Fisi Vows To Bounce Back

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FISI VOWS TO BOUNCE BACK

(ITV)

Australian Grand Prix winner Giancarlo Fisichella has vowed to bounce back from his recent run of retirements with the Renault team.

The Italian star has not finished a race since winning in Melbourne - while his team-mate Fernando Alonso has scored a hat-trick of victories and holds a commanding lead in the drivers' championship.

"I have been in Formula 1 a long time, and I know that the only way you can react is to be positive," he said.

"For sure, it has been frustrating but from my point of view, I know that the failures I have suffered have actually helped the team.

"In Malaysia, the front wing failed but the team corrected the problem, and we have had no difficulties since.

"While the lessons from the engine problem in Bahrain meant that Fernando was able to complete his race in Imola, and maintain the team's lead in the championship."

Fisichella, who was utterly despondant after crashing out of the San Marino Grand Prix with a mystery handling problem, says that the best tonic for his recent woes will be a competitive showing in this weekend's Spanish Grand Prix.

"The team has reacted very positively and we now have a faster, more reliable car," he said.

"I am determined to respond in the same way, and want to start scoring points again as soon as possible."

"Things will be quite difficult because I am running early in first qualifying again, but as long as the lap is trouble-free, then I can get into a good grid position for a strong result.

"It will be important for me to start scoring points again."