Abu Dhabi: Alonso frustrated

Fernando Alonso, Saturday, was not optimistic about his chances of shining in the race. Coming out, for the first time this season, in the first phase of the qualifying session (Q1), the Spaniard knew that it would be difficult for him to compete on Sunday. No surprise for the native of Oviedo, who finished in fourteenth place, almost seventy seconds behind Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull). " The race was disappointing and we were not able to perform at our best today », confides Fernando Alonso.

For his last outing with Renault, at the end of a difficult season, the Spaniard would have liked to do better. “ I wanted to end the season on a high because it was my last Grand Prix with Renault, but that wasn't possible. »

Despite this disappointing end, the Asturian driver thanks his team, with which he spent two years following his ?bad? season at McLaren. And, before his British experience, Fernando Alonso had had much better times in the diamond team, winning two world championship titles. “ I would like to thank the entire team for the work accomplished during the years we spent together. We have achieved magnificent victories and won the championship several times. I will never forget him. »

If Renault must now get back to work to start again in 2010 on new bases, Fernando Alonso is now turned towards Ferrari. The Spanish driver will team up with Felipe Massa from next season.