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
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.
battling button far fighting fights malaysia melbourne michael quite race relaxed schumacher second
This was a very different race to the other two so far this season. In Bahrain, I was fighting with Michael Schumacher all the way and in Malaysia it was Jenson Button and I battling for second place, but in Melbourne it was quite comfortable. There were no fights and I was very relaxed for a lot of the race.
anyone fighting last lucky quite race races second seven six target took
I was lucky that I was not fighting with anyone so I took the race quite easy. But for us, second place is good. The target for the last six or seven races was to be on the podium.
chance fighting good hopefully tomorrow
I think tomorrow we have a good chance to be on the podium and hopefully fighting for the win,
allowing closer competition fighting front perfect second start stop
This was a good, fighting win. I just concentrated on making no mistakes. The competition is closer than we thought but this is the perfect start for us. The start was good, the second stop perfect, allowing me to come out in front of Michael. Very nice.
dedicate fantastic fighting fights-and-fighting mechanics pit stops win
This was a good, fighting win and I want to dedicate it to the mechanics and the team, for some fantastic pit stops and the right strategy.
believe fighting championship
This is a fantastic fight for the championship. I'm really confident and believe we can do it.
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 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.