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Alonso feeling more comfortable

Renault concluded its first test of the season today - a significant test given that it saw the return of Fernando Alonso. The Spaniard was at the wheel of the R27 again today for his second day of work with the team. 

At the end of the day, Alonso had completed 49 laps, setting set the third fastest time of the day in 1'20:363.

"I feel more than happy with today," said Alonso. "We have worked well and made good progress. Today I was able to feel the changes that were gradually made to the car and the overall result is encouraging. I was expecting to have more difficulties with the new regulations, but everything has gone smoothly which is positive. I am well aware that there is much more to do but it is a good start and I'm happy."

Chief test engineer Christian Silk added, "This has been a productive day and we have made progress despite the poor track conditions and we made the most of the rain to complete some laps on a wet track. Fernando has now completed two days work and it has been a good return for him. The car ran without any problems and so we have been able to maximise the first days of running with Fernando and prepare for the arrival of the new car next week."

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