Despite the results in what have been seasonal and the difference of 92 points for the Championship leader, Fernando Alonso ensures that the title is not yet lost, and that can still fight for it. He is hiding the fact that, mathematically, it is still possible, and while this is so, will have to fight to try to win.
I am one of those who criticize that when the car has not been commensurate has lacked claw in other years, but it must be acknowledged that this 2011 is being very different. With a car that does not work, is giving the best of himself. Although the attitude of the Asturian is very commendable, and in fact help you achieve the results obtained, must also be realistic.
With this I do not mean that Ferrari does not know to win. In fact I would like to take up the cudgels for the Italian team. Many have been that last year supporting the team of Maranello and that now, when the results do not arrive, her crucified, claiming that they do not know to build cars. Ferrari can be wrong a year, two years, whatever; but we are not talking about Virgin, precisely.
If Ferrari has been in formula 1 since its first edition it is not just by the name, but also also for performance. Although not won the title of pilots between 1980 and 1999 (or builders between 1984 and 1998), almost always were struggling to win races. In fact, be traced back to 1993 to reach the last season that saw no victory of Cavallino rampant, that was the worst spate of its history; no victories in 1991, 1992 and 1993.
This should give value to the words of Fernando. You will continue to fight until it is possible (does anyone remember what he said Sebastian Vettel in 2010?), and it should not be forgotten that it has been renewed until 2016, and if did it, something will be. Alonso has confidence in Ferrari, and that confidence is that takes you to make these statements that might seem too optimistic.
Perhaps, by then, we must understand these statements as a sign of confidence in the team, and not so much as a statement of intent. How I say, you have to be realistic, and I think Alonso is aware that much must change things to recover those 92 points of disadvantage with regard to Sebastian Vettel.
In recent years we have seen some amazing drop-outs, as Hamilton in Monza and Singapore last year. In addition, if you win two races followed, and in these two Vettel does not end, the distance is reduced. It is clear that that depends not only on us; We therefore have to concentrate on every weekend and try to do it best, be on the podium and win.
