Renault F1: Best time for Fernando Alonso in free practice for the European GP

Fernando Alonso, R2904
L1: 18 laps, 1:43.345 on lap 6, P9
L2: 33 laps, 1:39.404 on lap 31, P1
"It was a positive day for us, with some good laps and the car felt good right from the start of the first session. We worked on the set-up all day and now we are very happy with what we have so I think we are in good shape for the rest of the weekend. The accident with Nick Heidfeld was a normal accident that can happen during the race or in a practice session. For tomorrow, we will do our best to get first place. row with the aim of scoring points on Sunday."

Romain Grosjean, R2903
L1: 23 laps, 1:44.356 on lap 21, P17
L2: 35 laps, 1:40.787 on lap 34, P13
"The day went quite well. The first time in a new car is always difficult but I did my best and having Fernando next to me helped me a lot. So I think I made good progress and tomorrow we will have the chance to continue in the same direction."