Alonso: We cannot start the weekend thinking to be on the podium 8 May, 2014 Formula 1 leaders Mercedes singled out Ferrari as their main championship challengers on Thursday but Fernando Alonso was quick to play down his chances of a top three finish at his home Spanish Grand Prix. Alonso has not won since he triumphed in front of his home fans at the Circuit de Catalunya last year and Mercedes duo Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg remain the overwhelming favourites for Sunday's race. Mercedes have won all four races so far but Alonso's third place in China last month indicated Ferrari had taken a step in the right direction – an improvement recognised by Mercedes motorsport head...
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