Fernando Alonso has confirmed his commitment to McLaren amid speculation linking the two-time Formula One world champion to Mercedes.

Alonso visited McLaren’s factory in Surrey on Tuesday during which he said his “only goal” was to remain at the marque and win another world title.

“I believe in this project, I’m committed and want to be world champion with McLaren-Honda,” Alonso said.

“That’s my only goal in F1.”

Alonso is in his second spell at McLaren, after returning in 2015, and his current contract is not due to expire until the end of next season.

Last week, the 35-year-old’s manager Flavio Briatore told Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport that they would “respect” that agreement.

The Mercedes bosses have been on the lookout for a new Formula One driver following world champion Nico Rosberg’s shock announcement earlier this month to quit the sport.

Rosberg claimed his first drivers’ title at the final race of the season in Brazil, before revealing his decision to walk away from the sport five days later.

Mercedes have won the past three constructors’ championships and have suggested they will not be rushed into finding a new team-mate for Lewis Hamilton.

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