Alonso bows out from Renault, optimistic for Ferrari

ABU DHABI: Two-time world champion Spaniard Fernando Alonso said farewell to Renault with a solid if disappointing drive to 14th in Sunday's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - and then expressed confidence in the future he faces at Ferrari.

Despite seeing the two Ferraris, driven by Finn Kimi Raikkonen and Italian Giancarlo Fisichella, finish 12th and 16th in the inaugural day-night race at the Yas Marina circuit, Alonso said he remained bullish about his prospects.

And he explained he felt no concern at joining a team which has struggled all season to run competitively against his former McLaren team.