think Toyota had already expressed that they are not looking to tie up Alonso as they are not looking at driver at the level ($)....i think Toyota is willing to recruit ALonso too. since Ralf is leaving the company to an unknown destination.
Toyota has one of the biggest budget in F1 camp. what they want is to win a race. and they are willing at any price for that.
you meant.. the best driver on the grid who is currently out of a job :PI believe that's bollocks from Toyota, if true.
If they want to achieve something significant in F1 in return for their massive outlay, they've got to get the best people they can get. Which in this case, the best driver available would be Alonso.
I did say the best "available" driver :pyou meant.. the best driver on the grid who is currently out of a job :P
i meant it might do good for Toyota... but they still have to get their car sorted out first... they have big budget but lacking the know-how...
and i do believe toyota is not the highest in consideration for Alonso... going to a team like Toyota might kill his career if there is not a readily available fast and reliable car...
look at irvine and jacque...1 almost and 1 WDC winner... both went to mid-grid teams for good pay and end up in the pits...
unless Alonso trully thinks that he can bring up Toyota like what Schumi did to Ferrari... then that is another story...
yeah... it's the best bet to regain his reputation after being semi-demolished by hamilton for beating him as a rookie...but it'd be a big bet as his career is slightly going downwards now.. he will need to carefully consider his future steps...or he will end up like captain jacque....I did say the best "available" driver :p
And yes, I meant they needed to get all the right people into their team, like Ferrari did when they got Todt, Schumacher, Brawn and co. They could start by hiring Alonso, but of course, as you say, the Spaniard with the ridiculous chin may not want to join Toyota at all. But if he has the balls, he would. Its certainly a challenge.
yeah, Renault was nothing after Schumi left them (that time known as Benetton) in 1995. only when Alonso joined them, they became champion again. maybe Michelin tyres helped a lot. But McLaren was also on Michelins, and they did not suffer from much difficulties after swapping to Goodyear.Somehow I doubt Renault can get back to the top. At least not quickly. It'll be awhile before their next championship winning season. They've always been like that. Win a couple, anonymous for half a decade maybe more, back for a couple more and so on.