P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fernando Alonso was “very happy” to overcome Aston Martin’s ‘weaknesses’ during qualifying at Formula 1’s Singapore Grand Prix.
Throughout the practice sessions, Aston Martin struggled to break into the top-10, facing challenges from Williams and RB in Marina Bay. Alonso’s impressive seventh-place finish in qualifying was a result of taking advantage of Ferrari’s difficulties. Alonso emphasized the unique challenges of the Singapore track that exposed the weaknesses of the AMR24. Despite the struggles, Alonso acknowledged the team’s effort in maximizing performance and highlighted the need for improvement in car development. The complexity of F1 setups and various factors like traffic and tire management were also discussed as crucial elements affecting qualifying performances in Singapore. Alonso expressed the team’s dedication to overcoming the lack of pace and their focus on future improvements with support from the factory for car development.
