RaceFans Round-up: Singapore requires what we lack

In the round-up: Fernando Alonso feels Singapore does not play to any of Aston Martin’s strengths.

In brief

Singapore requires what we lack – Alonso

Alonso says that Singapore’s Marina Bay street circuit does not lend itself to the team’s car, but still hopes to score points.

“I think is going to be difficult,” he said. “I think we we don’t have too many strengths in the car at the moment and this circuit is exactly some of the things we lack at the moment – traction and this kind of thing.

“So I think it’s going to be a tough weekend, but we thought so in Baku as well and we maximised the points there. So we want to do the same here. It’s going to be tough, but hopefully points are available.”

“Very easy” to confuse pit boxes – Colapinto

Williams rookie Franco Colapinto says confusing pit boxes is something “very easily” done after he accidentally pulled into the Alpine pit box in second practice.

Colapinto turned into the Alpine pit box mistaking his rival pit crew for his own. He was then waved through by the mechanics and drove ahead into his actual pit box.

“I just kept the car rolling after,” he said. “It’s nothing. It’s just very tight and you can mix it very easily.”

Pulling secures double pole

F1 Academy championship leader Abbi Pulling secured pole position for both of this weekend’s races at Marina Bay after setting the quickest and second-fastest lap times in qualifying.

The Alpine junior driver set the best time of the session to take pole for today’s first race before her final lap of qualifying, while not an improvement, allowed her to secure the top position on the grid for Sunday’s second race.

Ferrari junior Maya Weug will start alongside Pulling on the front row for today’s race with Mercedes supported driver Doriane Pin lining up in third. While Pulling, Weug and Pin will also start in the top-three for race two, Pin will be the one on the front row after her second-fastest time was quicker than Weug’s.

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Links

Jets, Bono and the world’s most exclusive club: Inside Piastri’s world (Code Sports)

”I think the under the radar approach was a very, very sensible thing to do. Of course, I tried to get my personality out there when I could but first and foremost, I was there to try and secure my future in F1 and show people that I mean business. I’m not here just to make up the numbers or be funny on the radio. I’m here to try and win races, first and foremost.’

Gute Nacht, Audi-Sauber: Bottas soll bleiben (Blick (German))

”’Do you know that Valtteri Bottas has signed again for a year?” That’s what a team boss asked Blick on Friday during the practice break in Singapore. And this successful man can (unfortunately) be trusted with such indiscretions. He had already confided to Blick in Montreal 2022 that Audi was entering into a partnership with Sauber. Five months later, the deal announced by Blick – despite many denials – became official.’

FIA Insights – Behind the Scenes of the F1 Podium Ceremony (FIA via YouTube)

‘In this episode of FIA Insights, join Linda Boudabous as she explains the intricate details of the F1 podium ceremony to Tom Clarkson. From the moment the drivers arrive in Parc Fermé to the cool room; from the glamorous champagne showers to the national anthems, learn how each element of the iconic F1 podium protocol comes together. Discover the role of the FIA in ensuring everything runs smoothly after the race.’

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