FEBRUARY 3, 2012

Alonso: 'I hope that it is fast'

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso is looking forward to the new year hoping for a stronger season than his single win for Ferrari in 2011.

Two-time world champion Fernando Alonso is looking forward to the new year hoping for a stronger season than his single win for Ferrari in 2011.

Alonso said, "With the new car the first feeling has been very good. From the beginning, I like the creative shape that we see in this new car. I think when a car surprises you in the first look it is always a positive thing. I quite like car, and I hope that it is fast."

"It looks very different from what we have seen in the last two years. This is my third season at Ferrari and I am going to start with the same strength and determination. I want to do great. Of course it will be quite competitive for the whole season, but we want to see red cars on the podium. We start next week in Jerez and we keep working together. I am sure we will do well this year."

"I believe in the skills we have here in Ferrari. We have two months to get ready before the first competition. We have to fight for the title and try and get as many points as possible. We really want to be right at the top of the ranking. We have to be as consistent and resolute as possible and I am sure - really, really sure - we will be able to get great targets and great responsibility for driving for Ferrari."