(To Douglas, London) I have to, respectfuly, disagree with you. Alonso has made clear several times that he is very determined to be a worldchampion with different teams. He thinks that many can be a worldchampion with the right car, but he wants to show everyone that he is a winer regardless the car he drives. Obviously, It would take too many years and investment to turn Minardi into a winer, so he has to choose among the best ones. In 2006 he was unconfortable with Renault management because they wouldn't invest as much as he thought they should to win again. He was worldchampion with Renault, now he want to be a worldchampion with someone else. Regarding his commintment.... despite all the troubles with McLaren, he fought to the last corner. I have no doubt he will give 101% wherever he is. Perhaps he is a F1 'playboy'... notwithstanding, a good lover and many teams wouldn't mind to spend a couple of nights with him.

Agustin, Oropesa, Spain

You can not only say "In an interview with a Spanish newspaper". You should say the name of newspaper (and even bette, link to it), at least if you consider yourserlf a serious journalist. The "interview" looks very similar to one with a Spanish radio station, but you should change your translator, as he never said that he has a clause...

Sean, Dublin, Ireland

Raikkonene and Alonso in Ferrari...
what a dream team!

Unfortunately, I think taht we'll keep runing with Massa until 2010...

Alessandro, Genoa, Italy

Alonso never have problems with team mates, and he has had a lot and they are very good friends of him, he has just have a enemy team mate with bad relathionship and he is Hamilton. Hamilton has had inly one team mate un F1, and relatinship with him was terrorific, he is Alonso. IF you can analyze maybe the problem coming from Hamilton, not "Alonso the worst" that you (englishpress) want to show. Poor Heikki.

Soraya, Badajoz, Spain

Ed, please, tell me the name of the newspaper where you read this. I think you have to improve your Spanish and please, don't lie. I understand you have to fill this page everyday but not that way. Alonso never said that and you know. You only want to start the war again as you did last year. Your are so boring!!

marian, guarnizo, SPAIN

Antonio, talking about "Having a beer", like this Marca article: http://www.marca.com/edicion/marca/motor/formula1/prueba/es/desarrollo/1103509.html

Translated as...

Lewis Hamilton began his press conference with a tirade against his team for the failure in replacing the wheel. "I could have had a beer during that stop," he said ironically. We will have to see whether this will cause the indestructible link with the team and its exemplary camaraderie to evaporate and turn sour in the future.

As for his fight with Webber in the race and his inability to overtake (Alonso managed it with Coulthard driving the same Red Bull), Hamilton threw in a few excuses. “I was pushing Mark for a long, long time but being behind someone is extremely difficult ... a good shot for the podium until the poor pitstop” added the Brit completely contrary to the truth.

etc. etc. An accurate description? I think not.

However, Ed I think Alonso says "When I have the option...". The "when" is important.

Jonah, Surrey, UK

To me, the spectacle of a racing driver switching teams three times in three seasons, in pursuit of an elusive prize, conjures up the vision of a sucker playing the three-card trick.

Or, perhaps more kindly, that of a twice-divorced man eyeing up a fourth wife on the second night of his third honeymoon.

Michael Schumacher achieved what he did by digging in at Ferrari and weathering his way unfalteringly through all the ups and downs that occurred over eleven years. Ferrari gave him more than a few serious dogs to drive but he never wavered in his commitment nor once voiced a word of criticism of the team in public. For that he earned my tremendous respect. And that of many others.

Fernando Alonso would be best advised to be grateful for what Renault has offered him and do what Michael Schumacher did: commit himself to his team and put in the work necessary to achieve success with it.

If he did that he'd earn respect for being a man instead of contempt for being a spoiled brat.

Douglas, London, England

They deserve each over!

Andy, france,

Again here the British Press trying to distort Alonso's comments.

In the original version, he was asked if he thinks he made the wrong decision by signing up for Renault and if Ferrari is an option for 2009. He said he does not regret his decision (he feels at home now), he knows it will be impossible to win this year, but for next year he will try to be in the best car possible, it could be with Renault. Of course Ferrari is one of the best.

