Alonso future in dark after night race win

FERNANDO ALONSO hailed Formula One's first night race as a "great weekend" for the sport before refusing to confirm whether he will remain at Renault next year.

The Spaniard claimed a historic victory on Sunday in a thrilling race while Williams' Nico Rosberg came second and championship leader Lewis Hamilton third.

However, it will not hold fond memories for Ferrari after Felipe Massa went from pole to 13th following pit-lane drama while Kimi Raikkonen failed to finish following a crash.

But for Alonso, who had climbed from 15th to win the race, the weekend was a highlight in an otherwise frustrating season.

"It was a great weekend for everyone in Formula One, the first night race," he said.

"We all had a new challenge in front of us and we will all be part of history. We (Renault] have had a tough season but now we are fighting for fourth place in the constructor standings."

Alonso's future at Renault has been uncertain for much of the season and when asked if he was now preparing for another season with the team he said: "I didn't say that.

"It's not changing the decision for next year. As I've always said, Renault will be my first priority."