Why Fernando Alonso Was Outraged With Lewis Hamilton After The Singapore GP

Singapore GP Broadcast Issues

• 🎥 The Formula 1 camera work during the Singapore GP was described as abysmal, failing to show significant overtakes.
• 🏎️ Key moments, such as Fernando Alonso's move from P14 to P8 and a crucial overtake on Hajar, were not broadcast, leaving viewers unaware.

Fernando Alonso's Race Performance

• 🚀 Fernando Alonso demonstrated a strong performance, making his way up to P8 with impressive driving.
• ⚠️ His race was significantly impacted by a 9.2-second pit stop due to a stuck front-right tire, forcing him to recover positions.
• 👏 Despite the setbacks, Alonso's drive was considered outstanding and deserving of "Driver of the Day" by the speaker.

Lewis Hamilton's Brake Failure

• 🔥 Towards the end of the race, Lewis Hamilton experienced a complete brake failure, with a fire starting in his left front brake.
• 🛑 This mechanical issue forced Hamilton to cut multiple corners to bring the car to the finish line, despite the track limits violations.
• 💬 Hamilton stated on the radio that there was "nothing else" he could do, though the speaker noted he could have retired the car.

Alonso's Outrage and Penalty

• 😡 Fernando Alonso expressed furious outrage after the race, specifically regarding Lewis Hamilton's unpenalized track limits violations.
• ⏱️ Initially, Hamilton received no track limits penalty, leading to Alonso's frustration, as he finished just 4/10ths behind.
• ✅ Hamilton was later given a 5-second penalty, which dropped him to P9 (behind Alonso), confirming the speaker's view of a "slam dunk" penalty.

Ferrari's Recurring Issues

• ⚙️ The Ferrari cars frequently face issues, including the need for "lift and coast" to manage tire and plank wear and prevent brake overheating.
• 📉 The speaker considers the SF25 to be the worst Ferrari car in its regulation period, highlighting its lack of strengths in multiple GPs.