Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso
Fernando Alonso Díaz audio is a Spanish Formula One racing driver and a double World Champion who is currently racing for McLaren-Honda...
NationalitySpanish
ProfessionRace Car Driver
Date of Birth29 July 1981
CityOviedo, Spain
CountrySpain
beginning bit car drivers mechanical middle problems season won
At the beginning I had a better car, in the middle of the season he had a better car with more mechanical problems than me, so I won the drivers championship a little bit before the end.
bit car pole position surprised
I am a little bit surprised to be on pole position but the car was perfect.
ahead bit gap lose race risk seconds victory
The race was a little bit crazy, I didn't understand. I was 20 seconds ahead and the gap disappeared. But there was no risk to lose the victory anytime.
ahead bit cars four gap moments race safety seconds three
The race was a bit crazy. Some moments I didn't understand. I was 20 seconds ahead and the gap disappeared after three or four safety cars in 10 laps.
bit easy lost pole
It's a little bit frustrating with the start, obviously, because we lost a place. It should be easy to keep the pole position. It was really frustrating.
aggressive bit fight last less ready
We are ready to fight a bit less conservatively in the last two races, ... I will be more aggressive with how I use the engine, the tires, every part of the car.
bit happy seemed
I thought the other one seemed a bit old. I am really happy with the result.
bit damaged nice possible slower surprise
I thought overtaking him was not possible but he had damaged his car, went wide, and I overtook him, so it was a nice surprise at the end but it is a bit disappointing because we were a bit slower than them.
again bit engine informed juan problem pushed team tire tried turned
At the end the team informed me about the tire problem that Juan Pablo had, ... and I pushed a bit more and we turned the engine up again and tried to put some pressure, but it was too late.
avoid bit cars conditions crossed fingers quite rains time track wet
The conditions were not perfect, quite windy and the track was a little bit dirty. We all have our fingers crossed to avoid a wet track, but if it rains it will be the first time we are all in the wet in 2006 and we'll see how the cars behave.
bit crossed hear last noises realized start three
The last two or three laps, you start to hear noises and you are a bit worried. When I crossed the line, I realized everything was done.
circuit clear finish front mistakes pull
We have to concentrate and not do any mistakes and finish the race. We have a clear circuit in front of us to pull away and try to get to the podium.
ferrari reliable
We do not know how reliable Ferrari will be this year.
current fantastic
It would be fantastic for the spectators. I don't really like the current procedure, which I think is boring.