Alonso delighted with 'rewarding' result
Fernando Alonso admitted he was very happy with his fourth place finish at the Italian Grand Prix
The two-time champion, who was expecting a difficult race at Monza, gambled on an early switch to intermediate tyres when the track began to dry up in the late part of the race.
Alonso's decision paid off and the Renault driver gained several positions up to fourth place.
The result allowed Renault to equal Toyota in the standings with 41 points and four races left.
"I am very happy," said the Spaniard. "The result today is very good because Monza was supposed to be the race that we were looking forward to the least.
"We made up the five points that we needed in our championship fight, which is really rewarding and a big source of motivation for the rest of the season.
"I am now curious to see what awaits us in Singapore."
Teammate Nelson Piquet finished in 10th position after charging from the back of the field.
"I had a good fight through the pack today and my pace was good considering the fuel load that I started with, which is quite satisfying," said Piquet.
"Unfortunately I finished outside the points, but I think that everything was decided in qualifying. I want to remain positive and will now concentrate on preparing for the next race in Singapore."
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