Challenging Practice Sessions Under the Lights
Fernando Alonso faced a demanding Friday at the Marina Bay Circuit in Singapore, where he expressed frustration with his Aston Martin car during two free practice sessions. The veteran driver’s candid remarks echoed memories of his time with McLaren-Honda, as he struggled to adapt to the car’s handling. “I was trying to avoid accidents with this car,” he remarked over the radio while experimenting with various buttons on his steering wheel.
Session Results and Competitiveness
In the opening practice session, Alonso secured the ninth-fastest lap. However, despite improving his lap times in FP2, he slipped to twelfth in the overall standings. The competition appears fierce, with teams like Red Bull Racing showing strong performance, indicating that Aston Martin needs significant improvements ahead of qualifying to remain in contention for points.
Reflections on the Circuit
“Every lap in Singapore poses risks, and today’s sessions were particularly intense,” Alonso noted. “We’re facing difficulties on this track due to our car’s characteristics. We encountered similar challenges in Baku but still managed to earn points there. We’ll see what unfolds tomorrow.”