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Renault: Alonso doesn't need an FP1

Renault does not intend to give Fernando Alonso a run in the 2020 car before he returns to Formula 1 next season, says team boss Cyril Abiteboul. Having announced the signing of the two-time F1 driver's champion on Wednesday, it was speculated Alonso could make his debut for the Enstone outfit in a practice session this season, or even in a race seat should circumstances conspire in his favour. However Abiteboul has suggested such outings are not on the agenda. “I don’t think he needs an FP1 to get familiar with the procedures in a Formula 1 car, that’s not the plan,” he told motorsport week. 'We’ll see if there’s an obvious opportunity, we have always the option of running...
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