alexx_88 wrote:Yes, if the potential gains in the latin markets that Alonso brings to RB offset the price of his contract. Considering RedBull's (the energy drink) volumes, just a few percent increase in sales in those areas would probably outweigh Alonso's cost.
If Vettel leaves RB, I can't see them promoting young blood again and be left without a powerful driver image to promote their brand.
Depends who would sell more juice, Alonso in Spain, or Kyvat in Russia. I've seen some suggestion that Russia is a market Red Bull is keen to expand in...
Also, they went For Ricciardo over Kimi, and look how that worked out, secondly, they need to justify the existence of their feeder program. With Dan seemingly more than capable of leading the line, why not promote Kyvat, thus freeing another STR seat to ease their 'too many rookies' problems, allowing Sainz Jnr. or someone else to come in? Alonso is brilliant, no question, but he is old, and won't come cheap. I could well see RBR opting for one of their rookies, with Mclaren and Honda's chequebook primed to give Nando a new home...
