Formula 1’s Latest Rumours, Talk: Fernando Alonso, Red Bull-Aston Martin, More

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Published: March 17, 2016

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Since the beginning of the 2015 Formula One season, though the evidence has suggested otherwise, Fernando Alonso has insisted his decision to leave Ferrari for McLaren-Honda was the right one.

Even when Sebastian Vettel was winning grands prix in assured fashion and threatening the all-conquering Mercedes cars of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, Alonso was convinced it was he, not his rival, who was on the right path.

His logic, of course, was that unless Ferrari were capable of winning the world championship—the biggest prize of all—he wouldn't be missing much at the Prancing Horse beyond the disappointment that comes with finishing second year after year.

But on the eve of a season in which Vettel and Ferrari are set to seriously challenge Mercedes, the two-time world champion has acknowledged he may end up regretting his decision after all.

While Alonso has seemingly made the wrong choice, Andy Palmer will undoubtedly be patting himself on the back after refusing to make any hurried decisions over Aston Martin's F1 activities.

At the end of last year, the British manufacturer seemed almost certain to join forces with Force India, the punchy midfield team, in a rebranding agreement.

But Palmer, having taken the time to carefully assess his options—watch and learn, Fernando—has struck a deal with Red Bull Racing and has explained why the arrangement will suit both parties.

Meanwhile, Vettel is likely to play an integral role whenever Ferrari come to decide the identity of his next team-mate. Despite his lacklustre 2014 campaign, the four-time world champion has insisted Daniel Ricciardo would be welcome at Ferrari if they feel the Australian is a worthy successor to Kimi Raikkonen.

One driver who would surely be less welcome at Ferrari is Max Verstappen, the Red Bull young-driver scheme graduate who is regarded as the next Vettel. But wh...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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