Alonso: Impossible to drive for Ferrari in 2009
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09-01-2009, 08:03 PM
Alonso: Impossible to drive for Ferrari in 2009
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Fernando Alonso has stated that in no uncertain terms will he be driving for the Ferrari team before the end of this season. Although the former double World Champion remains quiet about his future, the Spaniard has confirmed that any moves to Ferrari to replace Luca Badoer in 2009 are 'impossible'.
With rumours tipping several drivers, not least Giancarlo Fisichella, to be team-mate to Kimi Räikkönen from the Italian Grand Prix onwards, Alonso - who is strongly believed to be heading in Maranello's direction for 2010 - cleared up word that he could be a substitute for reserve driver Luca Badoer, who is currently standing in for the injured Felipe Massa.
"After the week it seems like Fisichella but now maybe somebody else will come in," Alonso told Spanish radio station Cadena SER when being asked who he thought could replace the Italian. However, when quizzed over his own name being on the side of the Ferrari, the Oviedo driver's response was clear.
"No, not me," he said plainly. "No, no, it's impossible and I am sure that the answer is no." Gossip in the Spa paddock at the weekend has linked Alonso with not just Ferrari but even a return to McLaren ahead of next season although Fernando is sticking with facts as opposed to speculation.
"We need to soon but I don't know - the next weeks, the next months…" he laughed after being asked when his future would be revealed, "…when we've made a decision and know where we are next year."
Fernando Alonso has stated that in no uncertain terms will he be driving for the Ferrari team before the end of this season. Although the former double World Champion remains quiet about his future, the Spaniard has confirmed that any moves to Ferrari to replace Luca Badoer in 2009 are 'impossible'.
With rumours tipping several drivers, not least Giancarlo Fisichella, to be team-mate to Kimi Räikkönen from the Italian Grand Prix onwards, Alonso - who is strongly believed to be heading in Maranello's direction for 2010 - cleared up word that he could be a substitute for reserve driver Luca Badoer, who is currently standing in for the injured Felipe Massa.
"After the week it seems like Fisichella but now maybe somebody else will come in," Alonso told Spanish radio station Cadena SER when being asked who he thought could replace the Italian. However, when quizzed over his own name being on the side of the Ferrari, the Oviedo driver's response was clear.
"No, not me," he said plainly. "No, no, it's impossible and I am sure that the answer is no." Gossip in the Spa paddock at the weekend has linked Alonso with not just Ferrari but even a return to McLaren ahead of next season although Fernando is sticking with facts as opposed to speculation.
"We need to soon but I don't know - the next weeks, the next months…" he laughed after being asked when his future would be revealed, "…when we've made a decision and know where we are next year."
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