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Alonso ‘dark and moody’ at Ferrari – Montezemolo

Fernando Alonso had become 'dark and moody' by the time Ferrari realised it needed a change. That is the claim of the ousted former long-time Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo, who this week hit back at suggestions it was in fact his successor Sergio Marchionne who made the decisive move for Sebastian Vettel. 'The first to speak about Vettel at Ferrari was (Michael) Schumacher,' he told La Repubblica newspaper. 'It was the summer when he was to replace (Felipe) Massa. He said ‘Seb would be perfect for you'. '(Stefano) Domenicali wanted him at all costs,' Montezemolo continued. 'He took him to my house in Bologna and he (Vettel) showed up with a box of Swiss chocolates. '(Marco)...
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