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Renault never considered re-signing Alonso for 2019

Renault never considered making a move to re-sign Fernando Alonso for the 2019 Formula 1 season for fear of not being able to match his expectations, according to team boss Cyril Abiteboul. Renault announced over the summer break it had signed Red Bull’s Daniel Ricciardo to partner Nico Hulkenberg in 2019, acting as one of the most surprising driver moves in recent years. 5774263478001 CrashTV:  Alonso, who won both of his world titles with Renault in 2005 and 2006, confirmed two weeks later he would not be racing in F1 next season following four difficult years with McLaren towards the back of the grid. Despite his decision, Alonso has stressed that interest in him from rival F1...
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