Larry Herman

Now don't go starting anything, Ray!

fuenfer

Signed by both? Aren't they the same person? Like Batman and Bruce Wayne?

A.Wayne

Spanish sponsor Mutua Madrilena will reunite with Fernando Alonso at Renault in 2008, according to reports on Sunday.

In the footsteps of the 26-year-old double World Champion, the Madrid-based insurance company recently negotiated an end to its multi-season McLaren contract, but in a statement last week insisted that its decision to leave the team was not linked with Alonso's exit.

Mutua Madrilena had entered Formula One with Renault in early 2005, and opted to move with the Spaniard to McLaren at the end of last year.

Reports in Spain now indicate that the company has signed a new contract to be represented on the livery of the 2008-specification Renault R28.


Spain is represented twice on the 2008 F1 calendar; the usual Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, and for the first time in the eastern port city Valencia, where the European Grand Prix will be held in late August.

Mutua Madrilena's sponsorship value was earlier this year estimated at $5m per season, and in 2007 included branding on the MP4-22's front wing endplates, drivers' sleeves and helmets.

Larry Herman

Do they really think anyone will believe that?

Ray S

I'm sorry Larry (I know you're the "adult" here) I didn't mean anything by it!!

ltc

Maybe we should ask John D to change the text above Larry's avatar from 'Addict' to 'Resident Forum Adult'.

Larry Herman

paradisenb

Referring to Larry as an 'Adult' is a stretch of the imagination. Toys and game abound.

Look at his sig.

ltc

I realize most things are relative, especially here in this thread.
Remember, a one eyed man is a leader in the valley of the blind.

Larry is the closest thing to an adult (ok, adult day care provider) this thread has.

A.Wayne

LOL, yes larry , the beginning of more fallout for mclaren going into 08.
Everyone awaits the new renault as this will give us an idea of next season, will it be all ferrari or will there be competition, from BMW, Renault an Mclaren..

mitch236

I think BMW will definately bring some competition to the table next season. As for Mac, that is doubtful. Renault is doubtful as well.

Looks to be a good year for Kimi and company. That should make the Finn very happy!

A.Wayne

well wishing all ( well most of you ) the very best for the new year , 08 is upon us and time for the new. Alonso has left the building