Fernando Alonso is aiming for the first place on the podium at Spanish Grand Prix, which will take place on Sunday. In order to complete its goal, Alonso must overcome the stiff resistance from Ferrari ace, Kimi Raikkonen, and his McLaren team-mate, Lewis Hamilton.

The three pilots are tied for the championship lead on 22 points, with Felipe Massa fourth in the second Ferrari on 17 points and BMW driver Nick Heidfeld fourth on 15.

Lewis Hamilton is the new wonder-kid of the F1 as he made history by making the podium in his first three career races.

"I think if I had to choose just one race to win it will always be the Spanish Grand Prix," said Alonso, adding that he feels no extra pressure racing at home.

"I think no doubt for any racing driver to race at their home circuit is always something special and something that you look forward to, and for me it is exactly the same. I think in Spain now the passion for Formula 1 is very high and the people are enjoying this sport which is new for them.", Alonso added.

McLaren got a one-two finish from Alonso and Hamilton in Bahrain, while the other two wins went to Ferrari - Raikkonen in Australia and Massa in Bahrain.

"Going into your first season you don't expect to be joint leading the drivers' championship. It was only last year I was watching the Grands Prix, it is unreal. It is also very cool and I am enjoying it, it shows our true pace and I hope that I can continue to score points and build on the start to the season," Hamilton said.

The 4,655-kilometres Circuit de Catalunya has undergone changes, with a new chicane towards the end of the lap making the course safer but also slower.