Alonso’s title chance just 30pc now - Briatore

Fernando Alonso’s title prospects for 2012 have dwindled to just 30 per cent.

That is the claim of former Renault team boss Flavio Briatore, who is still involved in the management of the championship leader’s career.

Recently, Briatore said the Spaniard has all but wrapped up the drivers’ title for Ferrari.

But the flamboyant Italian said at the Genoa boat show: "I think Vettel has a 70 per cent chance of winning the title, while Alonso’s chance is 30," Briatore is quoted by the Ansa news agency.