Fernando Alonso He once again covered up his Aston Martin’s shortcomings to achieve points that the team once again saw as unthinkable heading into the Singapore GP. Even after any prediction of the classification his 7th place in Q3 with the team Silverstone Considering it’s “the 7th or 8th car” on the grid today (out of a total of 10), the best predictions for Aston Martin Before the race they were aiming for 9th place, but again, Alonsowith worse cars than its direct rivals Haas and Williamsmanaged to contain his rivals and win the game in the battle strategy Nico to get a place and finish 8th.
Thus, he was unable to stay behind the Ferraris with higher racing speeds. To do this, he had to work hard on a very physically demanding circuit, becoming strong in one key detail: tire management. That allowed him to level things up against his rivals and achieve an unthinkable 8th for Aston Martin.
“It went well. It’s four more points than we deserve here because we’re not in this position and now we have to think about the next races, but I’m happy with the race, without a doubt”said Fernando Alonso in remarks to ‘DAZN’ at the end of the race.
The race in Singapore served to send a clear message to those who criticized him mid-season or to those who hinted that Alonso may not have a winning car from Adrian Newey in the future due to age. But in Marina Bay, he took it upon himself to respond.
On the most physically demanding track, where drivers have to endure high temperatures and 75% humidity, Losing an average of almost 4 liters of fluid in the race, the Asturian showed a great physical level and a clear mind against 20-year-olds. and he took the opportunity to end his speech in front of Spanish-speaking television with the following message: “We’re fine. I think everyone around is more tired than me.”
YOUR CAREER SUMMARY
“It was one of the first times we didn’t have a ‘Safety Car’ here in Singapore, so it didn’t help us. We had to push the whole race, very physical, also very hard on the tires. The first part was behind Nico (Hülkenberg), trying to put a little pressure on him, and then, stopping a few laps in front of him, we managed to overtake him, it was a difficult race, both physically and for the tires all weekend and I think for the next races we have to raise the level if we want to get points.
“We got points in Baku and Singapore because they are two urban circuits where we did a good time trial and where everything went well, but when we get to a normal circuit with normal with today’s performance we don’t have the speed to take points and we have to raise the level.”
HE DID THE DIFFERENCE OF THE WALLS IN THE 8TH CAR
“All the rankings we have within the team indicate that we are the 7th or 8th team. So we have to be in the 15th or 6th position, that’s what we have in terms of performance. I spoke to Nico (Hülkenberg) yesterday after the time and he also told me that they (Haas) are the fifth team for them If you talk to Williams for them they are also the 5th team So what is certain is that we are not the 5th best team and we have. We have done two good performances in the last circuits, but that cannot cover the lack of performance we have, we want improvements and to see if we can do it in the next race.
Expect improvements AFTER THIS BREAK
“Yes, we need it. We need new parts and we need to find 3 or 4 tenths if we want to lead the middle group again. And the team is doing everything possible. And the drivers too: when we have the car , good, and without We have the car, like these last races, we have to keep fighting to get points We have to continue the physical preparation for the end of the season, which will be many trips and Many changes on schedule, but we’re more tired, I think, than I am around the world.”
THE KEY: GONG MANAGEMENT
“It’s difficult to overtake, as always on street circuits, and it’s a little game of who can keep the tires in tune the best. It’s the only way they can overtake you, if you run out of tires. If we have some tires you can defend yourself and that’s the game for a little bit throughout the race, but hey, they’re interesting races because they’re very tactical: you have to knowing when to pull and when not to stop. … we undercut Nico by stopping a few laps early, so happy with the strategy as well.”
PERFECT execution
“Yes, we did a good time, a good start, a good strategy, because we were behind Hülkenberg and we ended up in front of him, good management of the tires, the brakes too, we were a little afraid of the heat brakes up because There is no moment of rest on this circuit It is a very demanding race physically and mechanically and finishing the race and seeing the checkered flag is always a victory here, and happy because we got points this little .
Source: La Verdad
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