When asked about people's reaction againts Massa and rumours about his leave (or invitation to leave) next season, he just said this kind of rumours is a normal thing when you are not getting results, but that it is too early to take things for granted, as the season just started.

Is that so serious? Is Alonso such a bad person and sporstsman for saying so? I think that British Press is doing something worse: translating information in the way more suitable for their intentions, ie, saying lies or, rather, half truths.

erm, svq, spain

Alonso is a good driver and if he has a good car he can win races but this is no the case this season. He take McClaren´s car and transform it in the faster car of the pitlane. If he stay enough time in Renault he would do the same. My question is: Kovalainen didn´t win any race last season, if he does it this season, is this because of the driver o because of the car?

Pablo, Toledo, Spain

Stuart, I have read the interview and I fail to see all what you guys seem to be interpreting.

Let's say that FA had said the thing about having a beer when Malaysia instead of LH, then you guys would have everybody talking about it and the opening of the news.

The only thing I have clear is that Ed still fears Alonso even driving this R28, which is good. And from the comments here I also see many brits still interested in Alonso, more than their own driver, which is good as well.

The answer to your question is this: It is pointless.

Antonio, España,

No Spanish posters today?

TG, Alonso's blatant arrogance is no surprise to me, I would have been surprised if he'd kept his head down, raced hard for Renault, then left for Ferrari on good terms at the end of the season.

Maybe Alonso should have a (lengthy) sabbatiacal himself.

Stuart, Sutton Coldfield, UK

Alonso has made the largest error possible in a motor sport team - that is to consistently demonstrate that he does not care for his team, only himself. Forget Flavio, what about the engineers, mechanics, pit team, sponsor relations etc. How must they be feeling today? There is absolutely no way the Ferrari family would tolerate his selfishness.

Jon Mills, Brighton,

What a treacherous little rat.

Ubi, Edinburgh, UK

Alonso has amazing self belief. I think by putting himself back in a comfort zone at Renault he has failed to understand the impact of his year at McLaren. His reputation is tarnished to the extent that Ferrari will not take him.
This is however a moot point. His comments are intended to unsettle Ferrari not a pointer to the future. Massa need not worry, Nick Heidfeld needs to worry. It is his position that Alonso will take if he does leave Renault.
You do have to wonder how Flavio feels about Alonso's public politics, after all he is also the Spaniards manager. . .

Howard, Tokyo, Japan

I completely agree with TG. WHy is Fernando so insistent in rocking the boat wherever he goes.

What happened to work ethic in this sport. He shouldn't be expecting things to fall into his lap. And after only two races he's speculating already. Not to mention applying his mind games to poor old Massa. Do two races make the season for Renault and Massa? Alonso seems to think so.

I think if he carries on throwing his toys out of the pram bridges will indeed be burned. He is a big baby. Give him a dummy to shut him up please

Tony, Dubai, UAE

The only surprising thing about this development is the blatant arrogance of the way Alonso is making his intentions clear. Everyone knew he was going to Ferrari, but to announce so arrogantly and so early in the season (like its something he automatically deserves) beggars belief. His sense of assumed entitlement rivals that of a certain democratic presidential hopeful.
It's all politics - and who's better at it than Alonso. I hope he burns every bridge he ever made - and when something goes wrong at Fezza (because it will) Flavio tells him to get stuffed when he comes crawling back for a second time.
Assuming Massa does go, can anyone really see Alonso and Kimi not getting in strife? I think Ferrari know this.

TG, Christchurch, New Zealand

I remember some of Alonso's drives in his first title year. As close to perfect as you could get . Schumacher was clearly gob smacked at the consistency of Alonso. I remember thinking.. he must make a mistake soon, but he didn't and of course,went on to beat Michael twice.... the only one to do it. Ferrari will grab him if they can.

AJPreston, Brisbane, Australia