Spanish GP 2014 Team news & quotes

[Stebandelareina]

It's very good have the driver that every team wants. I don't see any team trying to get Vettel. Mclaren wants Alonso, Merc wants Alonso, Lotus wants Alonso, and RB said last year that if Vettel sign with us, they'll go for Alonso...

And seems that this guy still want to be red...

[Winter]

It's very good have the driver that every team wants. I don't see any team trying to get Vettel. Mclaren wants Alonso, Merc wants Alonso, Lotus wants Alonso, and RB said last year that if Vettel sign with us, they'll go for Alonso...

And seems that this guy still want to be red...

The fact that RedBull has been the best car around might have something to do with other teams lack of interest towards Vettel. They just knew that they cant have him..

I agree that most teams want Alonso though.

[Kiwi Nick]

Pffffffh......how many times must he say he wants a Ferrari-drivers-championship on his list before he retires? And that Ferrari is where he feels at home? And that he will stay till his retirement?

Of course this begs the question, Is Alonso prepared to stay at Ferrari, where he feels at home and wants to retire, even if it means not winning another title?

[stefa]

I think he said that about his previous 2 teams aswell. Alonso biggest desire is to have a car to win the WDC with, its as simple as that.

Isn't that all top level driver desire?

[PadGeT]

RB said last year that if Vettel sign with us, they'll go for Alonso...

And seems that this guy still want to be red...

No de didn't . RB will never take Alonso, as much as Alonso wishes it to be.

[Hornet]

No de didn't . RB will never take Alonso, as much as Alonso wishes it to be.

Any team will take Alonso given the chance, whether you wishes it to be or not

[PadGeT]

No sir!! RB is above it.
Also plz give proof RB wanted Alonso .

[Rishu]

No sir!! RB is above it.
Also plz give proof RB wanted Alonso .

First you give proof to others when you say "RB will never take Alonso, as much as Alonso wishes it to be"

[Hornet]

No sir!! RB is above it.
Also plz give proof RB wanted Alonso .

Above what? Alonso have shown many times that he's the most complete driver out there, and when all things are equal, he's the driver you'd want on your side. And it's every team's objective to hire the best talent they can get.

There's a reason why Martin Whitmarsh himself said any teams given the opportunity, would love to sign him.

[PadGeT]

First you give proof to others when you say "RB will never take Alonso, as much as Alonso wishes it to be"

Go and check Horners interview wen he said dat some driver(or driver managemnt) approached him for a drive next season, which he was shocked to see.
In fact they wanted KIMI.

[Rishu]

Go and check Horners interview wen he said dat some driver(or driver managemnt) approached him for a drive next season, which he was shocked to see.
In fact they wanted KIMI.

So did he mention Alonso in the list of 5? Answer: NO

Funny you are Mr. Alonso hater

[PadGeT]

Above what? Alonso have shown many times that he's the most complete driver out there, and when all things are equal, he's the driver you'd want on your side. And it's every team's objective to hire the best talent they can get.

There's a reason why Martin Whitmarsh himself said any teams given the opportunity, would love to sign him.

People views differ. RB is aubequitous name, de dont want any1 stealin their limelight like Alonso would in Spain, de want to develop their own driver, they want to spoonfeed them on how they present themselves and aid the RB brand. They will never go for a character like Alonso.

[PadGeT]

So did he mention Alonso in the list of 5? Answer: NO

Funny you are Mr. Alonso hater

yes, u got my point, and its funny u are running away from it.

[Rishu]

yes, u got my point, and its funny u are running away from it.

Good for you & I ain't running anywhere. right here to take on your wild untruthful imaginative stories based on hatred for one of our drivers.

[PadGeT]

Again u r running away from my point.

[Rishu]

Troll

[PadGeT]

Stop abusing people. Its childish of u to do so. Besides, if you don't get my point, stop trying to make yourself look as if u have come out of an argument as da winner.

[PadGeT]

Let me join in wid u on dis one. Looks harmless enough.

[Kiwi Nick]

Let me join in wid u on dis one. Looks harmless enough.

Is English your native language?

[PadGeT]

Is English your native language?

Nope.

[Muhammad Ansib]

No sir!! RB is above it.
Also plz give proof RB wanted Alonso .

http://www.wheels24.co.za/FormulaOne...ilton-20121126

[PadGeT]

http://www.wheels24.co.za/FormulaOne...ilton-20121126

Thanks for the link. I hope Mateschitz stays true to his words when and if Vettel leaves RB.

[Muhammad Ansib]

Thanks for the link. I hope Mateschitz stays true to his words when and if Vettel leaves RB.

ahahah I don't want Alonso or Kimi to leave ferrari ..its the best pairing, I just want and Pray that Alonso wins another title with Ferrari, just imagining this ALonso winning a title with Ferrari ..uffff.. Top Driver and Top team

[Rob]

Spanish GP – Pat Fry: “Split workload”

Pat Fry: “Today we had a particularly packed programme and despite the very poor track conditions complicating our task, mainly in the first session, we managed to get through it without any glitches. We tried various aero solutions in the morning and did a comparison between the two Pirelli compounds this afternoon. We have suffered with poor grip especially on the Hard tyres and this made controlling the car more difficult, but that was the case for most of the teams. The data gathered from the work we split between the two cars will be extremely useful to understand in which areas we can improve and, even if our rivals proved to be very strong, we will do our utmost to be as well prepared as possible for qualifying and the race.”

