Ferrari's Fernando Alonso confident for Spain race: Formula 1 News
Ferrari's driver, Fernando Alonso, updated the media with the fact that he finished his third pole position for the team in Turkey and now seems more confident for the up-coming race of 2011 season, which is to be held in Spain on May 22.
The Maranello-based outfit had a very tough start in 2011 season. However, after the China race, the team set a plan to introduce some more upgrades for Turkish race. The team spent the last few weeks on wind tunnel calibration problems that were hindering
their good progress in the races.
The new changes in ‘150 Italia’ car gave upbeat results to the team. The driver, Alonso, put the team on the third spot. However, Ferrari is expecting more from its driver in the Spanish Grand Prix. They have decided to deliver more upgrades to their
new car to put the drivers on improving performance.
After the race, the team's principal, Stefano Domenicali, expressed his feelings and said that what they have been seen in Turkish race weekend was going in the right direction. Moreover, he is expecting another good step towards their success in the
next race of the season.
He added, "What I am saying to my people is; don't expect the others to stay asleep. All the other competitors will react and improve, and this year will be a very challenging season - apart from the fact that we have seen that Red Bull has the fastest
and most reliable car, but we will see.”
He further added that no doubt there was a huge pressure from back-side. Mercedes' driver, Nico Rosberg, and Alonso had a tough battle until the end of the race on Turkish grid last Sunday.
Ferrari principal admitted that this year, winning in the qualifying round is not as important, as the car's pace plays vital role to achieve the race victory of competitive driver.
He went on to mention, "We need to remember that during all the races, the pace was not too bad, everywhere. But, when you start so [far] behind, you cannot really show completely your race pace because you have to do a good start, and try to get out
of traffic so you do not destroy the tyres. That is the real issue.”
He also discussed their Turkish race progress. He added that the team has to improve their race pace in the up-coming races, because in Turkey, Red Bull’s both drivers were lapping on the soft tyres faster than Alonso, as they have a best pace in race.
The team is happy as they have been remained successful to overcome the gap from Red Bull racing team in Shanghai. After Alonso’s third podium place in Turkey Grand Prix, he wants a podium finish in the remaining races of the 2011 season.
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