Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari Press Conference: Insights and Ski Adventures
Fernando Alonso’s Ferrari Debut: A Press Conference and More
An important day for everyone. For the first time, Fernando Alonso was going to give an official press conference with Ferrari. Admittedly, Fernando has good days and bad in the press, but today was very good. Cute, playful, clear… he has convinced even the British journalists who have tried to bring up some statements made by Lewis Hamilton. For example: “Fernando, Lewis says that what you said about that race in Ferrari is a dream for you and what you said when he joined McLaren”… To which Fernando said: “And it was, but after a few months, it ceased.” Then he was asked if Ferrari was aware of his reputation as a complicated pilot who always wants to be number 1 on a team. Fernando replied that he has never demanded to be number 1, but what he has not been nor never will be ready to be No. 2, as sought in McLaren. In addition to these, other questions were answered as normal. From them, we hear again Fernando replied that he would like to finish his career at Ferrari, he would like to at least get a title, and that all he can promise now is that he will require 110% from the team and also give 100%.
Skiing Adventures and Adrenaline
He had little time to ski because, in addition to the press conference, today he had to do 21 interviews. He has risen by dogsled, (“going very slowly, it was fun,” he said) and then participated in the fall with torches at night. It was brutal. Amid the chaos of the fall, I’ve lost the people that came, and I met Fernando standing with your guide. We pulled down without torches, and we have got a road in the dark. Powder skis Fernando was in my face, and there was almost nothing. It was an adrenaline rush. After, he stopped a snowmobile, and it has turned around only by the tracks. Fernando has enjoyed the power of these machines. He apparently went up a hill and suddenly found himself flying in the air with the bike. Fortunately, it landed well.
Upcoming Races and Team News
Tomorrow, Friday, will be the ski race. A giant slalom in which he will participate, along with Fisichella, Massa, people in the organization, and the press. Oscar Castillo and I participate for La Sexta; Nira has not been encouraged. Do not think we have a chance of victory because that’s impossible. Besides that, there is a lot of level; journalists will be placed in late positions, and then the track is horrible. The drivers will come out first (it’s ready).
Car Name and Design
News and denials. Although it was reported that the car that left the Ferrari will be called F281, it is not true. The 281 is the name of the chassis. Ferrari has for many years its chassis numbering, and the last of last year was 280. On January 28, we will know the actual name of the car that Fernando will drive. Tomorrow afternoon, there will also be a race on ice with Fiat Pandas and karts. The most interesting addition is to see if Frank can beat Fisi, Massa, Stoner, and Hayden. We will see the new design of the Spanish car. It is said to be the latest design of his career because he will not change it. I can say it will be very similar to 2006. Blue predominates. The two aces he had behind will become only two cards face down, in which only can be seen bending a corner with 05 and 06, the years of their world championships.
Sauber Meeting and Driver Lineup
More things, and this is important. Fisichella went this morning to meet with Sauber, and I am advised the meeting was very positive, and it is very likely to be a race driver of the team. He departed at five o’clock with his representative and has come tonight. That is, unfortunately, Pedro de la Rosa will not get that seat. What a shame.
Final Thoughts
Well, I go to sleep; it’s late, and tomorrow it will be the giant slalom. Last day in Madonna. Wow, that comfortable, happy, and smiling is still Fernando. Today at dinner, he has been providing all the tables and has convinced the international press that is having the good fortune to know Fernando Alonso, the real one… and they are delighted.