Alonso fastest on return to Renault at the Jerez circuit
Double world champion Fernando Alonso made a perfect start to his return to Renault on Tuesday with the fastest time in testing at the Jerez de la Frontera circuit in southern Spain.
The Spaniard, back with the team that took him to two titles before his ill-fated move to McLaren at the end of 2006, did 70 laps with a best of one minute 19.503 seconds in last year's car, according to unofficial timings.
Tuesday at Jerez marked something of a homecoming for Fernando Alonso, as he returned to a Renault cockpit for the first time since he won the 2006 world title with the team. After the rollercoaster year that was his ‘07 season with McLaren, the Spaniard is back in familiar surroundings.
Of course, plenty has changed - a new team mate in Nelson Piquet Jr, a new car on the way, and the removal of driver aids. Fresh from his first day back at the office, Alonso considers the challenge that lies ahead…