- 25 Dec 13, 14:13#385285
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Austrian Grand Prix: Fernando Alonso - I want trophies not respect
Fernando Alonso says he would rather have "more trophies" than "respect" for over-achieving in an uncompetitive car.
The Ferrari team leader was the only driver not using the dominant Mercedes engine to finish in the top seven at the Austrian GP. Alonso was fifth.
Asked if he took satisfaction from splitting the Mercedes-powered cars, the Spanish double world champion said: "Not much..."
"...There is always the satisfaction that everyone believes you are performing at your best," Alonso said.
"There is the respect from drivers, team principals, fans for the job that we do. But I prefer to have no respect and to win more trophies..."
...Alonso said it would be "impossible" for Ferrari to close the pace gap to the all-conquering Mercedes team this year...
...And he said he was hopeful Ferrari would improve enough to be competitive in 2015.
"Yes. In one year, many things can happen. And I expect 2015 will be again a big step from everyone including Mercedes.
"So we all will be better and definitely the teams that start with a lower baseline have more margin to improve and we will get closer or at the level of Mercedes. That's our hope and intention."
I think that statement from Fernando shows what sometimes separates the all-time greats. Senna and Schumi showed the ability to be ruthless to win and I think Fernando has that ability as well.
I find it odd that Alonso is not on the list of drivers with a large "net worth" and in my search, I found this:
, Ravi Ubha and Ben Wyatt wrote:">Fernando Alonso: The family ties that bind Ferrari's F1 star/quote]
The video is beautiful and there is a gallery of pictures of a younger Alonso!!
I don't believe there is any serious effort being put in by Ferrari to the rest of this season.
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