't think Alonso is the sharing and caring type of guy, but that's just a personal hunch ofc.
And while Kev haven't done bad he hasn't done great either, McLaren needs a duo like Hamilton/Rosberg, two drivers that will consistently score the team a lot of points, Kev has showed some decent speed but he isn't bringing home points for the team at a rate I'd expect from a top team second driver.

Darth · Nov 5, 2014

Tony Holder said:
K Mag hasn't done that badly really, he's young, has the pace over one lap. He can learn more with Alonso over JB.

I totally agree. We tend to forget how young some of the drivers are nowadays and expect a bit too much from them.

Martin Maaskant · Nov 5, 2014

I think a move from Alonso to McLaren is good for both. The only problem that I see is that there aren't exactly warm feelings between Ron Dennis and Fernando Alonso. And about Button. I think that it is time to move on for him. It only can get worse for him. No other top team will sign him.

Chris Jenkins · Nov 5, 2014

In my opinion Button is the last bit of 'clutter' from the Whitmarsh era that Big Ron is still trying to clear out in his recent refurbishment of McLaren

Kjell Eilertsen · Nov 5, 2014

Chris Jenkins said:
In my opinion Button is the last bit of 'clutter' from the Whitmarsh era that Big Ron is still trying to clear out in his recent refurbishment of McLaren

You're pushing the wrong Button(s)!

Tony Holder · Nov 6, 2014

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...One-Fernando-Alonso-replace-Brit-McLaren.html

Chris Jenkins · Nov 6, 2014

Not disputing at all that this is what will happen, but Daily Mail is not the most reputable of sources.

Kartik Sri Harsha · Nov 6, 2014

Chris Jenkins said:
Not disputing at all that this is what will happen, but Daily Mail is not the most reputable of sources.

the more this situation dragged the more stupid its getting

Tony Holder · Nov 6, 2014

Chris Jenkins said:
Not disputing at all that this is what will happen, but Daily Mail is not the most reputable of sources.

More reputable than the Sport.

Chris Jenkins · Nov 6, 2014

Tony Holder said:
More reputable than the Sport.

Can't argue with you there

Pi_2R_0 · Nov 6, 2014

Boullier states he wants the Alonso's decision between the Brazil and Abu Dhabi. And a contract for 3 years.
Source:
http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/mclaren-gives-alonso-deadline-for-2015-decision/

Tony Holder · Nov 6, 2014

Dragging out innit

David O'Reilly · Nov 6, 2014

What amazes me is that it was Alonso who in a fit of pique started the whole McLarengate saga by dobbing them in.
It cost them a US$100m fine.
Now they will pay him 35m Euro a season.
Its all for sale isn't it.
even singing along to Putin's tune in Sochi.

sniper420 · Nov 6, 2014

Tony Holder said:
And anyone who thinks McLaren Honda will revert back to the red and white livery are wrong. This was because of the Marlboro Project Four (MP4) years in the early 80s, which then became the McLaren Project Four which Marlboro jumped ship.

True, but if Alonso brings Santander with him then we have a red and white colour scheme too!