- 19 Oct 17, 21:01#443361
Alonso to stay in F1 with McLaren with the new (hopefully fantastic) Renault engine. 
Phew - I really thought we had lost him to F1.
The 36-year-old Spaniard has signed a new deal which is believed to be for one year with options to extend.
Alonso said
Phew - I really thought we had lost him to F1.
The 36-year-old Spaniard has signed a new deal which is believed to be for one year with options to extend.
Alonso said
"It was always where my heart was telling me to stay.
"Although the last few years have not been easy, we have never forgotten how to win, and I believe we can achieve that again soon.
"McLaren has the technical resource and financial strength to be able to very quickly win races and world championships in F1.
"The last three years have given us the momentum to plan and build for the future, and I'm looking forward to that journey."
