Alonso has not won since the German GP when it looked like he was going to run away with the championship. He was the innocent victim of first-lap collisions in Belgium and Japan but earned valuable points in Sunday's race.
"We're doing what we can at the moment," Alonso said. "We're trying to save points. It was a perfect Sunday for us, good start, good strategy during the race and finishing on the podium. I'm very happy with today's race and where we are in the championship."
