Alonso eyes 2020 F1 return

Fernando Alonso won't be back unless it is with Mercedes, Ferrari or Red Bull
Fernando Alonso won't be back unless it is with Mercedes, Ferrari or Red Bull

(GMM) Fernando Alonso is still not ruling out a potential return to F1 for 2020.

The Spaniard quit at the end of last year but in Bahrain has agreed to test for McLaren in the post-grand prix test.

"It came up because my team could use a second car for Pirelli," said the former two-time champion.

"I guess they thought it is a good opportunity for me to try the car but not take the driving time of the other drivers," Alonso added.

However, the 37-year-old insists he is not missing F1.

"I've been too busy for that," Alonso smiled. "It might be different if I was sitting at home on the sofa."

Indeed, Alonso has won Daytona, tested a Dakar rally car, and later this year will contest the Indy 500 and Le Mans.

As for his F1 return, Alonso said: "I don't plan it.

"When I said goodbye, it was because I achieved what I wanted to in formula one.

"I have fantastic opportunities outside of formula one, and I wanted to get started on them.

"But if there is a fabulous opportunity (to return), then I would think about it. I never close any doors," he added.