Ecclestone has high expectations from the Alonso-Räikkönen duo

Fernando Alonso although he defended himself tooth and nail, the Asturian was unable to do anything against the RB9 of Sebastian Vettel last year. Scuderia Ferrari therefore changed strategy by aligning two top-notch drivers with the return of Kimi Räikkönen, hoping to optimize its chances while providing additional motivation for the Spaniard, even if the idea of ​​a sanction from the direction of Maranello is also being considered following criticism from the double world champion.

Bernie Ecclestone is in any case impatient to watch the new formation of Scuderia Ferrari evolve, hoping that it will produce a car capable of fighting at the front. “I thought Ferrari were going to win the title in 2013 and I don’t know why they weren’t competitive”, commented the director of FOM to Gazzetta dello Sport. “Alonso drove well in any case. The Alonso-Räikkönen duo is a classic combination that Enzo Ferrari would have loved to see. It will be fun with these two. It will be a boost for Alonso if Kimi drives like he did many times in 2013, but Ferrari really needs a good car. Otherwise, there is no need to dwell on the subject. »

The financier of the F1 also remains undecided as to the best potential contenders for this new season where the hierarchy could be redistributed with the new regulation. “There is no guarantee that the best driver will win the title, it is the luckiest one who will be crowned. I don't have a favorite at the moment. »