Breaking Down Where Ferrari Stand in 2014 Formula 1 Driver Search

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Published: August 9, 2013

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Changing drivers in a haste is not the Ferrari way.

The reality is, however, that one seat is very much up for grabs at the moment, possibly both if you like to analyse the dynamic between lead driver Fernando Alonso and team boss Luca di Montezemolo. 

Just to be clear: Ferrari would be out of its mind to let Alonso go. The bosses know it, the engineers know it, the fans know it and Alonso himself knows it.

All signs point to a renewed push for 2014, which, given the change in regulations, could swing the Formula One pendulum back toward Maranello.

To nip this one in the bud quickly, what chance of a Kimi Raikkonen return? Never say never in F1, but don’t count on it. His relationship with Di Montezemolo is tumultuous at best; a consequence of a difficult falling-out after the Finn’s underwhelming two seasons after winning the world title.

By definition, therefore, there is one seat to fill. The spot most drivers fear filling—Alonso's teammate. 

The Scuderia has two legitimate options: go with what it has, or bring someone else in. The shortlist for the latter isn’t large, though. In fact, you’d suggest there’s only one standout candidate. But first…

 

Stick…?



The sentimental argument against ousting Felipe Massa is that the man has bounced back from a career-threatening injury in 2009 and came within a whisker of winning the 2008 world championship for Ferrari.

Unfortunately for him, the Italian squad is hardly a place for sentimentality. Just ask 2009 world champion Kimi Raikkonen, or perennial No. 2 driver Rubens Barrichello.

What would be the strength in retaining Massa? He is, usually, a safe bet for points, albeit not nearly enough in recent seasons to contribute to a significant Constructors’ title push. But as he proved in Spain, if it all c...
Article Source: Bleacher Report - Formula 1

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