Brundle expects Alonso to fight for Ferrari seat after Marchionne's exit

Martin Brundle believes Fernando Alonso will push to replace Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari next season following the departure of Sergio Marchionne. Louis Camilleri has replaced Marchionne who was forced to step down following health trouble.

Alonso, already a former Ferrari man is currently on the hot pursuit of motorsports triple crown after winning Le mans 24 earlier this year. With his frustrations at McLaren growing stronger, McLaren expects the choice to be between Ferrari and Indycar. 

“I’m very sorry to hear that Sergio Marchionne, the Ferrari boss, is very unwell and not returning,” Brundle said in his own Sky Sports column. 

“This will have a big impact on the imminent direction of Ferrari and probably F1 too. I’m pretty sure Fernando Alonso will be having a word with the new boss Louis Camilleri in one last desperate attempt to regain a winning car.”

Alonso still remains without a contract next season as speculation over what the two-time world champion will do in 2019.