Trulli tells Toyota to go for Alonso
Jarno Trulli has advised his Toyota team to try and hire world champion Fernando Alonso if he decides to leave McLaren
Alonso's has a contract with McLaren for 2008 and 2009 but the Spaniard has become increasingly estranged from the Mercedes-powered squad.
The double champion has been linked with a return to Renault, but Toyota have a vacancy, and the money, following the confirmation that Ralf Schumacher will leave the team at the end of the season.
"Yes, it's true. I told the bosses: if you want a good, fast, reliable driver, there is Fernando," Trulli was quoted as saying by Gazzetta dello Sport.
"It was a bit of a provocation but I would be happy if he came over, even though I don't know if he would. To have such a champion would give Toyota an idea of where they are and would sweep away many doubts."
Trulli admitted he wasn't very surprised by Schumacher's announcement.
"It was in the air. I've always had a fair relationship with him, even though Ralf doesn't talk to anyone," the Italian added.
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