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Fernando Alonso Ferrari supports aggressiveness in the second series race Formula 1 (F1) 2011 in Sepang, Malaysia, Sunday (10/4/11)-although this Spanish rider waste the opportunity to ascend the podium because of nudging the rear of the car Lewis Hamilton.

Alonso and Hamilton engaged in a tight battle towards the end of the race, to compete for the top three, and he was hampered by problems that can be driven rear wing, which does not work properly. But in Curve 4, he hit the right rear tire Hamilton.

The incident forced him (and Hamilton) must go pistop, and consequently, the position Alonso had to settle for sagging and finished sixth. Yet according to the team, Alonso should be in the order of two if the race went smoothly.

Despite losing valuable points, Ferrari continue to provide support to Alonso and a number of issues remaining tire rubber on the track joined the cause of the accident.

“I like the way the way he was driving. It’s fantastic, but another consideration is that we need to consider this year is that if you fail, then it becomes a big problem,” said Ferrari boss, Stefano Domenicali.

“The track is all dirty by some residual rubber tires, so you try to stay on track and if you come out, then your tires filled with the remnants of rubber tires, which make you lose performance.

“So it is a difficult situation this year, that if you have a chance to overtake with a clear situation then you have to take some risks because it is not easy. That’s the way, because without a problem on the rear wing, I think we were really aggressive.”

Valentino Rossi to comment on who the rival weight on MotoGP 2011, mainly two classic rival, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner. The statement disclosed in an interview with talk show host, Piero Chiambretti, which will be aired in Italy on Friday.

In a quote taken from the writings Sportmediaset.com, called former team-mate Rossi in the Fiat Yamaha (Lorenzo) as an “unpleasant”. As for Stoner, although favored Rossi, considered a disappointment because “often repeating the same mistakes.”

“Stoner was a favorite this championship, but I also said that misfortune befall him,” joked Rossi, who was preparing himself making his debut with Ducati in the MotoGP series at Losail, Qatar, next two weeks.

“I gave 10 of 10 for speed and talent, but somewhat less for the tactics and ingenuity. He is a madman, who often repeat the same mistakes.”

“Jorge great because everybody agrees about himself in the sense that everyone thinks he’s no fun. He was strong, deserve a 9.5. I would not say he is smart because that’s a strong word. Yes … let’s say he was cunning.”

Rossi also spoke about his team mate at Ducati, Nicky Hayden. “The Doctor” reveals, there will be no more “wall” as it had separated him and Lorenzo at Yamaha garage.

“Hayden is strong, he deserves to get the value 8. He was a teammate and therefore so is my first competition. Walls? With Hayden will not be that, while there is a wall with the Lorenzo because I hope to not teach him all my tricks. The wall is something generate so much controversy. However, everything went from one side to another. ”

“Simoncelli deserve a 8.5,” added Rossi about his friend. “He still needs to show more, but he has a Honda engine is very fast and he certainly will be a thorn in my flesh.”

Finally, Rossi thought back about his rivalry with compatriot Max Biaggi, who won the world title World Superbike Championship. According to him, the Italian rider did not learn how to accept defeat.

“I look back at the fight,” he added. “Outside the track, he uses various tricks to try and shake me. Knowing how to lose is one of the hardest things. Biaggi was never very good at that.”

Sebastian Vettel made a big surprise in the final series of Formula 1 (F1) 2010. Less favored to be world champion, the German rider was actually appear so fantastic, so could be a winner, once won the world title, which makes it as the youngest rider in the history of F1 when grabbed.

Vettel deserves the most prestigious title. Unyielding spirit, and ciamik performance throughout a season, making him successfully dismissed all speculation that Fernando Alonso or Mark Webber is going to be the number one F1 race 2010 season.

Indeed, before the final race calendar 2010, the name of Alonso as the leader of the standings, and Webber, who kept going touted fierce duel to become world champion. Vettel, who closed to within 15 points of Alonso, was assessed only can be “complementary” and should help to Webber, who is a co setimnnya at Red Bull Racing.

Vettel had to admit it. Although Red Bull still in its policy to not give “orders” Webber won the last series, but felt he should help Vettel Webber, who was only eight points with Alonso.

“Obviously, that became a favorite at this weekend is Mark and Fernando. I’m just going to try to race well and then depend on them,” declared Vettel, midweek.

But Vettel its name when it’s not broke before reaching the finish line. Viewing opportunities are wide open, following the record the best time during practice and qualifying at the Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, the German rider was not willing to surrender to the circumstances.

Start from pole position, Vettel drove very fast, and eventually a winner. Poor results achieved by Alonso and Webber, is “helping” him to realize the ambition of becoming world champion, who last year was almost achieved (last season’s runner-up Vettel, Jenson Button below).

“I think we did the right thing,” said Vettel. “You know, it is always easy after everything happened to say OK, you do well, you are wrong. In fact, Ferrari has a lot of criticism after what happened in Germany (team orders). It’s already closed, but in the end you need every single point . Prior to Brazil, it seems worse than the beginning of this race and now it’s all fantastic.

