Alonso: I feel incredibly excited but also apprehensive

Speaking of the car he hopes will end three years of pain, Alonso said, "Looking at our new car, I feel incredibly excited – but also apprehensive. I know just how important this car is to the team, and I just hope that it delivers in the way we all want it to."

"If we’re able to develop the key strengths of last year’s chassis and marry it to an improved Renault power unit, then I think we’ll be able to take a step forwards. The car certainly looks very neat and well thought-out, and I think the new colour looks really great; really eye-catching."

“I just want to get behind the wheel now!” added Alonso before jumping into the bright orange MCL33 and firing up the Renault power unit for the car's first laps.