Mclaren No Distraction Says Alonso

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MCLAREN NO DISTRACTION SAYS ALONSO

ITV

Fernando Alonso has insisted his switch to McLaren in 2007 will not distract him from his quest to win a second world championship title for Renault.

The Spaniard's early announcement of his move sent shockwaves through the sport last December, but he says it will not have an effect on his motivation to win for Renault.

"Formula 1 is a very complex sport, and we have a very long championship over 19 races," he said at the launch of Renault's new R26 in Monaco.

"I am a competitor who always gives 100%. In our world, it is impossible to maintain your focus on the job if you are distracted.

"So, until the Monday after the final race, I am not thinking about anything else.

"It doesn

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It's obvious really. Racing drivers are selfish. Fernando won't try any less just because he's driving for another team next year.

[cristiano84 0]

Fernando is likely to win a second title this year in my opinion.I can see Michael Schumacher and Jenson Button as his most likely rivals...

[nojvnof1 0]

"Don't forget Benetton had a similar situation early in 1995, when Michael Schumacher announced he was leaving for Ferrari. That didn't stop us fighting for the title."

Flavio makes a good point.

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Flavio makes a good point.

Indeed.

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Put another way, what driver in recent history who has made a team switch out of choice, has performed badly because of motivation? None that i can think of. That's because they are in control of their destiny.

[nojvnof1 0]

Exactly.

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Put another way, what driver in recent history who has made a team switch out of choice, has performed badly because of motivation? None that i can think of. That's because they are in control of their destiny.

Yeah!

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Nob, I don't agree. :|

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Nob, I don't agree. :|

No? Why not?