I never saw this thread and posted it in the old one but I'll post it in here now, with a bit extra...
Quote:
Alonso said: "Since I was a boy I had always wanted to drive for McLaren, but sometimes in life things do not work out. I continue to believe that McLaren is a great team.
"Yes, we have had our ups and downs during the season, which has made it extra challenging for all of us, and it is not a secret that I never really felt at home.
"I know there have been suggestions of favouritism within the team and people say a lot of things in the heat of battle, but in the end I was always provided with an equal opportunity to win."
Dennis added: "He is a great driver but for some reason the combination of McLaren-Mercedes and Fernando has not really worked out, and in the end we reached a stage where none of us could find a way to move forward."
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Maybe they had different words on the inside but at least there wasn't any of that 'bitchiness' in the media that we have seen this season.
It will be interesting to see not only where he goes but who comes into McLaren.... Will they go for another younger type or head for some experience to support Hamilton or as a safe bet? They may even promote their test driver as he was fighting for the place with Hamilton the year before...
Ferrari already have their drivers under contract (Massa re-signing recently and it would be very unlikely they would get rid of Raikkonen unless he moves back to McLaren which I doubt!). Renault is a big possibility and maybe BMW will take this chance to make that step up - they have had probably the best car after McLaren and Ferrari.