Alonso to make Goodwood debut.

Renault driver Fernando Alonso will attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed on Sunday June 26, when he drives last year's car, the R24.

The Spaniard's appearance at this year's event - his first-ever at the festival - will add to the heady F1 star-studded atmosphere, and the 23-year-old will undoubtedly be a key attraction for tens of thousands of enthusiasts.

Regarded throughout F1 as one of the natural successors to multiple-World champion Michael Schumacher, Alonso has already won two Grand's Prix this year with victories in Malaysia and Bahrain. Along with a third place finish in the season-opening event in Australia, Alonso currently leads the F1 standings on 26 points - 10 points ahead of former Renault team-mate, second-placed Jarno Trulli.

Speaking on the confirmation of his attendance at Goodwood, Alonso said: "I am delighted to be appearing at the world-famous Goodwood Festival of Speed with the Renault F1 Team and I am greatly looking forward to giving the crowds a close-up view of the R24 in action.

"Goodwood is huge in world motorsport and it's an honour to be able to represent Renault at such a prestigious celebration.

"It will be a fantastic occasion and I can't wait to drive the R24. Everybody says Goodwood is an unmissable event if you love racing, so I can't wait to experience it for the first time!"