Fernando Alonso expressed strong dissatisfaction towards Lewis Hamilton immediately after finishing the Singapore Grand Prix. Alonso, driving for Aston Martin, crossed the line in eighth place but is expected to move up to seventh due to Hamilton’s brake failure in his Ferrari, which allowed Alonso to close the gap and finish closely behind.
Hamilton struggled in the final laps, dealing with brake issues that forced him to cut corners to maintain control. Despite his efforts, he faces potential penalties for exceeding track limits. Alonso, frustrated by Hamilton’s driving, vented over the radio at the end of the race, questioning the safety of driving without brakes and suggesting that Hamilton should have been penalized during the race.
Ultimately, stewards penalized Hamilton by adding five seconds to his race time for repeatedly leaving the track without valid reasons, resulting in him dropping to eighth place behind Alonso. This decision was supported by the stewards’ investigation and acknowledgment of Hamilton’s infringements.
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In an official FIA statement, the stewards clarified that Hamilton’s actions did not justify his track limit violations, leading to the imposed penalty. Despite Hamilton’s explanation of managing brake issues, the stewards deemed the penalties necessary based on standard driving guidelines. The team did not contest the decision.
