Tom Clarkson

I could tell you from the outset he was very quick, but he needed the right form where the world isn't questioning his teammates or what's going on.

There's no questioning now.

Carlos is absolutely the reference you need.

And yet, Alex, this year, every time there has been a result, he's gone and picked it up.

Simple as that.

His pace has been outstanding.

I think if there's any doubts, it should be gone by now in people's minds.

In what areas in terms of what he's doing behind the wheel, his inputs, are they different?

No, I would say the biggest difference I've noticed with Alex is a step up in his confidence and belief.

That's the main thing in the team and in himself at the same time.

In terms of what he wants from the car?

Actually, he's always been very good at knowing what he wants from the car.

The best way to explain it to you is that every human being goes through cycles where they're more or less confident in themselves and the car and what goes around.

You cannot waver, Alex, one bit this year.

Not for a second can you even just...

push him, he is absolutely confident in what he is doing and what the car is doing around that.

That doesn't mean we're perfect on the car, not by any stretch of the imagination, but his driving force is one of fix this, fix this, and I will go faster.

And it's directing the team in the right way.

And I think that comes from, my point is, has Alex always been quick?

Yes, I guarantee you he's always been quick.