Alonso happy with change in attitude
Alonso felt McLaren had previously shown favouritism towards Hamilton
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Wednesday, 20, Jun 2007 11:27
Fernando Alonso says tensions within the McLaren team have eased since he spoke out about favouritism towards British rookie Lewis Hamilton before the US grand prix.
The defending world champion says he has seen a change in attitude amongst the team members and he now feels more comfortable with the situation.
"Since I said that the team were happier for Hamilton's victories, they have taken more care in details," Alonso told Spanish radio station Cadena Ser.
Hamilton beat Alonso for the second successive race at Indianapolis to stretch his lead in the drivers' world championship to ten points but the Spaniard insists things are now more equal within the team.
He said: "They are showing more manners and in the last race, all the team showed a genuine happiness for both drivers.
"We are better than two weeks ago. We are showing a great reliability, the cars are fast and both drivers can fight for victory or the podium."
The 25-year-old says he is looking forward to returning to the European circuits where he has won before and feels his championship bid will get back on course at the French grand prix in 12 days time.
"Now my world championship really begins. I am confident that things will once again go well for me. I feel more comfortable in the car and everything is going better," he said.
Alonso said he and Hamilton share data and benefit from each others telemetry but that he has the major say in setting up the car on Friday before free practice.