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Alonso: I will keep on winning

Fernando Alonso didn't manage to be on the podium at the last race at Indianapolis for the first time this season. For Renault's home Grand Prix Alonso is positive though on the outcome of it. Apart from that the Spaniard believes he will keep on winning races this season.

When asked if he believes he can start winning again he answered: "Yes. I won four races in a row before Indy, but I always said that the championship was not over, and it sounded really pessimistic. But a gap of 25 points before Indy didn't mean that we would be champions automatically, and now that the gap is 19 points, we cannot be pessimistic and think the advantage will disappear quickly."

"You have to look at the big picture for the championship. I was first or second at nine of the ten races and in the next eight races, I think we will be able to keep on winning and increase the lead even more."

For Renault it will be another home race. Speaking about that fact Alonso commented: "For sure. I think that from my point of view, in the paddock, with the fans, this is actually quite a normal race. But for the French guys in the team, they are extra motivated and excited for their home Grand Prix. So that's my focus to do better than ever for them, and concentrate on winning in France for our team, for Renault, and for Michelin and Elf as well."

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