Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso signed a new one-year contract with McLaren in a boost for the struggling Formula One team. "It's fantastic to be able to continue my relationship with everybody at McLaren. It was always where my heart was telling me to stay, and I really feel at home here," the Spaniard announced in a statement. By penning a deal Alonso is pinning his hopes on the famous British marque regaining its winning tradition as they switch from the under-performing Honda power unit to Renault engines. "McLaren has the technical resource and financial strength to be able to very quickly win races and world championships in F1," the 36-year-old Alonso said. "Although the last few years have not been easy, we have never forgotten how to win, and I believe we can achieve that again soon."

source: AFP