Brown: 'Fierce' Alonso will be tough to beat at Renault

McLaren boss Zak Brown expects Fernando Alonso to be "a fierce competitor" next season with Renault, insisting the Spaniard's speed remains intact.

Brown is obviously well acquainted with Alonso's undeniable qualities, having overseen the two-time world champions efforts with McLaren during two seasons, in 2017 and 2018.

While success painfully alluded the 32-time Grand Prix winner and the Woking-based outfit during their troubled time together, which also included several shots at the Indy 500...