Fernando Alonso must bet on rain

Fernando Alonso had a difficult first day of testing at Interlagos, his engine failing four minutes from the end of the first session while other mechanical problems disrupted his afternoon. Mercedes GP displaying good performances at the end of the season, the double world champion is banking on the rain on Sunday to regain the advantage.

“We had a lot of problems with the mechanics”, recognizes the pilot Ferrari. “Today we will have to see our level of competitiveness. I had difficulty with the rear of the car. We have not yet identified the cause of the mechanical breakdown the day before. But first and foremost we need to focus on the weather. We are probably not able to fetch McLaren et Red Bull on the dry. Even Mercedes put pressure on us in these last races. If it rains today and tomorrow, a lot of things can happen. »