Should Alpine have a car capable of consistently competing at the front, Alonso will be ready to add more silverware to his legendary collection.
“Mainly because I am more experienced,” he said. “I know better what a car needs to be fast in the race. I can handle pressure better today.
“I also know much better today how to optimally set up and prepare for a race weekend. Not only on the race weekend itself, but also in the time leading up to it.
“It is also important how to get 100 per cent out of the car and the team. That has a lot to do with experience.