Alonso Aims for Runner Up

Fernando Alonso failed to maintain its position in the standings after picking up the result was not too good at Singapore GP Sunday (25/09/2011). In a race night at the Marina Bay Circuit, Ferrari finished only fourth, so he went down one strip into the top three.

Donate 12 points in the series to the 14th of this makes Alonso collected a total of 184 points. 2005 and 2006 world champion was overtaken McLaren driver, Jenson Button, who climbed the podium number two in Singapore, with only a one point advantage.

Looking at the existing competitive landscape, Alonso said that he had a chance to become the runner-up after the world title is almost certainly remain on the shoulders of Sebastian Vettel, who won the Singapore GP. Just need one more point to retain his world title, and it could happen if on 9 October at Suzuka, Japan, she at least finish in the top 10.

Nonetheless, Alonso had to fight extra hard on five ultimate series. The reason is, there are four riders who have the same chances to occupy the rank two, namely Button, Alonso, Mark Webber (Red Bull Racing), and Lewis Hamilton (McLaren). Moreover, the difference in points they are very thin (see list).

"Of course there is the motivation (to finish in the order of two)," said Alonso. "It's difficult, but it is what you want, was the runner-up this competition."

"Also, the gap in the construction category with Red Bull and McLaren, 100 points ahead of Red Bull and McLaren nearly 100-lot, so if you can finish in the top two categories for the rider, of course very valuable for me."

The Spanish rider was also dismissed the notion that the tire becomes a major issue that he failed to compete in the leading position in the last few races. According to former Renault and McLaren racer, aerodynamics become the core problems facing the "Scuderia".

- Rider standings (top 5)

Sebastian Vettel Red Bull Racing 309

Jenson Button Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 185

Fernando Alonso Ferrari Scuderia Marlboro 184

Mark Webber Red Bull Racing 182

Lewis Hamilton Vodafone McLaren Mercedes 168