The two-time world champion will race for this former team Renault again in the place of Daniel Ricciardo after a two F1 sabbatical, during which time he competed in IndyCar Series and World Endurance Championships.

The Spaniard is making a third attempt at Indy with McLaren's new full-time team at the rescheduled Brickyard race in August.

At this stage there has been no comment from Renault or Alonso about his shock return yet.

Meanwhile, round two of Formula 1 will take place this weekend with the drivers tackle the Red Bull Ring in Austria again, but this time they will be competing in the Styria Grand Prix.

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