Alonso revved up for Moscow show

Fernando Alonso will hit the streets of Moscow this Sunday when Renault take Formula One to Russia.

The world championship leaders will set up a street course next to the Moskva river, within sight of the Kremlin, for Alonso and Giancarlo Fisichella to show off their skills.

Rally and touring cars will also be on show on Renault’s second trip to Moscow - following their demonstration there two years ago – and Alonso cannot wait.

He said: “I am really looking forward to the event. The passion of the crowds was amazing last time we came to Moscow, and I am sure this will be an even bigger event.

“We will be driving in front of the Kremlin as well, and from the cockpit, I think it will feel a bit like Monaco to be running on the banks of the river on a tight circuit.

“I can’t wait to get back to the city as well – last time we were there, it was in winter and I couldn’t stop taking pictures, so I am sure it will be even more spectacular in the summer time. I think it will be a great show.”