Fernando Alonso is confident he will be able to put in an improved showing at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend.
Two-time world champion hoping to improve on his 16 points so far
Fernando Alonso is confident he will be able to put in an improved showing at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend.
After enduring a disappointing weekend in Belgium, the Spaniard is hopeful that the R29 will eventually fulfil its true potential with a high scoring finish.
"I hope our luck will change at Monza because we have a competitive car but haven't been able to show its true potential so far," Alonso said.
"We saw how quick the car was at the Nurburgring, Budapest and Valencia but, for various reasons, we haven't scored the points that we should have.
"Spa was very frustrating too, as we missed another good opportunity to fight for a podium and score important points.
"It's true that we were missing pace in qualifying, but the car was more competitive in the race and things were looking good until my first pit-stop, when it became clear that the car was damaged."
Optimism
Despite the obvious frustration, Alonso is optimistic about his chances at Monza.
"I always look forward, try to stay positive and will approach the rest of the season believing that we can finish the year strongly," he added.
"At least we know that we have a car that is fast enough to get close to the podium, which will be my aim this weekend in Monza."
The double world champion currently sits 11th in the driver's standings, with just 16 points to his name.
