Alonso: “A 2nd place to get”

After an incredible comeback during the second half of the season, Fernando Alonso finished second in the championship last year, just behind Sebastian Vettel. A result which did not satisfy the Spaniard in any way. And for good reason, he entered the final Grand Prix in control of the general classification. However this year, the native of Oviedo would not mind finishing second? even if he is well aware that it will be complicated.

“Even if it is true that we are no longer mathematically in the race for the title, there are plenty of reasons to stay motivated going into these last five races, concedes Alonso on the website of the Team. First of all, there is a second place to be found. Given the way this season is going, with Vettel?s outrageous dominance and only missing the podium once, being his runner-up would be a great result for me and the team. There are four of us claiming this position. I am opposed to Mark Webber and the two drivers McLaren, and I must admit that I will have to wait until Interlagos (November 27, editor’s note) to know how it will end. Considering the last races, it will clearly not be easy. My rivals seem to have an advantage over me when it comes to car performance, but that doesn't mean it's a lost cause?

On the Manufacturers' side, the Scuderia can still hope to dislodge McLaren from second place. “It will be even harder, because the gap with McLaren is really significant, but it?s not impossible”. Let it be said, the one we nicknamed the Bull of Asturias will fight to the checkered flag of the Brazilian GP, ​​with the objective of “achieve at least one victory, the most important thing is to always fight for a place on the podium”.

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