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29/11/2015, 17h08
Fernando Alonso has insisted he will not take a year off Formula 1 next year, following claims from McLaren boss Ron Dennis that he could.
Alonso is contracted until the end of 2017, but McLaren struggled in their first season with engine partner Honda.
And on Saturday, McLaren chairman Ron Dennis said a "sabbatical" for the Spaniard had been a "consideration".
Alonso has admitted the idea was discussed some months ago, but told BBC Sport on Sunday: "I won't do it."
The two-time champion's revelation is the first time he has categorically said he would be on the grid in 2016.
Alonso, 34, said on Saturday only that it was his "intention to race and I think I will race".
Dennis said on Sunday ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: "There is no question Fernando and Jenson [Button] are the drivers for next year. End of story."
Alonso is contracted until the end of 2017, but McLaren struggled in their first season with engine partner Honda.
And on Saturday, McLaren chairman Ron Dennis said a "sabbatical" for the Spaniard had been a "consideration".
Alonso has admitted the idea was discussed some months ago, but told BBC Sport on Sunday: "I won't do it."
The two-time champion's revelation is the first time he has categorically said he would be on the grid in 2016.
Alonso, 34, said on Saturday only that it was his "intention to race and I think I will race".
Dennis said on Sunday ahead of the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: "There is no question Fernando and Jenson [Button] are the drivers for next year. End of story."