Fernando Alonso Gears Up for F1 Title with Ferrari

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Fernando Alonso’s first time at a Ferrari event was carried by the great enthusiasm from the fans present at the Ricardo Tormo di Cheste circuit near Valencia.

Although the first public appearance at Ferrari for Fernando Alonso didn’t go entirely according to plan. The Spanish champion got stuck in a gravel trap while he and future team mate Felipe Massa were being driven around the Valencia circuit in a Ferrari California by Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo.

In due course, spectators got a good view and enough time to greet their local hero. The trio was rescued by the second California on the track, driven by the President of the Comunit Valenciana, Fernando Camps, with Valencia’s mayor Rita Barber on board.

This is a very important day for me, because here I can understand what the world of Ferrari is really like

Fernando told the spectators.

Fernando Alonso officially announced that, in 2010 he will fight for the World Title together with Felipe in Ferrari. He promised to make his fans proud with his excellent professionalism.