I've been following Formula One since 1997.
I'm a huge Ferrari fan first and foremost. Let me be clear. I like the fact Alonso is driving for my beloved Scuderia. In my opinion, he's the best, all rounded driver on the grid. However, while Red Bull offers the best equipment at the moment, my question is, can Fred take the pressure if, if at all Vettel starts beating him. No doubt 2007 comes to mind, Alonso is much matured now.
However, the fact the Fred keeps on praising Massa is a sign for me that he prefers a teammate like Massa, ie. occasionally faster, not so consistent, and easy to have a say with. Massa is not as ruthless as Seb. And, I think Seb has built the Red Bull team around him. Many of Webber's comments such as 'he can get away with it' just says it all. Why would Fred risk it all and go there?
Unless, however, Seb is leaving the Bulls and headed to Ferrari for a fresh challenge.
In regards of Mclaren, that is what Martin Whitmarsh says. Martin says lots of things. Such as the on going Kimi saga. And besides pride, why would Alonso go back to Mclaren? The team was against him in the later stages of the 2007 campaign. Plus, what's so great about Mclaren? They seem to be struggling at the moment. The Honda switch is a big question mark. Can Honda really product a powerful, reliable engine?
Having said that, i won't be surprised at all if it'll be a status quo in the drivers market. Lotus just needs a major sponsor and Kimi will stay on for a another couple of years. With a decent budget, they have mounted more consistent challenge compared to Ferrari and even Mclaren.
Final note my friend. Don't be too quick to judge