McLaren driver Fernando Alonso admits McLaren can be satisfied with their double points finish in Monaco but knows there is a lot or work to do.
The two-time world champion finished a season’s best fifth in the mixed conditions with teammate Jenson Button also picking up points.
McLaren are making steady progress as they continue their push to get nearer the front of the grid; Alonso himself knows they must keep pushing and developing the car.
“Monaco was a positive result for us; to get both cars home in the points and to keep the chasing pack behind us was very satisfying, but we know there’s still a lot of work to do,” Alonso said.
“We’re definitely making progress, but until we’re fighting at the front, we still need to keep pushing and constantly developing.
“Montreal is a completely different challenge to Monaco, so I hope we can quickly adapt our package to this circuit and maintain our recent form, but it will certainly be a tricky and unpredictable weekend.”
The Spaniard is impressed with the close competition between the top teams as Mercedes, Red Bull and Ferrari are in close combat.
Alonso, who won in Montreal back in 2006, believes the midfield in particular will be a very tight battle and expects tough competition this weekend.
“There’s really strong competition emerging at the front of the grid, as teams are getting stronger and pushing their development,” he added.
“It’s a really tight pack in the midfield, and a different team seems to have the advantage at each circuit, so it’ll be a tough battle against our nearest rivals both in qualifying and the race.
“The teams need to work hard to set up the cars to meet the demands of the circuit, and a lot can happen during the course of the Grand Prix, so let’s see what we can do.”