- See more at: http://formula1.ferrari.com/news/spa....iRnlT6CO.dpuf

Kimi Raikkonen: “Set-up testing”

Kimi Raikkonen: “We had a particularly busy time on track today, trying to do as many laps as possible to complete the planned programme over the two free practice sessions. In the morning, we tried various set-ups, alternating between two different rear wings, while in the second session, we concentrated on preparing for qualifying and the race and on analysing the behaviour of the two compounds Pirelli has brought here. This evening, we will carefully analyse all the data gathered, to decide which direction to go in.”

- See more at: http://formula1.ferrari.com/news/spa....Q1wRAg3s.dpuf

Fernando Alonso: “A combination of factors”

Fernando Alonso: “There wasn’t much grip on track today and in general, we struggled a bit more, which was down to a series of factors, including the track being less rubbered-in than usual. On top of that, we have less aerodynamic downforce than in the past and also in my opinion, the tyre choice here is too conservative for this track. Now we face a lot of work to try and optimise the balance of the car and get the most out of it, even if the circumstances are not that favourable to us. We must be cleverer than the others in terms of making the changes we need and adapting to them in time for qualifying.”

- See more at: http://formula1.ferrari.com/news/spa....15xP4uLd.dpuf

[Rob]

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[Senna4Ever]

@Rob ... thanks for the pics ...

[vcs316]

Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has vowed to give Fernando Alonso a stronger car and is confident his star driver will remain at the team in the future.

Ferrari has made a slow start to the season under the new regulations and team principal Stefano Domenicali resigned after just three races. Montezemolo is not happy with the team's performances so far but says Alonso will eventually be rewarded with a car capable of winning championships.

"For me it is not a problem of the drivers, for me it is a problem of the team," he said. "I'm not happy for the team, I'm not happy because we want to win, I'm not happy because we've lost an opportunity in recent years and this is why we have to push all together, starting with Fernando.

"I'm sure that when Ferrari is happy and has a competitive car, he will be super happy because he gives 100% or even something more to the team and I share his frustrations sometimes. I'm sorry because at least one of the two championships [in 2010 and 2012] were possible to win even for him. But for me the problem is to have a competitive team and not to follow the problems of the drivers, even if I totally agree with him that a driver like him needs a competitive car. This is our main goal, to give him a better car for him and for the team."

Raikkonen returned to Ferrari over the winter but has struggled more than Alonso this year. However, Montezemolo has no doubt that the Finn will turn his fortunes around.

"Kimi I think has improved step-by-step until today and I hope he can do good tomorrow, although tomorrow I don't expect a lot. I know Kimi very well, he is a fantastic driver who does not feel comfortable with the car but is improving. I spoke a lot with him today and he is more pleased with the car and I think he will be even more pleased in the near future. He's strong and I like him very much."

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[vcs316]

Montezemolo surprised by Ferrari's poor start to the F1 season

Luca di Montezemolo said he never expected his team to be so slow at the start of the Formula 1 season.

Speaking during an appearance at the Spanish Grand Prix, his first race since a change of team boss prompted by Stefano Domenicali's resignation, di Montezemolo made it clear how disappointed he was with the early 2014 form.

"It has to be clear that I am not happy with where Ferrari is. Not at all," he said.

"I did not expect a team so less competitive compared to my expectations at the beginning of the season."

But despite his downbeat assessment of Ferrari's early showings, di Montezemolo had faith that new boss Marco Mattiacci was the right man to lead it back to glory.

"I am sure Ferrari has all the capabilities, and all the opportunities, to come back," he said.

"For me it is also important to be closer to the team as in the past, to understand better. I am sure Mattiacci will do a good job, even though he has just arrived.

"But I don't believe in a one-man show, I believe in a good group and we are working very well at the moment to try to improve the situation.

"I expect an improvement in the car in Canada, but I know from the meetings that I have had in the last few days, I also think without any revolution it is important to improve the organisation, and improve the relationship with the suppliers.

"We want to be a team of fighters with determination, no panic. But calm and work knowing what we have to do."

MATTIACCI ONLY CHOICE

Despite rumours in recent weeks suggesting that Ross Brawn could be a contender for a place at the team, di Montezemolo made it clear that he only ever considered Mattiacci to be team boss.

"The situation is that I spoke only to Stefano Domenicali on the Monday [after Bahrain] who said he wanted to resign, and I said: 'listen, wait for three more days because it is better if you think on this'.

"Stefano is a fantastic person, very loyal, very professional and very good. But unfortunately in sport, as in life, results are important and he made a very responsible decision.

"On the Thursday he told me, 'no I am sorry, I think this is a good decision'. So immediately I look inside the company.

"We are not only a team, we are a company, and inside the company we have very good people.

"And I think Marco, for his characteristics, what he has done in the past in Tokyo, in China, in America, he has the capability to manage people. No other alternative.

"To be honest I took the decision, and I didn't even have time to think of anybody else as I didn't want to leave an open position.

"And 99 per cent of the time I am happy when I can to help grow up people inside the company, so there were no other alternatives."

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/113860?