F1: Alonso came 'very close' to joining Red Bull for 2009 season
Fernando Alonso was "very close" to making a switch to Red Bull back in 2009 for the 2010 season, but no deal came together, according to Christian Horner.
Red Bull Formula 1 chief Christian Horner has revealed the team was "very close" to signing Fernando Alonso for the 2009 season after holding talks with his management, only for a disagreement over the length of contract to cause negotiations to break down.
Since winning his last F1 title in 2006 with Renault, Alonso has enjoyed a journeyman career that has seen him enjoy two stints with McLaren, as well as returning to Renault for a second time and spending five seasons at Ferrari, never managing to match his previous level of dominance or success.
History may have been different had Alonso quit Renault after 2008 to join Red Bull for the 2009 season, with Horner revealing to Motor Sport Magazine that he and advisor Helmut Marko held talks with Flavio Briatore over a possible deal for the Spaniard.
Zdroj: crash.net
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