“I think this is a typical example that you never know, and probably similar to what happened in 2007 (when world champion Kimi Raikkonen finished). Some people call it fate, but others require an explanation, but here’s what happened.”

With this success, Vettel also made history as the youngest rider ever to win the race speed “pole position” is. At the age of 23 years 106 days stepping on, he beat the record inscribed British rider, Lewis Hamilton, who became world champion in 2008 at the age of 23 years 307 days.

“After Lewis became world champion, I say to myself, would anybody can be champions but younger than him,” said Vettel. Apparently, this question has answered itself. Vetttel Congratulations!

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo admitted, the failure to secure the title of world champion Ferrari Formula 1 (F1) 2010 in Abu Dhabi at the weekend leaving a “wound”. However, he asserted, “Horse Jingkrak” should not be sluggish and need more tough again in the 2011 season.

Indeed, Ferrari have to pay the expensive mistakes made pit stop strategy to Fernando Alonso. The reason, they too quickly ordered Alonso entered the pit so that the Spanish rider is constantly scattered in the back row on exit (from the pit) and had to settle for seventh place finish in the sequence.

Impact, the world title that was already in front of the eyes failed to achieve. WAG Red Bull Racing, Sebastian Vettel, who became champion in the final series, just to ensure ourselves as a world champion with four-point advantage over Alonso.

No doubt, a lot of criticism addressed to Ferrari. Di Montezemolo took it gracefully, and he also wrote a message to the fans of Ferrari, to thank her for all the support that was provided throughout the season.

In an open letter published on the website Ferrari, di Montezemolo also praised the efforts of the staff team. The reason is, all the crew of “The Prancing Horse” never be discouraged so that they can compete until the last series.

“I want to say to you, several days after experiencing a disappointing weekend this season, leaving a wound,” wrote di Montezemolo. “I feel, so do you and the entire team, that goal this season was about to come true after qualifying Saturday afternoon.”

“Unfortunately, a mistake during the race pits scatter it all. Five stunning victory of Fernando and the team is not enough to reach our goal. This is the sport of law.”

“However, I think we have to thank all who have worked hard all year-technicians, mechanics, worker, and driver-for their commitment, dedication and competence that has been shown. I have to thank them in person on Sunday night then on the track and yesterday at work, but today I want to do it again together with our fans. ”

Di Montezemolo also said that the focus of the team now is to fix all the mistakes made this season to face the 2011 season. He also stressed that the first race can not just rely on speed.

“I received some encouragement that reinforces our desire to react,” he said. “We all want to get back to the track to start the game, but we have to wait until early next season.”

“Meanwhile, we will continue to work for next season because we all, together with you, have a goal: bringing a car to the track champion in the first series.”

Fernando Alonso was selected as Best WAG 2010. Ferrari racer is getting this title based on the results of a poll from the team principal, who made Autosport.

In an edition of a tradition now and the end of the season, Autosport team principal asks every 12 now, to choose 10 of their favorite driver in 2010. The result of individual selection, which is kept secret, then calculated based on the new points system in F1 (25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1).

Although Alonso failed to become World Champion after the results are less good at the last series in Abu Dhabi, but he gained the sympathy of the F1 team bosses. As a result, former world champion 2005 and 2006, beat Sebastian Vettel, the champion of the world, with nine points difference.

“I am very pleased that the majority of team principal chose me as the best rider this year. The results also could be a reason for claiming this is an amazing season, despite having to swallow the disappointment of the last series,” said Alonso.

“Tim and I fight until the end, without know surrender, even when everything seemed going to fail. Next year, we look forward to better results, but I will still remember that 2010 as a year of amazing.”

Team boss Stefano Domenicali added: “I am pleased and proud that Fernando was chosen by his friends, team principal as the best rider this year: he passes a fantastic season.

Ferrari boss Luca di Montezemolo before Christmas, released a statement that the Ferrari F1 team are eager that Fernando Alonso could be the same pair Sebastian Vettel, the 2010 world champion who now defend Red Bull Racing. So how about the reaction of former F1 world champion 2005 and 2006 it?

Alonso admitted he was not afraid to partner with the German rider. “I am not afraid. If he came to Ferrari one day and red dress, it will not be a problem,” said the birth of Oviedo, Spain July 29, 1981 this.

Vettel himself reportedly still considering to leave the Red Bull. Not only because RBR has given him the highest achievement in racing’s most prestigious. Another consideration, that he did not have strong followers in Italy. Although she admitted, all the F1 drivers feel very complete work in pole position when race could join Ferrari.

About Alonso’s attitude, saying, raises many questions among observers of F1. Because he had less good experiences during at McLaren in 2007. At that time, he was paired with Lewis Hamilton and his performance is less good and Kimi Raikkonen won the title.

Fernando Alonso admitted, Red Bull Racing is still the team to beat if you want to become world champion Formula 1 (F1) 2011. Performance Red Bull in a series of pre-season training is a point of reference.

