Fernando Alonso's performance in Brazil was a reminder of what a 'competitive animal he remains', according to Eric Boullier. The double World Champion, who has re-signed with McLaren for next year's championship, finished eighth at Interlagos. He was running as high as fifth after a great start but lost out to the recovering Lewis Hamilton and Daniel Ricciardo while also being passed by Felipe Massa. 'Fernando's performance was a timely reminder of just what a competitive animal he remains,' Boullier said. 'When he was given the green-light from the strategists to attack Massa, he was utterly relentless, driving each lap as if it were a qualifying lap, and narrowing the gap on a...
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