Fernando Alonso says he has "peace of mind" about his decision to join Ferrari despite their dismal 2009 Championship.
Alonso is heading to Ferrari next season on the back of the Scuderia's worst campaign since 1993, the last time they finished as low as fourth in the Constructors' Championship.
Ferrari's chances of better result weren't helped by their decision, made just past the midway point of the season, to focus their attention on next year's car.
But while the decision spelt doom for their 2009 drivers, it will most likely benefit new signing Alonso.
"You have to try to be optimistic by nature," he told Cadena Ser radio. "I think what makes me calm is that going to Ferrari is a synonym of quietness, because you know they are giving their best.
"It's a team and a marque born for competition and so you know they are going to give it all for their car, and you know that Ferrari is usually among the first.
"Sometimes they win titles, sometimes they don't, but they never have a year that's too bad. I think going to Ferrari is the safest option for any driver.
"Out of the 20-22 drivers no one knows what things will be like next year, it's all again a big question mark and we'll see how the new cars perform.
"But I think being at Ferrari, or McLaren, or in good teams, gives you more peace of mind than at any other team because anything can happen."
