Alonso hoping to toast birthday with race win

FERNANDO ALONSO had just one birthday wish on his mind when he turned 24 today — to become Formula One’s youngest-ever world champion.

The Renault driver leads the standings by a commanding 36 points going into this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix at the Hungaroring, where he made history by becoming the youngest grand prix winner two years ago.

Now he wants to go one better and secure a maiden world crown, which would become almost inevitable with victory on Sunday.