Ferrari, Fernando Alonso meets the fans in chat

Over 1.500 users participated last night in the video chat with Fernando Alonso in which the driver answered the numerous questions from fans who wanted to congratulate him on the podium achieved in Monza, also addressing various topics related to his career and private life.

Starting with the Italian GP, ​​Fernando explained to Ciccio that he was not surprised by Vettel's overtaking: “I knew that being in the lead was due to a good start but I was also aware that sooner or later Vettel would overtake me. We were both very determined, he in attacking and I in defending myself. We risked going out but, in light of how it ended, it was a spectacular maneuver." During this "virtual" chat with the fans there were questions like that of Chris Ferri who was interested in knowing Fernando's opinion on his teammate: "I'm happy to have Felipe next to me, because we both share the goal to bring Ferrari back to the top, trying to do our best, not only for next year but also in the remaining part of the season." To those who questioned him about the next challenge in Singapore, Fernando explained how this circuit, although different from the others, can adapt to the characteristics of the 150° Italia, confirming that Scuderia Ferrari will leave for the next trip outside Europe with the aim of putting scored a victory.

Fans couldn't help but ask Fernando for his opinion on the next season, like Andres, to whom the Asturian driver explained the high expectations that the team has for 2012: "As I have repeated several times, victory remains our first goal. We are Ferrari and this is written in our DNA. 2011 certainly didn't live up to our expectations, although I like to remember that we are second in the championship. This shows what our ambition is and how important our preparation has been." In defining this year's car, Alonso used the word "emotional" meaning emotional due to the link with the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy: "This single-seater will be remembered a lot for its national character. It was balanced and unfortunately also a little difficult due to the difficulties we had in terms of set up and performance. For 2012 I hope to have a fast and naturally winning car."

A look at the past in identifying Senna as the driver who most moved him both in terms of driving style and the passion shown on the track while, among the current drivers, Michael Schumacher remains, according to Fernando, the greatest in terms of results achieved. Recalling the lap behind the wheel of the 375 F1 at Silverstone to celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of Gonzalez's first victory in the British Grand Prix, Fernando also explained that he would have liked to race with the legendary Ferrari V12, so unique due to its noise. that characterized him, and try the cars of the early nineties, the ones he dreamed of when he was a child.

Among the memories there are also some sad ones, such as the one linked to Robert Kubica's accident: “When I heard the news I was skiing in Val Gardena together with Felipe Massa and other friends of the team and I immediately rushed to the hospital to be close to him. It's news you hope you never receive." And to conclude Marta Romani asked Fernando his favorite Italian dish: “I love pizza because it is well known and often when you are abroad it is something you can find easily. When I'm in Maranello, however, I certainly can't miss the famous gramigna from the Montana restaurant."