OFFICIAL: Fernando Alonso returns to F1 with Renault

Fernando Alonso returns to Formula 1 with Renault next year. The Spanish two-time world champion, who will be 39 later this month, has signed a deal and will get his place alongside Esteban Ocon in its driver line-up Alonso will return to the outfit with whom he won his World Championships, and for whom he has already driven twice during his career. He left F1 in 2018 and is due to make a third attempt to win the Indianapolis 500 with McLaren in August. The Spaniard will replace Australian Daniel Ricciardo, who is moving to McLaren at the end of this season.  

OFFICIAL NEWS

🏁 Fernando Alonso joins Renault DP World F1 Team 🏁 Renault DP World F1 Team is pleased to confirm Fernando Alonso alongside Esteban Ocon in its driver line-up for the 2021 season. 👉 https://t.co/yjnnGHh8Yb #RSspirit @alo_oficial @OconEsteban pic.twitter.com/Qe0WfBazzN — Renault F1 Team (@RenaultF1Team) July 8, 2020

   

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