Fernando Alonso looks almost certain to remain at Ferrari for 2015, meaning McLaren will likely have to wait until 2016 to sign the Spaniard.
Several reports doing the rounds recently on various websites claim Alonso has an opt-out clause in his contract whereby if he isn’t within 100 points of the championship leader on September 1st, then he is a free agent.
Another suggests if they fail to finish third in the Constructors’ Championship – they’re just ten points clear of fourth-placed Williams – then 33-year-old is free to look for a seat elsewhere.
It seems these reports aren’t based on fact as team principal Marco Mattiacci insists Alonso has no results-based opt-out clauses in his contract.
“It’s not true,” the Italian, who has repeatedly stood firm that Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen will stay for 2015, told Sky Sports.
Alonso himself has confirmed he has no intention to leave the team at the moment, suggesting a move may come after next season if Ferrari continue on their current path.
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