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
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.
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.
bad circuit fifth perfect position start
I don't think fifth is the perfect place to start at this circuit because overtaking is so difficult, but we are not in such a bad position either.
circuit good memories
It is a circuit with good memories for me,
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.
confident feelings gives good repeating success
It gives me very good feelings and we are confident of repeating our success of 2005.
chance fighting good hopefully tomorrow
I think tomorrow we have a good chance to be on the podium and hopefully fighting for the win,
race sunday win
It is an important race in that I can become champion, but if I don't win on Sunday it is not the end of the world. I will race many years to come.
We are the champions, we are the champions,
tests though win
We'll try to win even though in the tests McLaren was faster.
close fight front good next opportunity three wait
I think he did a good race, and if he started from the front it would have been a close fight again, between two or three cars, so we'll wait for the next (race) and the opportunity to see him in a more competitive start.
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.