“Some race weekends we will be faster than our rivals and others may be different, but I expect to qualify.” This is how Fernando Alonso presented himself at the end of the first day of free practice for the Monaco F1 GP.
The Spaniard knows he faces his first good chance to fight to win the game against the Red Bulls and will now go after it after a very positive first day. “We completed enough laps that we got a good understanding of our car in Monaco. It was important to find a rhythm early and avoid any problems.”, he declared after finishing 2nd in FP1 in the morning and 4th in Free Practice 2 in the afternoon. The Oviedo native closed the day just 0″220 behind Verstappen’s best time and set his best time on soft rubber ahead of Max or Leclerc, the fastest of the afternoon session.
The Spaniard was very comfortable and fast from the start, making no mistakes and leaving a very good feeling before attacking this Saturday. “In both sessions the car felt good and easy to drive, which helps at this circuit.” he commented, underlining the importance of a perfect weekend thinking of taking advantage of this great opportunity to continue adding important points for the second position Aston Martin currently has in the Constructors’ World Championship.
“There’s been a lot of ups and downs for everyone this year, so we have to be ready to deliver every weekend. Some race weekends we will be faster than our rivals and others may be different, but I am looking forward to tomorrow’s qualifying session.” Alonso is ready to take more risks than ever. You have good weapon and opportunity before your eyes. He wants the pole. And the 33.
Source: La Verdad
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