Alonso will join McLaren in 2007

**kimpOy** · December 20th, 2005 01:51 PM

early this year there are cloud of rumors that kimi will don a red suit in 07,
and it seems that it's becoming clearer and clearer...

i wish JPM should win more so that i'll see Connie Montoya on the screen he..he

**BoyFerrari** · December 20th, 2005 05:32 PM

I tell you, it's a DEFENSIVE move by McLaren, because Raikkonen is bound to replace Schumacher at Ferrari in 2007. Mabilis ang pang-amoy nila.

**jeff1101** · December 20th, 2005 08:49 PM

I'm hearing rumours that Briatorre knew Alonso opted for McLaren and that he was
powerless to stop the Spaniard since Renault's participation in F1 beyond 2006 is now
in doubt because of conflicts with the FIA. (i.e. Renault is siding with Michelin and
leaving F1 in disgust)

I think Alonso is just ensuring he has a racing seat with an enviable team
beyond 2006. And since he couldnt stand being second dog to Schumacher
I think the McLaren choice is but logical. Anyway his ripe for a change anyway
since he already spent 5 seasons with Renault.

Also the deal cost McLaren 94 Million, Im not really sure how much is this
spread over x number of years, but still Alonso got himself one heck of a
deal. He must be smiling from ear to ear...

**niky** · December 21st, 2005 08:51 PM

The rumors of Kimi's defection have been substantiated. He's definitely going red in 2007.

**DoctorDoom** · December 21st, 2005 11:31 PM

It's highly unlikely that Kimi and Fernando will be driving alongside the same Mercedes Benz. So now that Fernando's seat has been confirmed, we know now who will move out of McLaren in 2007.

**squala** · December 22nd, 2005 03:50 AM

I think it's Kimi. He's given his all this year and 2003 only to finish 2nd to drivers against whom he has better performance. It's about time Benz do their homework.

**Kanut** · December 26th, 2005 07:10 PM

Originally Posted by BoyFerrari

Are you saying Ralf will be returning to Williams ????

My guess would be Kimi and Felipe on a Ferrari. Schumi will retire.

Nahh.Remember Frank Williams' giant headache back then when ralf and JPM were teammates??

If its Kimi thats getting the boot, will JPM get along with alonso??Highly unlikely.

**number001** · December 26th, 2005 08:06 PM

JPM will not get along with anyone. Period.

In CART, while in Chip Ganassi Racing, JPM was cordial with Jimmy Vasser. JPM was the #1 driver of the team, dominating most of the wins for the team so IMO, he does not need to lock horns with Vasser. In JPM's mind, Vasser driving skills cannot match his' so no problem. When JPM moved to F1 with BMW Williams teams from 2001-2004, we all know that JPM and Schu Jr. were never in good terms even before they even met! JPM, the better driver of the two but by a slight margin only, is feeling pressured which explains his hostility and (probably) lack of teamwork. In 2005, JPM moves to McLaren, this time with a much better driver alongside him as his team mate, Kimi. JPM likes to lock horns with Kimi (in the background) by not being cooperative in their team efforts to defeat Renault. This was quite apparent in the last few races when JPM was really out of the championship and technically have nothing to lose by helping Kimi out.

**Monseratto** · December 27th, 2005 08:42 AM

Toyota keen on Raikkonen

Toyota are planning to offer Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen a five year contract worth an estimated 100 million euros from 2007, German newspaper Bild reported on Sunday.

The Finn, who finished runner-up to Fernando Alonso this season after winning seven races, is contracted to McLaren until the end of 2006.

In October Raikkonen, 25, was forced to deny rumours that he had already agreed to replace dethroned champion Michael Schumacher at Ferrari at the end of next season.

Source AFP