Alonso: “It’s up to others to take risks”

Fernando Alonso (Ferrari), leader of the World Championship Formula 1, is ideally placed to triumph on Sunday. Starting third, knows that he has every chance of being titled if he doesn't make any mistakes. “ For us, it was a very good qualification but if the Red Bull are always favorites “, he told AUTOhebdo.fr. “ But today they are only first and fifth, which for us is good news. But let's not forget that the race is tomorrow. We have to get a good start, make a good pit stop. I think we can be very confident because the car runs very well on a full tank of fuel. »

If a 3rd or 4th place can be enough for him, the Ferrari driver hopes that he will be helped in the title race: “ Lewis Hamilton can get off to a good start and move on Hag because we know that the McLaren are very strong in this area ". But Fernando Alonso must, above all, lead a solid race. “ I will have to control Button but without taking any risks in the first corner. It is important for us to finish the first round without any problems. »

The Spaniard will therefore not be in the attack register but in race management. Will he not be embarrassed by such a physiognomy? “ No, I think it's especially very complicated for others, he answers us. For me, it?s easier, because it?s up to others to take risks »