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Double world champion signs two-year deal with Renault

Double F1 champion Fernando Alonso appears to have written off any chance of joining Ferrari in the near future by signing a fresh two-year deal with his current team, Renault.

The Spaniard has been rumoured to be planning a switch to Ferrari in 2010, and he was courted by Honda for the 2009 season, but Renault’s strong run of form at the end of this season (from which Alonso netted two race wins) is said to have persuaded him that the French manufacturer is a safe bet.

"I have decided to stay with the ING Renault F1 team because, as I have often repeated this season, they have always been my first choice and I feel very happy and comfortable with them," Alonso said. "It's a very close-knit team with a competitive and winning mentality, and also a relaxed and warm attitude, which suits me perfectly."

Renault has also given Alonso’s team-mate, Nelson Piquet, another chance after a disappointing debut season for the young Brazilian; he has been given a 12-month extension on his contract.

John McIlroy

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coolGav 6 November 2008

Re: Alonso re-signs for Renault

I wouldn't be surprised if in Piquet's contract is a performance clause, so that he could be replaced if he doesn't deliver in qualifying or race results.

Vidge 123 6 November 2008

Re: Alonso re-signs for Renault

I think the more interesting news is that they have resigned Nelson, good news for Alonso as he wont have a team mate even close to matching him! out qualified 18-0 this year! Come on renult i knwo Alonso wants a pet and not some one who can challenge him, but Nelson is hopeless!

ethnotechnic3 5 November 2008

Re: Alonso re-signs for Renault

Definitely the right decision for Alonso. The Renault team seem to be working their way back to the top of the F1 tree. Also, he didn't like it at McLaren last season, when he found his team mate to be a little too competitive - there is no way Kimi Raikkonen or Felipe Massa would play number two to him!