Fernando Alonso is leaving Formula 1 after Sunday’s season-finale Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but McLaren say they will not hesitate to seek his services again if and when needed. The double F1 world champion has not ruled out a comeback while recognising it as unlikely at 37-years-old, but team boss Zak Brown told Reuters on Wednesday the Spaniard would be the first driver he called if there was a problem. “We certainly wouldn’t hesitate, if we needed a driver that’s not one of our current two, to have Fernando be the first on the speed-dial list,” he said. “Schumacher came back, Prost came back. I wouldn’t rule that out. We’re very happy with our driver lineup for the future —...
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