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
against car conditions feeling good motivated perform performing productive progress race team
We have had an important and productive week. We made good progress for the first race, and now I want to see how we will perform in race conditions against the competition. I am feeling confident, the car is performing well and the team is more motivated than ever.
conditions far shown strong
So far we have shown we are strong in all conditions on all tracks.
again conditions difficult help position
The conditions were pretty difficult for everyone today. With the position in the championship, we didn't need to risk. Once again I had help from McLaren and was able to take two more points.
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.
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.
begin circuit coming exciting ferrari fighting four fun perfect race teams time type win
It was the perfect way to begin the year. We had a very exciting race for the spectators. As we thought from testing, there are four teams fighting to win at any type of circuit - Honda, McLaren, Ferrari and Renault. We can all win races, so it will be a fun time in the coming weeks.
begin exciting expect perfect race start year
It was the perfect way to begin the year I think. We had a very exciting race for the spectators, and I think we can expect a very interesting start to the season.
eight points victory
These eight points are like a victory to me.
although beat closer difficult few last maybe seem
Things seem closer between us and McLaren than they have been in the last few races, and although it will be very difficult to beat them, maybe it's not impossible.
above catch factor ferrari level stay work wrong year
Fernando is at Renault another year. In 2007 he would want to stay - as long as Renault are competitive. But if by then, or 2008, Ferrari are above our level then anything is possible. This year the tyre was a big factor for Ferrari. But there was a lot else wrong with their car. They need a lot of work to catch up.
confidence full positive weekend
Everything here has been very positive all weekend and I'm full of confidence for all the team,
carried child desire discipline enormous since tenacity top win worked
The tenacity and desire to win which he has worked with since he was a child have carried him to the top in a sporting discipline of enormous difficulty.