Alonso considers Brazil as his last chance to get points in Formula 1

São Paulo (Reuters) – World champion Fernando Alonso believes that the Brazilian Grand Prix will be his last chance to score points before leaving the Formula 1 World Championship by the end of the month.

"I think everything will be fine," McLaren driver told the press. The ring is certainly better than that of Abu Dhabi, so if we wanted to get points, I think that's our chance.

"The weather will not be stable on Saturday and Sunday so maybe that gives us some possibilities, I'm optimistic".

The 37-year-old Spanish driver was crowned in 2005 and 2006 with Renault on the Interlagos circuit, which left him many memories over the years, but without any win.

This includes seats to enjoy the sun after leaving McLaren during the 2015 race after a problem with the Honda engine used by the team at that time.

And also a joke with Jenson Button, his teammate as they step on the podium to recall that feeling after many Honda engine problems in the same season.

Alonso is no longer on the podium since arriving at Ferrari in 2014 and only counts a few points after joining McLaren in 2015 at the start of a failed partnership with Honda.

But this year with Renault engines, things were better. Alonso is 10th in the tournament and has 50 points on 62 McLaren.

The driver, who won the Monaco races twice and the 24 Hours of Le Mans in August, announced his departure from Formula 1 without closing the door.

He had then declared that he would participate in the races with greater commitment and enthusiasm than ever before.

"I count every minute and I try to enjoy every second," said Alonso, winner of the 32-race race at 1899 points over 17 seasons, questioned about the last two races.

"These are the last two races of the season, I really want to do a good job on Sunday, that's the main reason I'm here, but I'm going to try and enjoy the weekend."

Alonso, who competes at the World Endurance Championships with Toyota and ends at Le Mans in June, is expected to focus beyond the Formula 1 on the Indianapolis 500 and complete the so-called Triple Crown of Motor Racing.