F1, Formula 1 - Alonso isn't just a quick driver, he is very good ...

F1, Formula 1

Alonso isn't just a quick driver, he is very good ...

One of the great teams of Formula One, the fall has been long and hard over the last few years. Raikkonen misjudged a back marker and was catapulted over the back markers car to another retirement. In addition to his regular testing duties, Christian will attend Grands Prix with the team and will be on stand-by if required to substitute for either race driver in a Grand Prix at short notice. Christian Klien says his decision to join Honda as test and reserve driver is not a step down in his career. Raikkonen reportedly drove away before he was given the green light and had to stop yet again.

Now that Alonso is gone and a new car must be developed, can McLaren do it The engineers are up to it, but the input of a quality driver is critical. Massa's fellow Ferrari driver, Kimi Raikkonen, tried leaving the pit before refueling was complete, injuring a worker in the process. Ron Dennis said about De la Rosa's position for next season: Pedro will part part of our team in 2007. Briatore doesn't agree with them obviously.

This clean slate means the teams cannot just continue to develop the 2008 cars. I have three years of F1 experience to contribute and I am looking forward to helping Honda to achieve its ambitions. We know that Hamilton has one the Driver's Championship and Ferrari the Constructor's Championship this year, but what about the 2009 season.

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