Fernando Alonso says Ferrari's two tough near-misses in the past three seasons would motivate the team to seek their first title in six years. Alonso said he felt "privileged" to have come so close last year, when he missed out on his third World title by just three points, and in 2010, when he was only four points back in the standings. In both instances Alonso, who won in 2005 and 2006 with Renault, was shaded by Red Bull ace Sebastian Vettel, who is now seeking his fourth Championship in a row starting with Sunday's season-opening Australian Grand Prix. But the Spaniard said it would all be worthwhile if he could become Ferrari's first drivers Champion since Kimi Raikkonen in...
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