Fernando Alonso believes “Ferrari should have won in Singapore”

Singapore and Ferrari’s regrets On a monitor like Marina Bay, the efficiency within the qualifying session is at all times essential, if not all the things. Scuderia Ferrari is aware of this nicely, having benefited from it final 12 months by capitalizing on Carlos Sainz’s pole place, however paid the value within the latest Grand Prix on account of a disastrous Saturday.

Within the race, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz did what they might, taking part in with technique alongside the staff, however ranging from the fifth row with out the assistance of a Security Automobile made the rostrum nearly inconceivable. Ferrari followers have been left questioning the place the SF-24 would have completed with an honest qualifying, and the identical query has been raised within the paddock.

Fernando Alonso’s commentsFormer Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso, who has by no means been shy about his opinions on the Italian aspect, believes the Maranello staff had the tempo to combat for the race victory within the Formulation 1 Singapore Grand Prix: “Ferrari ought to have received this race,” he stated in his post-race interview to the media after the race which was held on the 4.94-kilometre Marina Bay Road Circuit. “It was in all probability the quickest automobile of the weekend. My race wasn’t with them, and ending just some seconds behind is optimistic.” – the Spaniard identified.

“I used to be behind the highest 4 groups and forward of Perez. Often, ninth and tenth are the one spots out there to us, so ending eighth is best than we may have dreamed of,” he added. “These are good factors, however we had been nonetheless lapped, and the automobile was troublesome to drive all weekend. I believe we have to increase our sport now. We now have some new elements coming within the subsequent races, and we hope they are going to assist us carry out higher.” – the Aston Martin driver concluded on the finish of the Singapore Grand Prix.

Sep 24, 2024Alex Marino

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