Fernando Alonso's former mentor Flavio Briatore says it is "strange" that none of Formula 1's top teams have offered the Spaniard a chance to remain in F1 after it was confirmed he will leave McLaren - and the series altogether - at the end of 2018. Alonso has seemingly ran out of patience at McLaren, who have failed to deliver a car capable of challenging in engine deals with both Honda and Renault. His best result since returning to the team in 2015 is fifth place - a position he secured in this season's opening race in Australia. With minor points places the limit of his ambitions, Briatore says it was understandable that Alonso would look to leave McLaren, but clapped back at...
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