Alonso under contract to the end of the 2010 season
Former champion Fernando Alonso is sure he will not retire until he adds a third title to his tally.
"I'm more or less convinced about not leaving F1 without becoming world champion again," the Renault driver told the Spanish radio network Cadena SER.Alonso, 27, won the drivers' titles with the French team in 2005 and 2006, but last year endured a miserable season with McLaren, and in 2008 struggled early on with Renault.And although hopeful for the R29, he refuses to rule out a future with F1's most famous team, Ferrari.
Asked about his unrelenting link with Maranello, Alonso said coyly: "A quick answer to that question would not be the right answer."
He is scheduled to test at Jerez next month, and then get at the wheel of the 2009 car late in January.
"Tomorrow I'm going to get my seat fitted for the new car, which takes half a day."
Alonso also took the opportunity to once again play down his rivalry with Lewis Hamilton, which is billed as the bitterest in the paddock.
"It's not as bad as it is made out in England and in Spain," he insisted. "I congratulated him for becoming champion, as I did with Kimi as well. I told him to enjoy it, he said thanks, that's it..."

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So is there any official news of Alonso going over to Ferrari or is he sticking with Renault since he won his first two titles with them and was looking good at the end of the season? I've never been much of a fan of Alonso because his personality has always seemed a bit abrasive but he really is a superb driver and I wouldn't mind seeing him win another title. If he wins next year, then he can retire on top, and make it just a little easier for Hamilton to keep winning!

 

You guys know how I feel about Alonso - I don't like him at all. But he is a great driver. I think he has a good chance to have a great year in 2009 with Renault. But he won't challenge McLaren and Ferrari for the WDC - or even BMW for that matter. He won't be moving now. Once testing starts they won't move anyone.

Before we let time heal the wounds, don't forget about this . . .

 

Retire right now, dammit!

 

I'm pretty sure he'll be with Renault in 2009 there is a good chance he'll move to Ferrari in 2010. Having said that though with his skill and the rate of development at Renault I'm sure he'll be a title challenger come next season.

 

Word. That pic says it all for me. The guy is a BUM, plain and simple.