Alonso: Plenty left in the tank

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Other than the odd threat from McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton, Alonso was never troubled around the 78 laps of the Monte Carlo street circuit. Even then, McLaren adopted a strategy that ensured Alonso would win the race - other than if there had been the intervention of a safety car.

"This win means a lot, both psychologically and also for the championship battle," remarked Alonso after taking the chequered flag for the 17th time in his career.

"I have never had the experience of being more than one minute ahead of our competition which probably makes this one of my best victories.

"It was a very nice surprise to see how the team's hard work over the last couple of weeks had made our car so competitive.

"Every time I now get in the car I am improving, so I am quite happy about this team, and I hope there is still more to come."