Alright when was that again.....?

[Michel Forest]

From PlanetF1.com:

The likes of Valtteri Bottas, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso have all been linked with the seat and, according to Spanish broadcaster and journalist, Noemi de Miguel, an official announcement is close.
‘As I have been informed, Renault is planning to make an official announcement on Wednesday,’ she said on Twitter.
She continued: ‘After the race, Cyril Abiteboul has told veteran mechanics (those who have been around for more than 15 years) that they have already worked with him.’

So obviously it's either this guy:

Or this guy:

 

[Trebor901]

Really dont see the fascination with Alonso he wont 2 titles......14 years ago!!! Then spent years whining about how cars werent good enough rather than working with the team to find a resolution.

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

‘As I have been informed, Renault is planning to make an official announcement on Wednesday.'

I like that they thought they could tell people on Sunday that Fernando Alonso was coming back, and still expect to keep that juicy nugget out of the media until the next Wednesday.

 

[turbo86]

Oh god....

Well...Nigel Mansell is still alive....

 

[schlitty]

I don't think it's about winning the championship at this point. I think a final season or two with Renault just puts a neat bow on his career story to retire with them. I like it. plus he is a great personality to have on the grid too.

 

[Michel Forest]

Really dont see the fascination with Alonso he wont 2 titles......14 years ago!!! Then spent years whining about how cars werent good enough rather than working with the team to find a resolution.

Speaking for myself, two things I like about Alonso: 1) He's a real racer who is not afraid to try all kinds of cars. He reminds me of drivers of the 60's and 70's. 2) He has a strong personality. Too many F1 drivers are P.R. machines now. (It's also why Raikonnen is still a very popular driver. His personality is so different.)

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

I think a final season or two with Renault just puts a neat bow on his career story to retire with them.

I can see this. He would put 350+ F1 race starts to his name, help the team with their ambition of returning to the top and bow out with the team he won titles with. The icing on the cake to an impressive career.

 

[Mac117]

Plan for Renault:

Step 1: Abandon development of "old rules" car.
Step 2: Focus all resources on "new rules" car.
Step 3: Profit!

 

[dbracedesign]

Am I the only one that is disappointed with this news? I enjoyed Fernando in the glory years, however his time later at McLaren I think damaged both McLaren and Honda's reputation, along with his reputation in my opinion. Despite all his moaning of the performance of the car, he stuck at McLaren. Perhaps makes you wonder what kept him, as it was certainty not results. It does make you wonder why he is coming back again.

Personally, I feel like this will be a repeat of his time with McLaren-Honda and Riccardo at Renault. A promise to return to former glory, which sadly never happened.

 

[chipwich]

Sure, if all in front brake down, even you could win

Of course there were many retirements. But the way that I saw it, Leclerc had more racing overtakes than the rest. For instance his battle with Carlos Sainz. And you have to be there to take advantage of retirements.

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

Just seen that Renault's Steiermark GP poster features a lot of red and yellow...

In fact, is that a Spanish flag I see on the left?

 

[kptnv]

Happy because he's a good driver, but this almost definitely means Vettel is going which makes me sad. Also Alonso could end Ocons career.

 

[John Addison]

Alonso has always created his own bad luck and bad timing. Good to see him back though. Maybe he can get Renault pointed in the right direction.

 

[Turk]

I hope he does well, but we have a list of older drivers that couldn't compete once they hit the big 40. If Alonso also has problems teams should think about putting a soft limit on the age of their drivers, to me it looks like the younger the better.

 

[Charlie Lockwood]

Also Alonso could end Ocons career.

*Sad Vandoorne noises*

 

[Kimirai]

That's wonderful news but I hope he will be having a competitive car.

 

[EduCalza]

This is a YOKE!

 

[PawelP]

team Spirit is back again, Alonso belongs to Renault F1 Team

 

[pcraenme]

Now Renault just have to use the R25 livery again and they will become WC!

And back to reality... I was not impressed by Renault last weekend, so also in 2021 they probably won’t have a car that can fight for podiums. Maybe 2022...

 

[Mitja Bonca]

Eh come on guys, be real. This will be exactly the same if not worse story as it has been with M.Schumacher... and we (almost) all have expected his 8th title. Alonso has got old, and out of F1. So the truth is, explect little. All else are illusions.