On weekends, the first rumors surfaced that Fernando Alonso has signed a deal with BMW. Apparently the same for three years. The rumor comes from an Italian journalist who had put Sky Italia. Reported on Saturday on what was promptly taken by other agencies and the media. There are so messages since Heidfeld at BMW is in crisis and is listed as a release candidate, and yesterday I wrote that I think nothing of the rumors - now. I'll have to revise that, because of the matter is probably much more to it than you first thought. For now, Sky Italia and reloading again confirmed that the deal should be a done deal. That does not mean that Heidfeld has to go.
After the message again today Duch was the press and not Sky Italia wears off, it could actually be something to it. BMW has taken the inquiries counter annoyed. "I do not take on speculation," said Mario Theissen, compared to the agencies and pointed out that even to the end of the year have the time to make a decision. That is at least a U-turn, because in mid-June it was said that in the mid / late August wish to comment about the driver.
This is the date has shifted, but need not necessarily be because it's your turn Alonso turn. It is certain that Heidfeld has set a time limit up to which he must have caught. What precisely does not look too bad, because he was also heavily untersützt. It is also noticed Robert Kubica, who, according to the MS-total.com has today once again complained massively about the fact that BMW is working not focused enough, because you have Heidfeld needlessly conceded several days of testing. Already a few weeks complained of poles that BMW would be in contrast to the other top teams to develop slowly and too little.
Kubica seems to be not very satisfied and has in recent weeks, from time to time expressed in a low voice, that there might be other top teams. Heidfeld BMW so supportive of the move could of course be a cause. Kubica has seen the Germans at least this year in the qualification well under control, but in the race from the most different. A comparison of the best laps of the race looks like this:
Australia -> Heidfeld
Malaysia -> Heidfeld (overall fastest lap)
Bahrain -> Heidfeld
Spain -> Kubica
Turkey -> Kubica
Monaco -> Kubica
Canada -> Heidfeld
France -> Kubica
England -> Heidfeld
Germany -> Heidfeld (overall fastest lap)
Hungary -> Kubica
Valencia -> Kubica
Belgium -> Kubica
Here too, the poles, but things look much different and probably reflects the speed between two contradictory. Both are, like last year, at least approximately the same speed in the race.
If Alonso really come, it must not necessarily be Heidfeld, who must go. You might as well say BMW, that Alonso and Heidfeld retains number one picks points as guarantor. Kubica has reportedly also an offer from Renault on the table, so obviously desperately need a new top riders.
News - NASCAR
- The Nationwide CoT, yesterday had his first outing. There are many pictures to be seen, but at jayski.com there is at least a few. Strikingly, there is no rear wing. Apparently, NASCAR has learned anything from the criticism and once again the good old wall unit back on it bolted flange. Has not been learned in terms of chips, which also is there. What accounts for the lack of rear wing is hard to say, but I suspect already, that the Rear NW CoT has significantly less output. Before 2010, you will not see the car in action.
Alonso is for me one who nciht eignetlich fast enough away from Formula 1 to be. Even with Renault this year, he still has too much attention.
A real Unsympath.
Mario Theissen has been doing pretty much correct. Especially in technical fields. I can believe him that he Alonso, the environment that this required. Kubica would certainly not accept No2 status, as well Heidfeld has no choice ...
However, it could cost Theissen also 100 million dollars if Heidfeld next year with the new tire is super clear and Alonso leaves at the ears * g *
btw: you could actually set up the theory that McLaren in the wet technology has found something. While never want to Hamilton's talent, the Ferrari seems most difficult beherschbar.
I hope Alonso stay at Renault but still somehow. Because he fits in easily, and he Briatore, belong together. I can not imagine Alonso otherwise in any team really permanent.