Alonso expects to be competitive at Spa

Renault Formula 1 driver Fernando Alonso will travel to Belgium after having scored three valuable points at last Sunday's European Grand Prix. The Spaniard has high hopes ahead of the Belgian Grand Prix at one of his favourite tracks on the 2009 F1 calendar: Spa-Francorchamps.

Speaking about the upcoming Grand Prix in Belgium Fernando Alonso said: "It's one of the traditional circuits that has a lot of history and a special atmosphere. All the drivers love to race there and it's the greatest driving challenge of the year. The high-speed corners are amazing, especially Eau Rouge and Pouhon, and it's always a pleasure to drive there in an F1 car."

At Spa the former Formula One champion expects at least a number of valuable points. "Spa is a circuit where you need a complete car because it's a very long lap and you need to find a set-up to cope with a lot of different challenges. There are quick corners, slow corners and long straights where you need good top speed to overtake or defend position, especially on the approach to Les Combes. Our car has been strong in the last few races so I think we can be quick in Spa too where I will continue pushing hard."

Fernando Alonso is currently tenth in the drivers' championship standings.

Source: GP Update