2015 Formula 1 Season Paddock

IDK , that's all pretty true about how he operates and I also wouldn't be shocked if he did retire at the end of this season if there is little chance of the Honda power unit getting better any time soon , I also think that is part of what Button is looking for assurances about before commiting to another season

 

It would be tough to turn down $20 mil and wait to see what the new 2017 regs have in store.

 

Alonso gets $40M / year

 

Ha, even more incentive. I'd rock it like kimi, just laugh all the way to the bank.

 

Mercedes confirm Rosberg was down on power compared to Hamilton at start of Japanese GP

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id...ower-lewis-hamilton-start-japanese-grand-prix

 

Red Bull only have themselves to blame for no Mercedes engine deal ~ Lauda

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/12...d-bull-never-came-back-to-confirm-engine-deal

 

Red Bull says VW F1 deal now " up in smoke "

http://www.autoblog.com/2015/09/27/red-bull-vw-f1-deal-up-in-smoke-report/

 

Alonso is a very talented driver but he is abysmal at promoting his career. He is an expert bridge burner. He may be getting a big paycheck, but his mouth has led him to be standing next to the exit. And there is a long list of people who would be happy to hold the door open for him. Maybe he thinks he can just hop over to W.E.C. and start winning, but I have to wonder which team would risk their reputation to him spouting off from the cockpit of their car.

Button's comments this week make more sense now that I know McLaren was trying to wheedle down his salary.

Red Bull? Idiots. The only news is that they're even bigger idiots than they were before. If I was Ferrari I would hold out for a very, very big check.

 

Alonso is the best driver on the grid

 

Renault disclose they intend to buy Lotus

http://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/13760876/renault-signs-letter-intent-purchase-lotus-f1-team

 

At Renault he won two titles , at Ferrari he should have won two more

 

When he left Renault they were facing an uncertain future and financial issues. Going to Ferrari was the logical choice at the time. No one knew Braun and red bull would be so dominant in the v8 era including Ferrari.

 

No , he only lost out on 2 titles at Ferrari down to being caught up in incidents that weren't his fault , and the Ferrari strategy blunder at the last race that lost him the title in 2010

8 points away from having 5 championships

 

How Jenson Button is winning the McLaren contract poker game with Ron Dennis

http://www.skysports.com/f1/news/24...ing-his-poker-game-with-ron-dennis-at-mclaren

 

Dennis confirms Button and Alonso to stay on for 2016

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2015/...at-mclaren-in-2016-despite-alonso-radio-rant/

 

I wonder how close Alonso and Button are, maybe Alonso was trying help a brother out with his grumblings. Worst case scenario they both go drive for Porsche at Lemans.

 

Red Bull accuse Ferrari of " playing games " re : supplying them with engines

Boo Hoo , does anybody really feel sorry for them anymore ?

http://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/red-bull-accuses-ferrari-of-playing-games/

 

Alonso was the best driver on the grid at one time, I totally agree. Today I'm not so sure. And I daresay his contract trickery, 'colorful' commentary, and back stabbing of former teams have cost him more championships than his luck.

Like I said: talented driver, not so talented career manager.

 

Briatore is his manager

 

Exactly what I was going to post