Renault to reveal new driver next week
The Renault team will announce Fernando Alonso's replacement next week following the Spaniard's move to Ferrari for the 2010 season
Renault, with whom Alonso won his two drivers' titles in 2005 and 2006, will lose the Spanish driver to Ferrari next season after the Italian squad confirmed the double champion had signed a three-year deal.
The French team thanked Alonso for his contribution and hoped him the best for the future.
"Following yesterday's announcement, the Renault F1 Team wishes Fernando Alonso all the best for 2010 and beyond when he will begin the next phase of his career with a new team," said Renault in a statement.
"The close relationship that Renault and Fernando have enjoyed has been one of the most successful in Formula 1, culminating in back-to-back drivers' and constructors' world championships in 2005 and 2006.
"The team and Fernando's focus is now on finishing the season on a high note with some strong results in the remaining races."
Renault said an announcement about Alonso's replacement will only come next week.
BMW Sauber's Robert Kubica is believed to be the main favourite to land the drive.
Share Or Save This Story
Alpine becomes Pramac's main partner in MotoGP
Liberty Media's $4bn MotoGP deal facing EU probe
The story of the 2011 Italian Grand Prix
You Ask The Questions: Robert Kubica
Eight shock Formula 1 team principal changes
The key moments in Renault's F1 history as it bids farewell
Is Red Bull better or worse off one year after Horner's sacking? Our writers have their say
Vinales: 'KTM sent me a contract, I signed it, and two weeks later they cancelled it'
One year on: How Red Bull changed post-Horner
How technical issues have cost Bagnaia 40 points in the MotoGP title fight
Subscribe and access Autosport.com with your ad-blocker.
From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker.
Top Comments