"I'm doing the best form and the best races of my life," says Spaniard
Friday 25 October 2013 09:57, UK
Fernando Alonso doesn't fear he is running out of time to win a coveted third world title, despite perennial rival Sebastian Vettel standing on the brink of his fourth consecutive crown.
With the title race having been effectively run for several races, Ferrari are locked in a battle with Mercedes and Lotus for second place in the Constructors' Championship with just 33 points covering the trio of teams heading into the last four races. Asked if the fact Vettel only needs a relatively minor points finish to secure the title in India could increase Ferrari's chances of ending the German's relentlessness winning run, a doubtful Alonso replied: "I don't think so. If it was the last race maybe he can be more conservative, but four races to go it's a matter of time when he will get the championship. I "I'm sure he will try to win these remaining four races - I'm sure he has the potential to win all four - and we will try to be as close to him as possible and fight for the podium. "But I don't think Sebastian's approach will change our race." Indeed, reflecting the prevailing feeling in the paddock in regards to the resolution of the 2013 title race, Alonso added: "If Sebastian wins here or in Abu Dhabi it's more a problem for him to honest. It depends when he wants to celebrate, which country's best to celebrate [in]!"
