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
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.
best came country fact fight help maybe michael people proud schumacher taken three title tradition won
I won the championship with maybe not the best car, so I am proud of what I did. The fact that I have taken over the title from Michael Schumacher is a bonus. I came from a country with no tradition in F1. I had to fight my way alone. I have only had the help of two or three people in my career, no more.
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.
barcelona coverage million people race three watching
In Spain, three years ago, there was no coverage for the races. Now we have 7 million people watching the race and Barcelona is completely full.
ahead car cars four gap losing maybe moments quite risk safety seconds three time understand victory
I didn't understand some moments of the race, when I was maybe 20 seconds ahead and the gap disappeared after three or four safety cars in 10 laps. But I think the car was perfect. There wasn't any risk of losing victory at any time so I was quite confident.
challenge change finding lap last occasions opportunity quick strategy teams three
For the drivers, it will not change too much. I think the challenge is more for the teams and engineers, finding the right strategy and working very quickly. Last year, we had one opportunity for a quick lap. Now, we have at least three occasions when we have to set a lap time.
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.
best three
This is probably the best of the three that I've had so far, ... It was difficult, but at the end I managed to be fast.
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.
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.