It is only a matter of time when McLaren announce the return of Alonso, whose debut stint with the Woking squad ended prematurely in 2007.
Honda returns to F1 as McLaren's engine supplier in 2015 and Stewart reckoned that the Japanese auto giant must have played a role in ensuring Alonso's switch.
"First of all Honda must have had an influence in introducing Alonso to McLaren. Obviously they want a top line winner and Alonso certainly is that person. I think that is a good move for McLaren and him," Stewart told PTI.
Stewart said Alonso will have a say on choosing his teammate.
"I suspect he will have a say on who the number two driver will be. But that is not unusual for a number one driver. The same was the case when Michael Schumacher was at Ferrari," said the three-time World Champion.
Who would he pick as McLaren's second driver?
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