Alonso aims for another podium

Fernando Alonso is excited to find himself on the second row for the first time after qualifying. The Asturian is aiming for a new consecutive podium after his 3rd place in Türkiye.

Published on 21/05/2011 à 19:21

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The pilot of the Team Ferrari is happy with its result in qualifying for the Spanish GP as it will start from 4th place tomorrow at the Catalunya circuit. The Spaniard admits to having completed a perfect lap, even if the F10° Italia is not able to compete for the moment with the RB7s of Red Bull.

« I did a perfect lap, I could do it 20 times but I couldn't do better »Says Fernando Alonso. " It?s hard to put into words when you do a ride like that. I am very happy because we were never on the second row at the start. But pole is still far away and we have to work hard to close the gap »

Fernando Alonso expects intense fight with drivers McLaren , the Spaniard starting between the two MP4-26s at the start. “ I think we will be able to fight for a podium because we are better in the race than in qualifying,” adds the Ferrari driver. “The start will be difficult because the McLarens always start well and they have an extra set of soft tires. »