The last two results of Fernando Alonso They defy all logic, especially in a sport like Formula 1 where data is essential and directly influences the performance of the drivers on the track. This weekend, the forecast indicated that Aston Martin I was not able to go beyond fourteenth or fifteenth. Lance Walk met expectations in the career of the Singapore Grand Prix (14th), while his teammate was not satisfied with that and was looking for the most possible since Saturday’s ranking.
The Asturian announced upon his arrival at the circuit Marina Bay that Aston Martin arrived as the “seventh team” and even “eighth or ninth”. This was directly reflected in the standings, in which Stroll was unable to get past the seventeenth step. Later in the race he climbed three places, but the real demonstration was that of his teammate, who, although he did not start as expected, excelled and took advantage of all the opportunities that the asphalt offered him.
Alonso could not overtake Nico Hulkenberg at the start, but quickly changes strategy and stops on lap 26 after being overtaken by Charles Leclercwith whom he fought for several rounds. His undermine to the German pilot haas It gave an incredible result and it also helped him keep his distance. Czech Perezstick to Carlos Sainz in the final laps to finish in eighth position.
After finishing sixth in the Azerbaijan GP and eighth in Singapore, Alonso took the lead on the circuits where his Aston Martin’s suffering is at its greatest. The Spanish driver’s great hope now is that his team succeeds with a set of improvements that seem mandatory for Austin (US GP). Because as far as his level is concerned, absolutely nothing can be disputed with him.
Alonso surprises Aston Martin
At 43, Alonso is enjoying a second or third youth and the positive point of the race on the Marina Bay circuit is that his brilliant performance was no longer in the shadow of the drivers at the top of the standings. The Asturian did not go unnoticed and the way he came to fight with those of Ferrariwho for him had the best car, with one of the worst cars on the grid, is commendable.
“Alonso’s result in the race is better than the best result predicted by our strategy,” his boss said. Mike Krackafter the end of the trial in Singapore. The Luxembourger added that “with the Ferrari” it was “difficult because they had more pace”, but the Spaniard beat Hulkenberg’s Haas and the Red Bull from Perez.
“We can be happy. In the morning we told him that the best possible result was around 9th place and we are eighth without any of our rivals retiring, so we have to be happy,” concluded Krack, who is lucky to have a Alonso in top form in his garage. Moreover, perhaps the most positive thing is that thanks to recent events he has found the most important thing and what makes thousands of Spanish fans dream: his smile.