In the official tests in Barcelona which had lasted two days, Red Bull appeared dominant. Sebastian Vettel, who in two days is a tester RB7, always record the best time and not be defeated by anyone. Yesterday, the 2010 world champions are winning more than one second over his closest opponent, and in practice even today, the German rider was still number one.

Speaking to the BBC, Alonso said that Red Bull will start the new season with a great, though Ferrari also not be underestimated.

“We all know that Red Bull may be the most in front of everything,” said Alonso. “Therefore, we expect a very competitive Red Bull. But it may be in two or three races, before we can be sure. Ferrari will also come with a number of changes,” added Alonso, who claim to be happy with the test results so far.

McLaren duo Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, pessimistic about their chances in Formula 1 (F1) 2011. But the Ferrari driver, Fernando Alonso, just had another thought. According to him, too early to exclude McLaren from the hunt for the world title this season.

Indeed, McLaren MP4-26 has not been able to compete with the two favorite teams, Red Bull Racing and Ferrari, in pre-season test. The issue of reliability is still a constraint, so the team based in Woking are difficulties.

No wonder if Hamilton and Button not too confident to face this new season. They seem to let go, and do not brag as in previous seasons.

Nonetheless, Alonso is confident McLaren will even look good when the competition later. The Spanish rider is feeling, the former team can find the best performance.

“They’re better than that seen,” said Alonso told El Pais. “Exercise winter does not give a clear picture. Maybe they too expected more, judging from what they say.

“Maybe they are in the best level and they hope to be far ahead. We’ll see when it arrived in Australia. McLaren will not fight to be ranked 10. They will be close to the podium.”

Alonso also spoke again what he had said earlier this year about Michael Schumacher. According to former world champion in 2005 and 2006, Schumacher – Schumacher calls – a rider to watch out for the season 2011.

Although his comments when it considered as a belief that Schumacher became a favorite, but Alonso explains, former seven-time F1 world champion has the best chance for competitive and take advantage.

“When I say that about Schumacher, I am saying that rivals that I most respect, or people who should most be respected when we began to fight, maybe Michael,” said Alonso.

“I never said that I most feared rivals this season is Michael. I always make it as an example for us, where he was a rival that I most respect, but does not make him more dangerous. In theory, the two Red Bull rider a favorite , but with an improvement in the Mercedes team, Michael became very competitive. “

Australian Grand Prix this weekend, Sunday (3/27/2011), will be preceded by a ceremony of silence for 1 minute, before the race begins. The silence made ​​it as a form of tribute and remember some of the tragedy that struck the world in early 2011.

The International Automobile Federation (FIA), Formula One Administration (FOM), and promoter of Australian GP has agreed to this. They want to send a message that expresses respect for all victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan earlier this month, also to the flood victims in Australia and New Zealand, let alone all that give effect to F1.

In addition there is silence ceremony, all contestants F1 team also has agreed to put a sticker on every car. This is done to commemorate the disaster in Japan.

Fernando Alonso does not believe in the reality faced in qualifying Formula 1 (F1) Australian GP Saturday (26/3/11). In that session, to determine the position during the race on Sunday (27/3/11), Alonso only recorded the best time of 1 minute 24.974 seconds so it must be satisfied in the order of five. He was 1.4 seconds adrift of Red Bull Racing driver who won the pole position, Sebastian Vettel.

Spanish rider was admitted Ferrari is still too conservative and appears in Q3 with just one set of soft tires. In fact, earlier in Q1 they already use one extra tire.

“Today we are not competitive since the exercise,” said Alonso told a television crew after qualifying.

“For qualifying, we used a very conservative approach. We know when to take risks, maybe we can be in the order of four. If we are safe, probably in the order of five or six, so this is not the time to take risks in the first series, “said Alonso.

“Unfortunately, we only have one choice in Q3. We try to do the best and the top five become the results as expected before qualifying, “he added.

“We are delighted with this position, but the distance to the pole makes us unhappy. So this is what we should pay attention and analysis tonight, “he said.

2005 and 2006 world champion also claimed the overall grip to be the main thing that makes Ferrari lackluster.

“Yesterday we were good grip and balance overall, but today I and Felipe (Massa) had had less direct. Maybe the track conditions slightly less good, but it must be recognized, other people better than yesterday, “said Alonso.

“We need to understand it better, also the distance from Toro Rosso, Sauber, Renault. We know from winter training and yesterday we were one second in front of them, whereas today only two or three tenths. So, it is clear that there are less with our car, “he said again.

“We will try to do better during the race at Sepang tomorrow and we need to get closer again to the pole,” he said.

Nonetheless, Alonso is also confident that Red Bull will not be superior during the race later. Not like when qualifying.

“You never know until the first qualifying session of a season because they are only estimates. Today it is clear that the gap is very large, but yesterday seemed a bit close to them and McLaren. I hope this is not a normal speed and we will be better again tomorrow, “he said.