Fernando Alonso expressed strong emotions towards Lewis Hamilton right after completing the Singapore Grand Prix. Alonso, driving for Aston Martin, finished eighth but is expected to move up to seventh due to Hamilton’s late-race struggles with his Ferrari’s brakes. Despite Hamilton’s efforts to stay ahead by cutting corners, Alonso is likely to be promoted as stewards investigate Hamilton’s repeated track limit violations.
Alonso passionately vented his frustration over the radio, questioning the safety of driving without brakes and criticizing Hamilton’s actions on the track. He demanded a time penalty for Hamilton for the violations and argued that Hamilton should have been stopped from continuing the race due to the unsafe condition of his car.
Ultimately, stewards imposed a five-second penalty on Hamilton for repeatedly leaving the track without valid reasons, resulting in him dropping to eighth place behind Alonso. This decision was supported by the fact that Hamilton acknowledged the track departures during the investigation.
Fans of Formula 1 can enjoy live coverage of all sessions through Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, which also includes access to over 100 channels and subscriptions to Netflix and Discovery+. The stewards clarified their ruling in an official FIA document, emphasizing that Hamilton’s actions did not qualify as justifiable under driving standards guidelines, leading to the penalty.