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Alonso staying focused

Fernando Alonso is taking it one race at a time © Getty Images

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Fernando Alonso is not thinking about history repeating itself when he returns to the scene of his two title triumphs in Brazil.

Although Alonso secured both of his two drivers' titles for Renault at the Interlagos circuit, the Spaniard is merely concentrating on the job in hand.

"Naturally, I've got great memories of this track because it was here that I secured my two titles, in 2005 and 2006," Alonso told the Ferrari website. "Every time I go to Sao Paolo it's a special feeling and the atmosphere is really great. I don't want to think about the chances of history repeating itself for a third time: I know it is theoretically possible, but that does not count for me.

"We want to tackle this grand prix in the same way as all the others, concentrating on ourselves with our feet on the ground, trying to do a good job, without making mistakes and with the aim of beating our rivals. I have said it before and I say it again: we will do the maths in Abu Dhabi."

Alonso's victory in Korea means that he now enjoys the comfort of an 11 point lead over nearest rival Mark Webber in the drivers' standings, but he is well aware of how quickly things can turn around with the current points situation.

"I am back in the lead of the championship for the first time since way back after the Australian Grand Prix. However, we know that with this points system and the gaps as they are, the standings don't really mean that much: it only takes one race - as indeed we saw in Korea - for the situation to turn itself round.

"All the same, it's always better to be in front than behind! Knowing that achieving our objectives is in our hands means we are a fraction calmer, but in no way does it change our approach. We will have to try and do our utmost, making the most of all the potential we have at our disposal. The only difference is that it would be enough, so to speak, to stay ahead of our closest rivals, without having to think too much about the maths."

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