“Spa did not go as expected, but we understood what happened there, we made changes and so we have a better package here,” said Alonso, hinting he and his team are looking with confidence at Ferrari's home grand prix this weekend.
“It’s true that the fewer races there are, the harder my situation becomes, but I still believe that if I can finish all six events on the podium and win some, then I can be a possible contender at the final race. However, it is true that if do not get a good result here, or if I had a DNF or a problem, then Singapore is my last chance to stay in the fight. Otherwise it could be “bye bye” to the title,” added Alonso.
However, the Spaniard insisted that even if he doesn't win the title this year, his performance with Ferrari cannot be viewed as a failure. Expected to turn things around at the Scuderia from the very get go, Alonso argued he only sees the positive side of things in 2010.
“At the start of every season, your aim is to be world champion and if you do not achieve that, then you and the team are disappointed, but we know we are in a very competitive sport, fighting tough opponents. My first season with Ferrari has been incredible, the best in my life and I am a super-happy man!”
Alonso is still 5th in the overall classification, but his points deficit towards leader Lewis Hamilton is now 41 points (equivalent to approximately 16 points under the old points system).
“With this new points system, the situation can change quickly from race to race and whereas in the past, you had maybe two or three drivers fighting for the title, now we have five or six,” added the Spaniard.
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