Alonzo: "This isn’t Sainz’s only success this year"

After the first victory of Carlos Sainz sa F1in the past British GP, Fernando Alonso approached the man from Madrid to hug and greet him, and he also did so in front of the press. And a few days later, the pilot of Alpine is confident already Carlos could complement his record with more wins this year at the wheel of his Ferrari F1-75.

“It’s always important to get your first victory in F1, especially when you’re in Ferrari because of the high expectations. Team (Ferrari), because Just a moment (for Carlos to win), because he has one of the two best cars and only Max, Checo, Leclerc and Carlos can now win a race and the day must come. I’m sure it won’t be the last (Carlos’ win) this year. “taught the Asturian pilot in Madrilenian.

Fernando praised that seeing Carlos succeed at Silverstone “was a great joy for everyone” for many reasons: “for Carlos, for Carlos (Sainz) father and for me, because we shared half of our life in F1 and beyond, training with them in other specialties, for Dakar, etc. Carlos Sr. and I are pioneers in our specialties, having won in Spain and it is a source of pride and joy that see Carlos win F1, ”added the man from Oviedo, referring to Sainz.

“New package of improvements works”

Fernando Alonso highlighted the step forward he noticed his car made with the arrival of a new package of improvements over the previous race, at Silverstone, which allowed him to be more competitive in racing speed and tire wear during Sunday, following the pace of McLaren’s Norris and be closer to the best.

“I felt more competitive at Silverstone, more than any other race. Saturday was good (in the wet), but it is especially good on Sunday, because other days we struggled with the wheels or the race pace, but it didn’t happen. Last Sunday.I was with Lando (Norris) the whole race one second and was a bit behind him and in the latter part of the race, with new tires, ‘Checo’ (Pérez) and Hamilton were faster, but not as much as when previous races. We’re more competitive and the new upgrade package is working. “

Like “100”

“I’ve enjoyed fighting for victories or podiums here, but I’m also doing it now because it’s a race to yourself finding your best version.”

“I can say that I am finally at 100% since I came back and I enjoy it. Last year I was in a diesel version. Now I am at the highest level I have been in my career and that makes me very proud. Of my return.I can achieve unexpected performance and things like that.

It is better not at hand

Fernando Alonso said a few weeks ago that he was driving painfully with his hands as a result of an accident he sustained on his qualifying lap in Australia due to a fault in his vehicle. Now, the Spanish claims to be much better. “They’re better now. I don’t have to bandage them before races and the treatment we’ve done in the last three months has worked.”