article_snippet: Fernando Alonso is convinced success is on the horizon for McLaren on the day when McLaren saw former team Ferrari return to glory.
article_snippet: As Fernando Alonso spoke and delivered Fernando Alonso verdict on the weekend when McLaren have at least made some progress, Sebastian Vettel was charging around in the background en route to Sebastian Vettel first win for 16 months.
article_snippet: Fernando Alonso is all smiles in Malaysia despite not finishing the Grand Prix on Sunday .
article_snippet: What must Fernando Alonso have thought later when Fernando Alonso saw Sebastian Vettel stand on the top step of the podium, the first time a Ferrari driver had done so since the Spaniard himself in Ferrari home grand prix two years ago.
article_snippet: Whatever Fernando Alonso's thoughts, all Fernando Alonso can do now is remain convinced McLaren's early woes in conjunction with new power-unit supplier Honda will ultimately lead to the results Fernando Alonso craves.
article_snippet: Overall, Fernando Alonso expressed 'mixed feelings' as to how the weekend had unfolded, adding: 'I'm happy to be back and very happy with the progress the team has made.