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**forotis** · 10-18-2007, 05:29 AM

My wish is to see Alonso and Kovalainen at Renault racing on equal terms. And it would be even sweeter if Heikki beats 'Nando. But alas it's not going to happen.

Hmm. I wonder what kind of demands does Piquet Jr have. Is there any chance of having a pairing like Alonso-Piquet Jr? Nelsinho looks like a very proud and even arrogant (like FA!) guy and therefore I somewhat doubt he would agree to become #2. And is Alonso seriously afraid of another unknown quantity of a rookie again? Piquet should have a contract with Renault for next year, so to who will he be loaned? To who? There are so many drivers, who want a drive for next year - all of them can't get the opportunity.

If you look at this all with logic, you will end up with the right pairing for Renault on ´08.

1. FA only wants to drive in 3 cars (McL, Ferrari and Renault).
2. Out of these McL and Ferrari are not options anymore (Mercedes have reportedly given Dennis permission to release FA from his contract for a pricetag of 50M usd).
3. FA will drive Renault. Briatore will find the needed cash for both his contract and his salary.
4. Is FA in a position to dictate his teammate? With Briatore he is.
5. FA wont want Heikki as he has seen how Heikki has been beating Fisico so comfortably (after his slow start that is).
6. This leaves 2 possible teammates. Fisico and Piquet Jr.
7. Piquet Jr is a risk as he is very fast also. He does make a lot more errors than LH or HK, so FA would have no probs with him (except maybe occasionally).
8. Fisico is hoping to get the 2nd seat behind Alonso, but that wont happen. He is off to Toyota, "the graveyard of drivers that once showed some potential".

So: Renault 08 will be driven by FA and Piquet Jr. Heikki will switch to McL. Fisico to Toyota unless Toyota manages to snatch Rosberg with all those yens. In that case Fisico will be forced to retire.

Elementary, dear Watson.

10-18-2007, 05:29 AM	#18
forotis Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 400 Senior Member	My wish is to see Alonso and Kovalainen at Renault racing on equal terms. And it would be even sweeter if Heikki beats 'Nando. But alas it's not going to happen. Hmm. I wonder what kind of demands does Piquet Jr have. Is there any chance of having a pairing like Alonso-Piquet Jr? Nelsinho looks like a very proud and even arrogant (like FA!) guy and therefore I somewhat doubt he would agree to become #2. And is Alonso seriously afraid of another unknown quantity of a rookie again? Piquet should have a contract with Renault for next year, so to who will he be loaned? To who? There are so many drivers, who want a drive for next year - all of them can't get the opportunity. If you look at this all with logic, you will end up with the right pairing for Renault on ´08. 1. FA only wants to drive in 3 cars (McL, Ferrari and Renault). 2. Out of these McL and Ferrari are not options anymore (Mercedes have reportedly given Dennis permission to release FA from his contract for a pricetag of 50M usd). 3. FA will drive Renault. Briatore will find the needed cash for both his contract and his salary. 4. Is FA in a position to dictate his teammate? With Briatore he is. 5. FA wont want Heikki as he has seen how Heikki has been beating Fisico so comfortably (after his slow start that is). 6. This leaves 2 possible teammates. Fisico and Piquet Jr. 7. Piquet Jr is a risk as he is very fast also. He does make a lot more errors than LH or HK, so FA would have no probs with him (except maybe occasionally). 8. Fisico is hoping to get the 2nd seat behind Alonso, but that wont happen. He is off to Toyota, "the graveyard of drivers that once showed some potential". So: Renault 08 will be driven by FA and Piquet Jr. Heikki will switch to McL. Fisico to Toyota unless Toyota manages to snatch Rosberg with all those yens. In that case Fisico will be forced to retire. Elementary, dear Watson.
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