Article: BMW needs Alonso - Stuck

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 BMW needs Alonso - Stuck
	14/08/2008 09:04

		 BMW-Sauber should step up its efforts to replace Nick Heidfeld with former double world champion Fernando Alonso in 2009.

That
is the opinion of Hans-Joachim Stuck, a famous German driver who
contested Grands Prix in the 70s and now heads up Volkswagen's racing
division.

Stuck, who prior to his VW appointment was long
associated with BMW, believes the German marque should strive for a
long-term contract with Alonso to partner Robert Kubica.

"It's nothing against Nick, but unlike Kubica he is not a driver who can win a world championship," Stuck plainly told Sport Bild.

Heidfeld,
the 31-year-old veteran with nearly 150 Grands Prix to his name, has
struggled alongside Kubica with the F1.08 car this year.

Stuck said Alonso is the ideal alternative.

"If you can secure an Alonso for the long term, then you must," he insisted.

source...

After his antics last year, I'd rather he stayed where he is!

Edited by kbannon