Fernando Alonso

Not especially happy homecoming

• Born: 29/7/81
• Nationality: Spanish
• Team: Renault
• First GP: Australia 2001
• Wins: 19
• Titles: 2
• 2007 position: 3rd
• Previous teams: Minardi, Renault, McLaren

Fernando Alonso has underlined this year just how good he is, but it is clear he is not enjoying battling in the lower reaches of the top 10.

The double champion has transcended his Renault's limitations with a series of brilliant performances.

But his desire to push the Renault harder than it wants to go has led to mistakes, and the loss of valuable points that his team badly need.

At the same time, his future remains the subject of much debate in F1.

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