Alonso will "talk to anyone" to have winning car in 2018
Fernando Alonso says he will consider a future outside of McLaren if he does not feel the British Formula 1 team will be in a position to win races in 2018.
The two-time champion's current contract with the Woking-based outfit comes to an end at the end of this year, and he has made it clear he wants to have a competitive car as soon as possible.
Alonso rejoined
McLaren in 2015, but has endured a disappointing spell so far as the Honda engine has failed to deliver what the team expected.
The Spanish driver insisted his priority is to remain in F1, but warned that he may look elsewhere if McLaren-Honda has not made enough progress soon.
"I like this F1. My intention or first priority is to race here," said Alonso ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. "I am happy with the team but we are not winning.
"If from here to September/October we are in a position where we see clearly a possibility to win in 2018, I will be more than happy to stay with the team.
"If it is not the case then I will be more than happy to talk to anyone," he added.
Alonso, who will miss the Monaco F1 race later this month to compete in the Indianapolis 500, said that he is likely to make a decision about his future after the summer.
"I will have to think a little bit after the summer as now it's not an easy period and with the Indy 500 thing will be difficult to think about something else," he said.
Alonso will "talk to anyone" to have winning car in 2018
