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Alonso expects close fight in Japan

Fernando Alonso is looking forward to travel to Japan next week for the 2007 Japanese Grand Prix at the Fuji Speedway. The Spaniard is currently second the F1 championship standings and expects the upcoming Grand Prix will be a close fight between the McLaren and Ferrari drivers.

Looking ahead of the upcoming race Alonso said: "As this is a new track for all the teams, we are in the same position with regards knowledge of the track. In 2006 I did a couple of demonstration laps with passengers on the track and it seemed really good. It is going to be a challenge to find the optimum set-up for the cars as you have this really long, fast straight and then the rest of the track is much slower.

"To be honest, we will have to wait until after Friday free practice to tell you more, but I am looking forward to seeing what it is like. We are not in any position to make any predictions, but I am sure the Championship will continue to swing between all four drivers. Ferrari were strong at Spa, we were strong at Monza, everyone in the team is pushing hard to be strong at Fuji, Shanghai and Interlagos. We can still win races, and will be doing everything to make this happen in Japan."

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