ESPN.com · Jul 8, 2020
Renault confirms Alonso will return to F1 next year
Renault has confirmed Fernando Alonso is making a shock return to partner Esteban Ocon at its Formula One team next year.
Alonso, 39, will replace Daniel Ricciardo, who signed a deal earlier this year to move to McLaren for 2021. The news sees the Spaniard return to the team that he secured his two titles with in 2005 and 2006.
"Renault is my family, my fondest memories in Formula One with my two world championship titles, but I'm now looking ahead," Alonso said. "It's a great source of pride and with an immense emotion I'm returning to the team that gave me my chance at the start of my career and which now gives me the opportunity to return to the highest level.