Alonso expects to keep up pace in Hungary
The Spaniard topped the times in his McLaren on Friday, after Ferrari's Kimi Raikkonen dominated the pace at the recent few grands prix.
Speaking to the international press after practice, following the spy scandal media gag a day earlier, 26-year-old Alonso did not want to exclaim that his single seater is definitely quicker than its Maranello rivals here.
After Raikkonen complained about a poor car setup, Alonso observed of Ferrari: "They went well in the morning and not so well in the second session.
"But in Silverstone or Magny Cours it was obvious that they were in front of us, so I think we will be more even here."
Alonso dominantly won the Monaco grand prix in May, whose tight and twisty characteristics are similar to the slow Hungaroring.
He agreed in Budapest: "This circuit suits our car and also me as a driver.
"I am optimistic of having a strong weekend."