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Old Sep 23, 2007 | 06:01 PM
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Jenson and Lewis at McLaren would be a disaster for the team!

Lets not beat about the bush. Fernando stopped helping Lewis' side of the garage on set up after Hungary. And all of a sudden Lewis is being outperformed. And even better/worse he's whining about Nando's move a the start of the Belgian. Completely ignoring the fact that a) its racing and b) he's not always given the people he's passing that much room. (which is fair but people in glass houses...) Jenson is an overated son of a pikey. You could put him in a Ferrari and he'd struggle to win. He hasnt got the technical depth to do well. Which is why Honda havent really progressed up the field this year despite having a massive budget.

When FA wins this years drivers championship. McLaren will put their differences behind them. And he will stay for at least 08. Realistically where else would he go? Ferrari? Possible, he does actually like Kimi but he really really wants No 1 status (as all WDC's do) Renault? Most likely if he does move but he wont win championships there for a few years. Can he wait? BMW have 2 drivers signed Williams? Not about to start winning. and so on down the field.

Crucially though Ron would only release him IF there was a suitable replacement availiable with no "buy out" fee. And to be blunt there isnt anybody in the lower classes that are good enough to justify a rookie.

On a side note. Apparently Ferrari bosses are thinking about moving Todt on to other activities and bringing Ross back in as Boss. If Jean does go it does jeopadise Massa's links to a seat via his manager Nicolas Todt. I stand to be corrected but FM may be under option for next year.
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