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HTML <html> <head> <title>Alonso 'Really Motivated' For French GP</title> </head> <body> <h1>Alonso 'Really Motivated' For French GP</h1> <div class="info">Author: <a href="author_1_97139.html">Anthony Fontanelle</a></div><div class="body"><p align="justify"><br /> McLaren Mercedes team returned to Europe with a 35 point lead in the Formula One Constructors' World Championship, with Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso landing in first and second positions in the Drivers' standings with 58 and 48 points respectively. This is why Alonso, the two-time world champion, is pressured to yield more points.<br /> <br /> Alonso said that he is hoping to get the 'best' out of his McLaren-Mercedes MP4-22 in the French Grand Prix on Sunday 1st July when the circus heads to Magny Cours. After having to play second fiddle to his Briton team mate, Fernando will also have a point to prove. The Spaniard has to stop Hamilton from extending his ten point lead at the top of the drivers' championship. <br /> <br /> The Spaniard added that he is eager to get back in the car this coming week. "Since the United States Grand Prix, I joined the test team at Silverstone for a day. We completed some key programmes as everyone in the team pushes hard to develop performance. I also attended an event for our Partner Mutua Madrilena in Madrid. After the back to back races it seems like a long time since we last raced, I want to get back on track and am really motivated to drive the MP4-22. It is a quick car and I hope we can get the best out of it at Magny Cours,” noted the Spaniard driver.<br /> <br /> "Although they have very different characteristics in general, there are some similarities between Magny Cours and Monaco, as they have a lot of tight, twisty corners and both have a medium, high downforce set-up. The car performed well at Monaco and I am looking forward to getting it out on track in France on Friday," he added. <br /> <br /> Asked about the venue, Fernando only had optimistic things to utter, despite the fact that the circuit is not one of the most popular due to its rural location. "I have always liked racing at this track, when you hear people talk about circuits that are technical, Magny Cours is definitely one of them," Alonso explained. "It is important to have good speed in the slow corners as they tend to lead onto long straights. You have to have good mechanical set-up for the corners and the same with traction for the exits.”<br /> <br /> One of the main features of the Magny Cours circuit is the smooth track surface. There are very few bumps or dips that can affect handling and this allows the teams to run the cars with very low ride heights. For the majority of the track, the kerbs are also fairly low however at the final chicane, they are higher. The use of a reliable <a href="http://www.eurobzparts.com/mercedes-benz-ac-compressor/" title="Mercedes Benz AC compressor">Mercedes Benz AC compressor</a> and trusted race parts could boost McLaren team’s already outstanding performance. <br /> <br /> One notable factor of the Magny Cours circuit is the very dark asphalt that retains heat, which can affect the wear rate of the tyres. Another factor to consider is the traction required for the exits of the numerous slow corners. <br /> <br /> "My favorite sections of the track are the two high speed chicanes at the back of the circuit. We go through them at speeds of up to 200km/h, which is very fast for a chicane; very special to drive through and unique in Formula One," said Hamilton, the 22-year-old Briton. "Although you always want to be on pole, you can pass at Magny Cours and there is a short pit lane that means there are more strategy options, as it is not as much of a penalty when you stop for tyres and fuel.” <br /> </p><br /> </div> <div class="source">Article Source: <a href="http://www.articlealley.com/article_179895_31.html">http://www.articlealley.com/article_179895_31.html</a></div> <div class="author"> <div class="authorBio"></div> </author> </body> </html>
Text Alonso 'Really Motivated' For French GP Author: Anthony Fontanelle McLaren Mercedes team returned to Europe with a 35 point lead in the Formula One Constructors' World Championship, with Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso landing in first and second positions in the Drivers' standings with 58 and 48 points respectively. This is why Alonso, the two-time world champion, is pressured to yield more points. Alonso said that he is hoping to get the 'best' out of his McLaren-Mercedes MP4-22 in the French Grand Prix on Sunday 1st July when the circus heads to Magny Cours. After having to play second fiddle to his Briton team mate, Fernando will also have a point to prove. The Spaniard has to stop Hamilton from extending his ten point lead at the top of the drivers' championship. The Spaniard added that he is eager to get back in the car this coming week. "Since the United States Grand Prix, I joined the test team at Silverstone for a day. We completed some key programmes as everyone in the team pushes hard to develop performance. I also attended an event for our Partner Mutua Madrilena in Madrid. After the back to back races it seems like a long time since we last raced, I want to get back on track and am really motivated to drive the MP4-22. It is a quick car and I hope we can get the best out of it at Magny Cours,” noted the Spaniard driver. "Although they have very different characteristics in general, there are some similarities between Magny Cours and Monaco, as they have a lot of tight, twisty corners and both have a medium, high downforce set-up. The car performed well at Monaco and I am looking forward to getting it out on track in France on Friday," he added. Asked about the venue, Fernando only had optimistic things to utter, despite the fact that the circuit is not one of the most popular due to its rural location. "I have always liked racing at this track, when you hear people talk about circuits that are technical, Magny Cours is definitely one of them," Alonso explained. "It is important to have good speed in the slow corners as they tend to lead onto long straights. You have to have good mechanical set-up for the corners and the same with traction for the exits.” One of the main features of the Magny Cours circuit is the smooth track surface. There are very few bumps or dips that can affect handling and this allows the teams to run the cars with very low ride heights. For the majority of the track, the kerbs are also fairly low however at the final chicane, they are higher. The use of a reliable Mercedes Benz AC compressor and trusted race parts could boost McLaren team’s already outstanding performance. One notable factor of the Magny Cours circuit is the very dark asphalt that retains heat, which can affect the wear rate of the tyres. Another factor to consider is the traction required for the exits of the numerous slow corners. "My favorite sections of the track are the two high speed chicanes at the back of the circuit. We go through them at speeds of up to 200km/h, which is very fast for a chicane; very special to drive through and unique in Formula One," said Hamilton, the 22-year-old Briton. "Although you always want to be on pole, you can pass at Magny Cours and there is a short pit lane that means there are more strategy options, as it is not as much of a penalty when you stop for tyres and fuel.” Article Source: http://www.articlealley.com/article_179895_31.html About the Author:
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