Feb.6 (GMM) Renault on Tuesday began conducting straight line tests on the Spanish island of Menorca, but speculation suggesting Fernando Alonso would be in action proved wide of the mark.

Instead, the French team's test driver Luca di Grassi piloted the R28 single seater up and down the Mahon airfield runway, testing the car particularly under heavy acceleration and braking.

The Renault test continues on Wednesday.