Tough battle in the Championship - Alonso
The Renault Formula One Team prepares for this weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo. Fernando Alonso knows that the last two races of the season will be very difficult as the team is facing a tough battle in the Championship against Williams and BMW.
"Although we didn’t get the maximum from the race in Japan, the mood in the team is still very positive. We know that the car is quick, but we were just unlucky in qualifying, which was a shame as I think I could have scored some points if I had started the race in a better position. We know that we have a very tough battle in the championship against Williams and BMW and so any points I can score in the final two races will be very important."
What memories do you have of racing in Brazil?"Interlagos is a circuit that will always be very special to me because I won both my world titles with Renault there. It’s one of the most enjoyable races of the year because the fans are so passionate about Formula One and there is an amazing atmosphere all weekend."
Talk us through the challenge of racing at Interlagos..."The track surface is usually very bumpy so you need a car that can ride the bumps. As the circuit is anti-clockwise, it’s more demanding for the drivers because there are several long left hand corners, which put high g-forces on your neck. To find the right set-up is not easy as there are quick corners, slow corners and a very long straight. The secret of a good lap-time is to have an efficient aero package and a car with good mechanical grip for the middle section of the lap."
