Montezemelo wrote: "We are not masochistic enough to take on a driver without informing Alonso. Fernando was always in the picture regarding the choice, taken partly because employing a youngster, in what will be a complex 2014 season, did not inspire confidence. In a nutshell, I wanted a driver who would not make me regret Massa [leaving]. What I ask of Raikkonen is wins, a consistent performance level and podiums and Alonso will be the first to benefit."
Wow. I never thought I'd hear them say something like that to Alonso - "You will be the first to benefit".
