Alguersuari: Alonso big winner at the start of the season

Thanks to a combination of good tactics, pure speed and tire management, Fernando Alonso is proving that he is the most complete driver in the peloton. In any case, that's what Jaime Alguersuari thinks, who follows the evolution of the double world champion with a keen eye. “Unlike last year when blown diffusers were the essential aspect to succeed in F1, drivers can now make the difference,” recalls the Pirelli test driver on the BBC. “Skills are regaining the upper hand since the differences between the teams are particularly small. In my opinion, this explains why Fernando Alonso is leading the Championship. »

To support his claims, the former pilot Toro Rosso points out the lack of performance of the Ferrari which did not, however, prevent his compatriot from playing at the forefront and sitting at the top of the driver rankings. “At the start of the season, the F2012 was 1,5 seconds per lap slower than the leading cars, one second in Malaysia and China. She has never achieved a pole position and yet Fernando is leading the championship. He doesn't have the best car, but he proves that he is the best driver. »