On the eve of the Belgian Grand Prix, Alpine head Otmar Safnaeur commented on the preparations for the Spa stage and assured that Fernando Alonso’s decision to leave the team at the end of the season would not affect the mood within the team. would affect.
Q: How ready is the team for the second half of the season?
Otmar Safnauer: We all feel energized after the Formula 1 summer break. It was a great opportunity to summarize the interim results, review the positive moments and think about areas to add.
We feel ready and motivated for the second half of the season, which will be decisive. The team left Budapest in fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship and our goal remains the same – we want to maintain this position after finishing the last race of the season in Abu Dhabi.
Q: What’s new on the team recently?
Otmar Safnauer: It’s no secret that our team was under the gun of the world press after the Hungarian Grand Prix, but this won’t distract us when we return to the track. The fantastic Fernando Alonso will not play for us next season, but his decision will not affect our determination in 2022.
Until the end of the season, the whole team, including Fernando and Esteban Ocon, will continue to work with maximum efficiency. We will do everything we can to achieve our goals. I know both drivers are very motivated so we are all looking forward to using their energy on track.
Q: What do you expect from the race on the legendary track in Spa?
Otmar Safnauer: The most intense and difficult phase of the season is coming – the built stages that will complete the European part of the championship. We await the race on three iconic circuits, which rightly occupy a place in Formula 1.
Spa has a fantastic track that both drivers and teams love to race on. There are some minor changes from last year to improve safety, so it gets interesting.
We usually see changeable weather in Spa, so you have to stay alert. Whatever the weather, rain or shine, the team’s job is clear – we will work with maximum efficiency to achieve the best possible results.
Source: F1 News
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