Fernando Alonso has qualified in his customary 2011 fifth place in Interlagos, and the Ferrari driver is hoping that a wet race will give him a chance to record another podium finish at a track where he has yet to win.
“The Mercedes looked very quick and it was a threat for us, and in fact Rosberg qualified in front of Felipe,” said Alonso. “In Q3 we were looking more at the McLarens, we were one tenth off the McLarens and looking at the mirror to see which one was sixth. Overall, same position as always, and we have quite a good feeling.”
Alonso says he’s looking forward to rain on Sunday, but admits that it’s impossible to second guess form.
“I think it will be more interesting for the people to watch. No one knows how competitive the cars will be in the race in wet conditions, so we’ll see. I think we have to do a good race, a good start, good pit stop strategy, and we’ll see what is the final position.
“We have no big worries, the championships are over, so the rain is only welcome for the show. If it’s good or it’s bad for our team, we will discover tomorrow. Either of the cases, we will enjoy the race.”
Alonso admits that the track has been good to him: “It’s a fantastic place to race, great memories for me. I finished more times here on the podium than any other circuit, six times. I never won here but I prefer to take the championship here and not win races, that will be a good combination if in the future, if it happens.”
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