Oct.22 (GMM) Fernando Alonso on Monday was quoted as saying that Renault is not his first choice of alternate employers for 2008.



McLaren is expected to address the issue of the openly uncomfortable Spaniard's contract within the next two weeks.



Alonso, 26, is quoted by a Spanish newspaper as playing down the rumours linking him with Renault, where he achieved his consecutive titles in 2005 and 2006.



"I have not yet spoken with any team," Alonso said, according to El Mundo Deportivo.



"I do not know if McLaren would release me, and if they did, Renault would not be my first choice," he added.