Fernando Alonso warned the public that, unlike them, the Alps would have nothing to lose at the Japanese Grand Prix. The Enstones were happy with the weather, and they are both looking forward to racing with confidence.
After Alpine finished last week’s race in Singapore with two eliminations, and McLaren knocked them out of fourth place in the constructors’ standings, they now believe they can beat their rivals. Esteban Ocon finished fifth, while Fernando Alonso closed out the Japanese Grand Prix in seventh.
After the first round of Q3, the two-time F1 world champion was better, but in his second test he was only able to improve in the last sector, and was overtaken by his teammate and Lewis Hamilton as well. On the other hand, he believed that under certain conditions he could still advance in the competition, and the film director warned about this.
I’m convinced I can start from seventh, and I think we can be more competitive in wet conditions – He said. “Goodbye, I hope the weather will be different tomorrow.” If the race is chaotic, we have much less to lose than the cars in front of us fighting for the championship.”
At least he is not interested in the fact that Max Verstappen can outsmart him in the world championships and races on Sunday. It’s another question as to whether there is a chance of starting against them at all, however, and the 41-year-old contender said the difference between the two teams was smaller than usual.
“I declare that I have been comfortable in the car all week. – I was surprised by how close the teams were to each other this weekend, with each part of the cars separated by a few tenths of a second. If there is a little rain, we stay focused and there is a chance of being in the first half of the checkered flag.”
Ocon could start right behind the Red Bulls and Ferraris. He was delighted at the level of the French pilot and confirmed that they had managed to get back on their feet on the way to Singapore. Regarding this, he praised the entire team.
“It’s very relevant to the day and the way the season has been so far, 10th is very important for us,” he began. “I feel very relieved that we are back and showing our potential.” The developers are doing well, and this street is close to our car, so everyone did a good job next to the street and in two circles at the same time. We are in a good position to score points with both cars tomorrow.”
