It looks like Alonso is settling in at Renault. First he tellst the media Briatore iks like a father. then:
At the end of last year when I had to choose which team to move to, I think Renault was the best option,” he said.
“And in fact this year we are seeing the results. We are in front of the other possibilities that I had – in terms of Toyota, Red Bull and all these teams, we are in front of them.
“So I’m happy with my decision, and for sure, comparing this year and last year I’m much happier this year because, OK, I’m sixth or seventh, but everyone wants me to be sixth or seventh, or if I can win they will be very happy.
“Last year that was not the case, so I am very happy this year.”
So why is Alonso suddenly a team player? because he wants to stay with Renault 2009?
And why stay with Renault?
Because the 2010 Ferrari rumors are right?
It fits with the Keke Rosberg generated rumor that Kimi will finish his carreer soon. Montezemolo who calls the shots in Maranello is an Alonso fan but he would not have Alonso and Kimi in the same team.
Alonso this year and probably next year is the most unterutilized top driver in F1 for a long time. but that isn't so surprising considering his temperamentfull relationship with McLaren. He can be as damaging as he can be usefull to a team at times.
Personally I see it as character building for Alonso. He will learn something. All great drivers had set backs in their carreers and he may come out of it with some great triumphes in 2010.