McLaren team Friday announced that they have split with the
double Formula One world champion Fernando Alonso.
"Following a meeting between Fernando Alonso and McLaren, it was
agreed that it would be in the best interests of both parties to
bring the relationship to an end," they said in a statement.
The Spaniard, who finished the season in third place level on
points with British rookie teammate Lewis Hamilton, had two years
left on his contract with McLaren.
(Xinhua News Agency November 3, 2007)