Alonso out to stop Red Bull’s charge

FERNANDO ALONSO knows he will have to be perfect today if he and Ferrari are to end Red Bull Racing’s qualifying domination.

Alonso offered a glimmer of hope that Red Bull might not have it all their own way around the streets of Monte Carlo after finishing quickest at the end of both practice sessions.

The Spaniard had previously only topped one of 15 practice periods over five grands prix this season, but would now appear to have a genuine shot at repeating his 2006 and 2007 victories.