Fernando Alonso

My parents are responsible for the two things I like doing most - driving and magic tricks. They bought me read more

My parents are responsible for the two things I like doing most - driving and magic tricks. They bought me my first go-kart and a magician's kit.

I am pleased to be third because this is my best qualifying position so far this year.

I am pleased to be third because this is my best qualifying position so far this year.

For the drivers, it will not change too much. I think the challenge is more for the teams and engineers, read more

For the drivers, it will not change too much. I think the challenge is more for the teams and engineers, finding the right strategy and working very quickly. Last year, we had one opportunity for a quick lap. Now, we have at least three occasions when we have to set a lap time.

And then from 2003 to now I developed myself, my driving style, and I grew up with the team to read more

And then from 2003 to now I developed myself, my driving style, and I grew up with the team to be in this position.

Formula One is a strange world but if you have clear values, you can maintain the separation between truth and read more

Formula One is a strange world but if you have clear values, you can maintain the separation between truth and fiction. If people praise you, you cannot let it go to your head, because at the next race you could be criticized.