Fernando Alonso sharply criticized Lewis Hamilton during the Singapore Grand Prix, reigniting their longstanding Formula 1 rivalry amid tense moments on the track. The Hamilton Alonso Singapore GP battle drew attention as the British champion faced technical issues that affected his race performance.
Hamilton’s Late-Race Struggles and Penalties Impact Final Results
Lewis Hamilton showed strong pace early in the race while running on soft tyres, overtaking teammate Charles Leclerc and pursuing Kimi Antonelli. However, his speed faltered in the closing laps due to brake problems, which became evident on the final lap as Alonso closed a vast gap of 30 seconds down to just four tenths.
Hamilton’s braking difficulties caused him to leave the track limits multiple times at Turns 2, 5, 16, and 17. These four track violations triggered a five-second time penalty, which ultimately dropped him from seventh to eighth place. This penalty advanced Alonso to seventh, heightening the tension between the two drivers.
Alonso’s Frustration Unleashed Over Radio Communications
During the race, Alonso vented his anger over team radio in a foul-mouthed rant broadcast on Sky Sports F1’s Ted’s Notebook, as recounted by presenter Ted Kravitz. Alonso expressed disbelief and frustration, repeating:
“Oh, f***ing hell, man. I cannot believe it. Yeah, he knew it. I cannot f***ing believe it, I cannot fu**ing believe it. I mean, I cannot f***ing believe it. I cannot f***ing believe it.”
– Fernando Alonso
He then questioned Hamilton’s ability to continue driving safely:
“Is it safe to drive with no brakes?”
– Fernando Alonso
The Aston Martin race engineer attempted to calm Alonso, informing him of the track limit investigations and confirming Alonso’s position was a solid recovery:
“We are looking to, we agree, we’re checking track limits and stuff as well. You see, there’s a margin there…That is P8 anyway, so good recovery.”
– Aston Martin Race Engineer
Still irate, Alonso insisted:
“Yeah, but this should be f***ing P7. I mean, you cannot drive like if you are alone on track. No respect [for] the red flag yesterday, today, free track for them.”
– Fernando Alonso
Context Behind Alonso’s Anger and Hamilton’s Investigations
Alonso’s frustration partly stemmed from an earlier incident in Free Practice 3 when Liam Lawson crashed for Racing Bulls, prompting a red flag. Hamilton was investigated for not slowing sufficiently under those red flag conditions. Although the stewards took no action because Hamilton maintained full control, the situation seemed to add fuel to Alonso’s ire.
On race day, the stewards were less lenient about Hamilton’s multiple track limit breaches, handing him a five-second time penalty that influenced the final race classifications. This penalty demoted Hamilton, while Alonso advanced, which likely intensified the Spaniard’s reaction.
Implications for F1 and Future Races
The heated exchanges between Alonso and Hamilton highlight the fierce competitiveness and high stakes of the Singapore GP. Hamilton’s brake issues and penalties not only affected his own race outcome but also triggered debates over race conduct and rule enforcement in Formula 1. The incident has sparked discussions among teams and officials regarding pushing limits during critical moments in races.
As the championship progresses, the rivalry between Alonso and Hamilton remains a focal point, with both drivers eager to capitalize on any advantage, making upcoming races highly anticipated by fans and commentators alike.
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