Fernando Alonso: “I am better than last year”

He doesn't think he can fight for victory in the first Grand Prix of the season, in Australia. But Fernando Alonso will aim for a podium. One thing is certain in any case, the pilot Ferrari, who spoke on the microphone of the British channel Sky Sports News, is already considering this new campaign more calmly than he did last year. Ferrari and their new F138 are currently located “just behind the top teams” according to the double world champion. “This year we should be on the podium. There is no reason to believe that this will not happen in the first race. » If these were only tests and no conclusions should be drawn, the Asturian is convinced after the Jerez and Barcelona tests that victory should be played between McLaren et Red Bull in Melbourne.

If the Scuderia would therefore be in a better position to approach this new season, Fernando Alonso also declares to have been better prepared. “We can always improve and I am ready to do it”, He explains. ?Last year was the best of my career and I was happy with the performances. But I think this year will be better because I prepared better, I am more motivated than last year. »

“I am better than last year”, insists the driver of the Italian team. “But it is also true that I need a better car than last year because we were too far from the leaders. We don't ask, Felipe (Massa, editor’s note) and me, to be half a second faster in front, but two tenths behind everyone would be ok”, concludes Fernando Alonso.