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Originally posted by Rob_Quads
Wow I did not expect him to move back quite as quickly as that.

I'm guessing then Alonso to Mercedes?

McLaren claim its all false - http://www.pitpass.com/52661/Hamilton-to-McLaren-claim-utterly-without-foundation

[Edited on 08-10-2014 by Rob_Quads]

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Originally posted by Cole
But didnt we all say that when he went to Mercedes

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Originally posted by Kyle T
I was very much expecting:

Alonso to get 3 year McLaren deal with a critical 1year results/engine performance clause.

Lewis to drag out negotiations till next summer (he's still contracted for 2015 w/ Merc remember), hopefully pick up a WDC in 2015 then either:

-Stay, and aim for a Schumi/Vettel type period of domination
- Move to Macca (Swap with Nando)
- Move to Ferrari

I would love a Lewis/Alonso dream-team though.

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"You know you have to show a lift of the throttle to the FIA," Perez said.

"But if we are honest we know we want to lift as little as possible and go as fast as possible.

"It is something that in those conditions probably doesn't work."

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Originally posted by Rob_Quads
Perez obviously diesn't like racing much - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/29551563

Seriously - A safety car every time one is on the track. Some races that would mean 4/5 safety cars.

If they really want a good solution how about double yellow means you must apply the pit limiter. That would slow them down to a safe speed. It could even be automatic if they really wanted it to be fair so that everyone starts and stops at the same place

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Originally posted by Jambo
If the crash destroyed the roll hoop I can't see a closed cockpit offering any form of protection at all.

Maybe ejector seats

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Originally posted by JonnyJ

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Originally posted by Kyle T
I was very much expecting:

Alonso to get 3 year McLaren deal with a critical 1year results/engine performance clause.

Lewis to drag out negotiations till next summer (he's still contracted for 2015 w/ Merc remember), hopefully pick up a WDC in 2015 then either:

-Stay, and aim for a Schumi/Vettel type period of domination
- Move to Macca (Swap with Nando)
- Move to Ferrari

I would love a Lewis/Alonso dream-team though.

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Agree with this. Lewis wont want to commit to Merc for the long term right this second, until hes seen what the Mclaren/Honda package offers, you never know, it might be title winning out of the box but we'll see. Likewise, Alonso wont want to commit his long term future to Mac as it could be a dog. Tough thing for Alonso is that if it is a dog, Lewis will start seriously looking at committing to Merc long term, especially if they are still in a position like they are now.

You've got to ask, what have Merc got to gain by swapping Lewis for Alonso? Both will win them races and drive the car to its full potential and Lewis is a known quantity within the team. You arent going to be any better off by having Alonso driving instead of Lewis. The only way i could see it happening is if theres a complete breakdown between Nico and Lewis, and the working relationship becomes untenable.

If the Mac is a WC challenging car though, it would be very interesting to see if they would pair Lewis with Nando again. As i said above, i see no gain for the team in just having one or the other as they'll both max the car, but put them together...Would Alonso allow it?

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