2022 F1 Season | Alonso distills optimism despite the hesitant start: “We deserve to be much higher”

The Spanish Formula 1 driver, Fernando Alonso, has analyzed his start to the season and his feelings before the Australian Grand Prix that takes place next weekend in a statement provided by the Alpine team. Facing this test, he has recognized that “i like the track And although it is quite difficult to overtake, changes have been made to favor it, so we will see how it all develops.

In addition, he has talked about the two tests he has played to date, in which he has not been able to perform at the expected level and which have led him to occupy thirteenth position in the World Cup: “We deserve to be much higher in qualifying after two races. Our car has been good and the performance has also been good during the weekends.. Last weekend was disappointing as we seemed comfortable and in sixth position until we retired. It was frustrating, but we can be satisfied with our general pace so far.”said.

“Sundays are when you get the points, so we have to make sure we score then. The whole team is working hard to make sure we remain at the top of our development“, he added.

Frenchman Esteban Ocon, a teammate in Alpine and sixth in the general classification, commented that “as a team” they are moving “in the right direction” and that the more you drive your car, the more you understand it.