Tell us something we don’t know

German newspaper FAZ reports that Alonso is losing patience with Renault. No news there, but we were interested to read that the feeling may be mutual.

One Renault engineer is quoted as saying: “Fernando thinks only about Fernando. (In Canada) he wasn’t even at the after-race briefing.”

Alonso may be a former world champion, but that means little if he’s perceived as a selfish, trouble-making brat. There are many fast, hungry young drivers out there who would be less hassle to deal with. If the Spaniard is not careful, he’ll end up with nowhere left to go in F1. Nando to IndyCar, anyone?

Engineering chief Pat Symonds insists that his team is a good fit for Alonso: “The bottom line is that we are the best choice for him,” said Symonds. “If he would drive with us out of this crisis, he would be a hero.”

Translation: “You’re stuck with us whether you like it or not - now shut up and drive.”