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F1 2014 - the First Test

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On 16 January it emerged that Ron Dennis, former CEO and team principal of McLaren and its F1 team, had wrested back the position of CEO from Martin Whitmarsh (also team principal, at the team of writing). Speculation abounded that someone who isn’t Whitmarsh would be the McLaren team principal. Ross Brawn’s name was suggested. This probably decreases the chances of Alonso rejoining McLaren, as Dennis is the sole focus of his ire regarding the broken promise of number one status in 2007. With speculation rife Vettel will go to Ferrari in a year or two, we could see Alonso join Red Bull or maybe Mercedes/another team that’s highly competitive. It was hoped, due to the widespread incredulity and displeasure of spectators around the world, that the insane plan to award double points for Abu Dhabi (the final race this season) would be axed. Sadly, it has not been, and the deranged idea is to go ahead. This is utterly indefensible and completely stupid. Just as speculation wa