I always will love this guy Jean Alesi.

[renaultbel]

Formula One is obviously changing slowly and you need to accept it, especially when you love the sport
After 200 races, it's not difficult to understand how our sport changes and I understand it is time for me to stop.
Sometimes it's not a question of ability but in this business you can't wait until the moment when you can't drive anymore because you really look ridiculous.
So I will enjoy my race from tomorrow to Sunday.
He said he knew he risked losing his seat when he joined Jordan from Prost in August but took the chance because it offered him an opportunity "to finish in the best way possible and actually that's what's happened.
It's time to stop. After 200 grands prix you need to give the place to the young drivers.
When you love something you never think about stopping. But we have to be realistic. There is a start, there is an end
Sunday night is going to be the end of my Formula One life as a driver, as a fighter.
I will try, because I am not young any more, but I will try to drive in the last race as I was driving in '89," the 37-year-old Frenchman said at the Japanese Grand Prix on Thursday.

Well all this realy give's me a wierd feeling I am sure I am going to miss him he was and still is 1 of the greatest driver in my life.
If I could wish 1 thing it would be that Jean Alesi win SUZUKA tis would be the best day in my life

~~RB~~ Alesi we love you for ever

[paulzinho]

GO GO JEAN!!!

I hope he goes out in style!

Isn't it weird the number of people retiring this year.

Jo Ramirez
Jean Alesi
Mika Hakkinen, we all know it!!
and good old Muzza!!!

[Crash and Burn]

I hope he does go out in style - it's about time a Jordan had a good smash up. Sorry folks - I cannot stand the person. There is always going to be someone like me who doesn't like all the drivers.

But give him credit - 200 racers is a good career - Well done on that point.

Alesi smash that Jordan up - give Eddie a big bill that will show him to get ride of you

[I Ate Yoko Ono]

I love him too renaultbel. Take away Villeneuve and Montoya as well and for the first time in 20 years (since I stsrted watching) there won't be a reason for me to follow F1 anymore. Not because I support them, their teams or any other team/driver. Purely because their combination of talent, no nonsense attitude and spectacular driving make all the other bull**** worth putting up with when they are on song.

Forza Jean! And PLEASE don;t become a test/development driver for Jordan. Go to CART and become rookie of the year 2002 and champion 2003 like we all know you can.

[Mania]

I think Jean will go to CART eventually. But he'll wait for the right offer. He wont go begging like Herbert did.

Jean has the ability and the talent to win the title in CART but he needs a good car and thats what he would be waiting on.

We'll see him in CART next season hopefully.

[Valve Bounce]

The guy has just topped second free. I know he'd like to go out in style, but this is ridiculous. Let's hope he doesn't forget to refuel. I hope he wins his last F1 race. He is too good to stop racing, but politically, he doesn't stand a chance.

[timbo2001]

Yeah, i have always had a bit of a softspot for good old Jean. But the one thing i fear is that Rubens Barichello may suffer the same demise. Loads of talent, and only a single race win to show for it. Its a very sad predicament, and i will be saddened to see Jean leave Formula 1. i agree with you all in saying that Jean should go to CART and show off his talent in that series. Goodbye and Goodluck Jean Alesi!

[DNQ]

Jean is brilliant, the F1 paddock will not be the same without him

I hope he winds up on top of whatever category who chooses for 2002.

[jetsetter]

Some good news for Alesi fans with him being quickest in Friday practice in Japan, maybe he can go out in a blaze of glory.

[TimD]

Formula 1 evolved under poor Jean, and it took away much of the opportunity for demonstrating his particular style of car control. Perhaps he's better off out of it.

Now, ChampCars are okay, but I really want someone to give him an endurance racing drive next year. Le Mans 2002 beckons. Come on, Jean. You know it makes sense, and I'll be at trackside cheering.