#F1 - Mid point in 2013 season with some questions answered and some not really.

Any questions that were still remaining about Lewis Hamilton's wisdom in changing to Mercedes have been fully answered now with his decisive win in Hungary. Of course the man himself is not too happy at the moment after his recent split from Nicole. I'm somewhat dismayed that he wears so much of his heart on his sleeve. We have got used to his obvious displays of emotions when he has been denied a win by car or pit crew failings or when other circmstances are not in his favour. But I'd be happier if he was more stoical regarding his love life. Though it is a huge point in his favour that his very apparent unhappiness did not prevent him winning at the weekend, he even admitted that he had lost his focus. Even an unfocussed Lewis is one hell of a driver!

The other substantial question outstanding is Webber's replacement at Red Bull. Up until about ten days ago the choice was between Kimi Rӓikkӧnen and one of the young, up-and-comers from Toro Rosso. But apparently Alonso's manager has been talking to Christian Horner so the Ferrari driver's hat is also in the ring. Who'd ever have thought that a two times world champion would be considering leaving Ferrari but such is the pull of Adrian Newey. Alonso has openly criticised Ferrari's lack of development this year (something else that has never happened before). When asked directly, by Lee Mackenzie, if his management had been in talks with Red Bull he said "not that I know of" but he was grinning as he said it.

Vettel, when asked who he would prefer between Kimi and Alonso as a tem mate next year, answered that he would rather have Kimi as they have a better relationship. I can see his point because I don't think any driver could have a good relationship with Alonso as they would be constantly checking for knives in the back.
I should think that Alonso is coming in for his share of stick from the disgusting tifosi who must be utterly dismayed by the Ferrari performance this year.
Personally I would much rather Alonso stayed where he was just to keep him in check for next year.
I think Kimi may be getting too old for a Red Bull long term plan. He is still hot but is getting to the age where a fall off in reaction times must be expected.
So I have no doubt that Red Bull management would sign Alonso but if Vettel holds any sway at all he will probably veto it. So the choice may well be between Toro Rosso's Daniel Ricciardo and Lotus driver Romain Grosjean who may well have blotted his copybook with a spot of carelessness in proximity to Jenson Button on the Hungaroring on Sunday.
All things considered it is an exciting thought to be contemplating over the 4 weeks until Spa - my favourite circuit and Grand prix event in the calendar.