Ferrari were expected to make an announcement at the Italian Grand Prix in three weeks time that Fernando Alonso would be joining the team. However, I'm told the announcement has been delayed until a) the team knows 100 percent whether Felipe Massa is fit to return in 2010 and b) whether Kimi Raikkonen is leaving the team.
The Finn has a contract for next year but it's felt his heart isn't in Ferrari and he will either a) leave F1 for WRC or b) join Brawn.
I think either way Kimi will only leave if his 2010 salary - £25 million - is paid.
If Felipe isn't able to return, and Kimi leaves, then that would enable the pairing of Fernando Alonso and Robert Kubica. And that's the dream team.
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