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“It’s done,” agreed Autosprint correspondent Alberto Antonini.<\/p>\nThe F1 world is only now waiting for the announcement.<\/p>\n
“It’s done,” agreed Autosprint correspondent Alberto Antonini.<\/p>\n
“Kimi Raikkonen has a Ferrari contract in his pocket.”<\/p>\n
It is explosive and significant news, because – at least on paper – Fernando Alonso alongside the Finn is arguably the best driver duo on the grid.<\/p>\n
“If it works, the constructors’ title will be harder for us,” Red Bull’s Dr Helmut Marko told Bild newspaper.<\/p>\n
“Or they could tear each other apart.\u00a0 Wait and see,” he added.<\/p>\n
Indeed, Spaniard Alonso has made clear his strong desire to continue to be partnered by the Brazilian Felipe Massa.<\/p>\n
“I have a great respect for Felipe,” he is quoted by Brazil’s Globo.\u00a0 “He is a great professional and works very hard on the race weekends but also in the simulator.<\/p>\n
“If the team decides to keep him, I’ll be happy,” added Alonso.<\/p>\n
So it’s there where the problem may lie.\u00a0 Having already flirted with Red Bull, the latest rumours are linking Alonso with a shock switch to McLaren or even Lotus.<\/p>\n
“To be honest, we have several plans,” said Lotus team boss Eric Boullier, facing up to the prospect of probably losing Raikkonen.<\/p>\n
“After Ferrari fills their vacancy, our seat will be the most coveted.\u00a0 So we can afford to see what happens.”<\/p>\n
The leading candidate to replace Raikkonen at Lotus is the German Nico Hulkenberg, who put his CV in the limelight with a top performance at Monza.<\/p>\n
But the experienced Massa could be another option.<\/p>\n
“Ferrari is a super team; it’s difficult to find another like it,” the Ferrari driver said.\u00a0 “So it’s important to look at all the options.”<\/p>\n
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