After crossing the finish line at the Singapore Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso expressed strong dissatisfaction towards Lewis Hamilton. Alonso, driving for Aston Martin, finished eighth but is likely to move up to seventh due to Hamilton’s potential penalty. Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 champion, faced a challenging end to the race as he struggled with brake failure, managing to finish just ahead of Alonso after cutting corners to control the car.
Alonso, visibly upset, vented his frustration over the radio, questioning the safety of driving without brakes and criticizing Hamilton’s track conduct. He insisted that Hamilton should face a penalty for exceeding track limits multiple times. Subsequently, stewards imposed a five-second penalty on Hamilton for his track violations, resulting in Alonso moving up to seventh place.
The stewards’ decision highlighted Hamilton’s repeated off-track excursions without a justifiable reason, leading to the penalty. Alonso, pleased with the outcome, saw justice served as Hamilton’s post-race penalty was confirmed. Formula 1 fans can enjoy live coverage of all events with Sky’s Essential TV and Sky Sports bundle, offering substantial savings and a wide range of TV channels, including complimentary access to Netflix and Discovery+.
In their official ruling, the stewards noted Hamilton’s acknowledgment of leaving the track multiple times due to brake issues but deemed it unjustifiable under the driving standards guidelines. The penalty was applied as per standard procedure, with no objections from Hamilton or his team representative.