Fernando Alonso Start Quotations

This was a good, fighting win. I just concentrated on making no mistakes. The competition is closer than we thought but this is the perfect start for us. The start was good, the second stop perfect, allowing me to come out in front of Michael. Very nice.

It is always important to score a lot of points at the start of the year. We know Renault is the team to beat at the moment.

We don't have the quickest car but we're taking the opportunities McLaren is giving to us. Tomorrow I hope to have a good start and can even think to win the race.

It was the perfect way to begin the year I think. We had a very exciting race for the spectators, and I think we can expect a very interesting start to the season.

It's a perfect start to the championship. Eight points is what I dreamed of before Bahrain. We'll be good everywhere.

For me it's the perfect start to the championship. Eighteen points in two races is what I dreamed of before Bahrain.

I have scored 18 points in two races, which is a fantastic start to the season. I am aiming to win in Melbourne.

I don't think fifth is the perfect place to start at this circuit because overtaking is so difficult, but we are not in such a bad position either.

The last two or three laps, you start to hear noises and you are a bit worried. When I crossed the line, I realized everything was done.