P1racenews AI automatic summary:
“They have a very fast car, they don’t have many points, so it’s more their problem.”
Fernando Alonso responded to Isack Hadjar’s “grumpy” comment after their battle at the 2025 F1 Singapore Grand Prix, where they fought vigorously during the race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Despite nursing a power unit issue that slowed him down, Hadjar defended aggressively. Alonso managed to pass him, sarcastically referring to Hadjar’s defensive tactics as he called him the “hero of the race” over team radio. Hadjar defended his actions by stating he kept it clean and suggested Alonso was just being grumpy. Reflecting on the race, Alonso criticized Hadjar’s aggressive defense, pointed out Racing Bulls’ fast car but few points, and stressed the unnecessary risks taken during their battle in Singapore. Alonso finished seventh in the grand prix after Lewis Hamilton had a post-race penalty, expressing discontent over Hamilton’s ability to finish the race with brake issues and cutting corners on the final lap.
