Ferrari deal all but done for Alonso
December 28th 2008 23:40
Ferrari perhaps for Alonso?
Renault Formula 1 Driver Fernando Alonso has decided to ride with Ferrari at the start of 2011.
Italian sports tabloid La Gazzetta dello Sport, confirms that Alonso will switch from Renault to Ferrari in three years in a move they describe as a 'done deal'.
Alonso's new contract with Ferrari should last him three years, with an extension available until 2014.
Ferrari have also confirmed that Finland driver Kimi Raikkonen, who was world champion in 2007, will be the scapegoat for Alonso's arrival as the new Ferrari driver.
It seems Raikkonen's form has been in question of late and Ferrari are now willing to scrape him from their list, considering their other driver, Brazilian Felippe Massa, has his position secured.
President of Ferrari, Luca Montezemelo says the door has always been open for Alonso but also insists that current drivers Raikkonen and Massa are secure for the time being.
"We have two drivers currently under contract for two more years, but the future is still being looked at," Montezemelo said.
"Alonso is a grand champion and his life is large, albeit he is still young. His time will come with Ferrari."
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