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'm just extremely happy to win the championship with the second quickest car,

I'm just extremely happy to win the championship with the second quickest car,

It was a bit of a surprise for us that we had problems in Hungary. But in reality, I think read more

It was a bit of a surprise for us that we had problems in Hungary. But in reality, I think the car could have been pretty competitive with a trouble-free race.

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.

Everyone wants to beat Michael on the track because it is the same as beating (Lance) Armstrong in the Tour read more

Everyone wants to beat Michael on the track because it is the same as beating (Lance) Armstrong in the Tour de France,