Spain pain drives Alonso

Fernando Alonso delivered a highly-emotional speech following a heart-stopping European Grand Prix victory that has put him back in control of the topsy-turvy Formula One world title race.

From 11th on the grid Alonso took the chequered flag for the 19th time in his career, and subsequently a Spanish flag from a marshal he waved with tears in his eyes on his parade lap.

When Alonso pulled his Ferrari over in front of a grandstand due to some late technical issue, he stood on its front and took the acclaim of the thousands of fans.