....Alonso and Ferrari makes somwhat sense these days. Both parties do lack alternatives.

My personal impression is that Ferrari is on the edge in its post Schuey-Brawn-Todt era and at risk to fall back into a situation as in mid 80s/early 90s... Driver as Teflonso is then right choice, even there is a risk that they step down further if such a driver leaves... That´s why I don´t like the strategy on relying on a named No.1  driver.