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Alonso: We could be very, very competitive with Renault

McLaren driver Fernando Alonso is predicting that his three years of misery as a Honda-powered driver will change in 2018 when a Renault engine is bolted to the back of the MCL33 he will race in the forthcoming Formula 1 season. 'Hopefully the last three years will be forgotten very quickly. It's a completely different game for us. We believe that we could be very, very competitive with a Renault power unit next year.' 'All the preparations of the new car, it is looking much, much [more] promising than before. Our hopes for next year are very high. … Definitely, the mood of the team is completely different.' Regarding the colour of his 2018 car, Alonso said, 'I will be happy with any...
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