Alonso, Renault get their trophies

During the FIA prize-giving gala, held in Monte Carlo, the French squad were officially crowned World Constructors' Champions while Alonso, the youngest champion in history, received the trophy for winning the drivers' title.

The Spaniard said he is now eager for more success.

"I look at this trophy and say to myself that one day, when I have children, I will be able to tell them that I was World Champion," said Alonso. "It represents the work of a whole team, and the achievement of a dream. We had to fight to win this, and I am proud to have done so.

"Hopefully, this is just the start. I am only 24 years old and I hope to come back on this stage many times in the future, to receive this prize. At present, I have achieved my ambition and I need to find new challenges now. 2006 will be one of them. This title has taught me that the most important thing in life is to be happy. Today, I really am."

Managing Director Flavio Briatore represented the team in the gala.

"This tribute is very important to us," said Briatore. "Since Renault returned to F1 in 2002, we have improved step by step, and finally won both championships through our hard work. Personally, I am delighted. But this is an award for the whole team.

"More than 800 people worked tirelessly to allow Renault to fight at the front, and a whole family of partners supported us. This is their trophy."