Fernando Alonso: We don't want to be the second

The tests in Barcelona Fernando Alonso first sat behind the wheel of the new Ferrari F138, as the session in Jerez he missed. By the end of the day, the Spaniard showed the third result, traveling the greatest distance among the participants of the tests - 110 laps. . .
"Feeling from a good car and roughly in line with our expectations, since the rules has not changed," said Alonso. In addition, F138 - evolution of the machine that we had in Brazil, so the feeling is similar. Place in the cockpit is the same, the pedals are there, so when you get behind the wheel, and work machine is roughly the same as in Brazil.
No surprises emerged, and it is very good, compared with last year's situation, when the first tests we were surprised by the problems. There is still a lot of work, we have much experience in terms of tyres, aerodynamics and experimental novelties
We need to continue to drive a greater distance. In Jerez there were some mechanical problems, especially with Pedro when we lost a whole morning. So we have to work hard to prove that the machine is quite competitive.
I'm sure we will be strong in Australia. Compared with the previous year have a lot to improve, because the second place, we are not satisfied - we want to be first. But to be in better shape than we were in the first half of last season, not too difficult, so I feel confident enough".
At the same time, Alonso admitted that such a significant distance, which he overcame in his first day of tests, he was given a hard time. . .
"The neck is aching a little, but this is normal for the first day," said Fernando. - How would you not coached, the first day is always a challenge. Of course, it depends on distance, but if you pass on the first day of 100 laps in Barcelona, a few problems with the neck perfectly acceptable".
Two-time world champion criticized the new Pirelli tires, stating that they wear out too quickly. "We are focused on their work and do not know what others are doing," said the Spaniard. But, it may not be the best option for the winter tests, when rubber only lasts one round.
We've got a lot to check, to test a variety of novelties, having a clear and correct information. But in the end we have only one round, and then the car loses two, four, six seconds per lap. But all in equal conditions, so we need to understand these tyres better than do others, and try to get them to work as long as possible".