Motor racing - McLaren will keep Alonso on speed dial, says Brown


Formula One F1 - Mexican Grand Prix - Qualifying Session - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - October 27, 2018. Alfredo Estrella/Pool via Reuters

WOKING, England (Reuters) - Fernando Alonso is leaving Formula One after Sunday's season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix but McLaren say they will not hesitate to seek his services again if needed.

The double 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.

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