Fernando Alonso has revealed that he is tempted to move into "other categories" outside of Formula 1 in the near future.

The two-time world champion signed a three-year contract with McLaren this season, but he has repeatedly made his thoughts known on the current state of the sport.

Alonso believes that the speed of the cars and various limitations have reduced its appeal - a far cry from his double triumph in 2005 and 2006.

Asked about his current level of motivation, the Spaniard is quoted by BBC Sport as saying: "I love motorsport, all categories, and F1 is not as exciting as it was in the past - at least to me. Right now, there is huge motivation and a fantastic project that I am in with McLaren-Honda.

"My first go-kart was a McLaren-Honda replica and I am in a real McLaren-Honda, so I am enjoying this process of getting competitive starting from zero.

"But with no testing, with these tyres, with these limitations, with the calendar for example of next year, there is the temptation for other categories, that is true."

Alonso finished 15th in qualifying for this afternoon's Hungarian Grand Prix.