Silly Season 2013/2014 Speculation

[FW17]

JEV has a good chance of a RB seat considering the french connection.

[CHT]

JEV has a good chance of a RB seat considering the french connection.

With the success and media exposure RBR has given to Renault over the years, I doubt there is any need to RBR to have any french exposure really. If thats important, then Renault will be their title sponsor instead of Nissan.

[CHT]

I find it's very odd. When was the last time we saw a single year extension, 2 years before the year? It's like "I'll commit to you for a longer time, but only for a year." Is he making himself available in 2016?

Vettel is controlling the driver market at the moment and it will always be to his advantage if he can continue to do so for as long as possible.

perhaps this extension might be to give himself sometime to evaluate Honda/Mclaren potential before making decision. By 2015, I am sure Mclaren and Ferrari will both be looking to sign a WDC to replace button and Alonso respectively. which mean it will make Vettel even more valuable.

[banibhusan]

I guess Alonso's contract runs till the end of 2016. I suspect there might be a clause in the contract stating that if the Ferrari team fails to produce a championship winning car, then Alonso might leave a year early, which will be at the end of 2015. May be that's the reason Vettel has extended it only for a year as of now. FYI, its just a wild wild speculation.

OR, it might be a repeat of another Kimi-Ferrari legacy wherein this time Alonso will be ousted out early making way for Vettel in 2016. Btw, when does the Santendar-Ferrari agreement ends?

[Websta]

I guess Alonso's contract runs till the end of 2016. I suspect there might be a clause in the contract stating that if the Ferrari team fails to produce a championship winning car, then Alonso might leave a year early, which will be at the end of 2015.

I'm not sure about that - Alonso has one of the most lucrative contracts in all of sports, I suspect Ferrari have most if not all of the options and leverage. Also, I doubt Alonso is going to opt out of that contract regardless, or leave Ferrari, even if they fail to produce competitive cars. Could be wrong though

[CHT]

I guess Alonso's contract runs till the end of 2016. I suspect there might be a clause in the contract stating that if the Ferrari team fails to produce a championship winning car, then Alonso might leave a year early, which will be at the end of 2015. May be that's the reason Vettel has extended it only for a year as of now. FYI, its just a wild wild speculation.

OR, it might be a repeat of another Kimi-Ferrari legacy wherein this time Alonso will be ousted out early making way for Vettel in 2016. Btw, when does the Santendar-Ferrari agreement ends?

Doesnt make sense to me.

Why would Vettel plan to switch his seat in the all concurring RBR for a seat in a team that is struggling??

For Vettel, he dont really need to be bother by what is happening in other team, all he need to do is ensure that all doors are open and he will drive the best car on the grid.

[CHT]

I guess Alonso's contract runs till the end of 2016. I suspect there might be a clause in the contract stating that if the Ferrari team fails to produce a championship winning car, then Alonso might leave a year early, which will be at the end of 2015.

I'm not sure about that - Alonso has one of the most lucrative contracts in all of sports, I suspect Ferrari have most if not all of the options and leverage. Also, I doubt Alonso is going to opt out of that contract regardless, or leave Ferrari, even if they fail to produce competitive cars. Could be wrong though

After moving back to Spain and the recent divorce, I am sure Alonso will hanging around at Ferrari for awhile.