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Alonso keen to maintain momentum

Fernando Alonso wants to build on a successful last two races © Getty Images

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After finding time to recharge his batteries in Switzerland and Spain during the long gap between grands prix, Fernando Alonso is looking forward to getting back to racing at two 'particularly special venues'.

"I really want to get back on track, but in a positive sense, without any feeling of anxiety, but in a very calm way," said Alonso on his Ferrari blog. "I am happy that the return to racing means going to two particularly special venues which host the Belgian and Italian Grands Prix.

"The Belgian track is possibly the most appealing of the entire season, while Monza will be something special for me, given that it will be my race debut as a Ferrari driver in front of the Italian crowd, in addition to the circuit itself having played such an important role in the history of motor sport."

A first and second place at the German and Hungarian Grands Prix respectively have re-ignited the Spaniard's championship challenge and a rejuvenated Alonso is confident he can continue the momentum in Spa.

"I have a good feeling following on from the positive results obtained in Germany and Hungary. As the saying goes, we have to keep the momentum and that should be our aim in Spa, to ensure we carry on the way we started just before the holidays. The Hockenheim and Budapest results were important not just in terms of the classification in both championships, but also for the confidence it has given us. We have to keep pushing on this way."

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