Raikkonen alarm for Alonso

FERNANDO ALONSO is starting to show the first signs of worry as the Formula One title race heads into the finishing straight.

Renault ace Alonso has seen a 36-point lead whittled down to 24 following back-to-back victories for championship rival Kimi Raikkonen in the last two grands prix in Hungary and Turkey.

Of great concern to Alonso is the fact the McLaren was almost a second quicker per lap than his Renault in Istanbul 11 days ago, conceding with added frustration his car is now on the limit.