Whatever is the real story, one thing is clear to me. There is something rotten inside the team, in the relationship between Alonso and the team (team meaning Dennis, Hamilton). Otherwise how to explain all of this sudden fury of badmouthing Alonso.

The f) point draws my attention – Is Alonso trying to make it clear he would not go away himself, but would have to be fired and handsomly compensated ? Is all the bad PR supposed to convince him to give up and go ?

Just my speculation …

I personally believe that Hamilton’s attempt to widen the rift may backfire. Alonso has been under pressure before – ala “reports” that Renault wanted to give Schumacher his final title – he may come back stronger.

And to be honest, the third crown, and to me this is where it counts, will determine Alonso’s strength as a true F1 Champion. I will probably see him in less light if he were not to win the championship.

I disregard nationality in F1, thats for A1 GP (I am British but I don’t see that as a reason to support McLaren or Hamilton), so what I’m looking for is a marque in F1 for which there’s a vacancy in Schumacher’s retirement.

That said, I don’t write off Hamilton, although his recent words have undermined the only reasoning for respect for McLaren. But he still has a lot to prove in my eyes.

Perhaps he does just believe in being honest, but he seems like someone who would follow the corporate line if told to, so I can only assume he said the things he has about Alonso for tactical reasons.