Hamburg  - Former world champion Fernando Alonso has renewed his contract at Renault until 2010, the French Formula One team announced on Wednesday.

Team-mate Nelson Piquet Jr was given another one-year contract.

The Spaniard Alonso hopes to relive his glory of the past at the team for which he won the world title in 2005 and 2006. He spent the 2007 season at McLaren but was unhappy there and returned to Renault.

"Fernando's commitment for the next two seasons confirms the faith he has in the team and we are delighted to continue working with him," said Renault team boss Flavio Briatore.

"He has been a big asset throughout this difficult season and his leadership and talent, matched with the team's hard work and determination, have paid off with our recent performances, which have placed Renault back among the top competitors of Formula One."

Alonso appeared to be considering a move elsewhere during a slow start into the season, but the team improved and Alonso won the Singapore and Japan races in the closing stages of the campaign. (dpa)