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Fernando Alonso has claimed that Ferrari retained the fastest car and the pace to win the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix had both drivers started further up the grid.
After achieving victory at Monza and securing pole position in Baku, Ferrari was expected to maintain its strong performance and challenge McLaren as the main competitor during the night race in Singapore. Unfortunately, Carlos Sainz crashed during qualifying, while Charles Leclerc struggled with tire temperature issues, limiting Ferrari’s chances in the race. Despite the difficulties, Leclerc managed to climb to fifth place, with Sainz finishing in seventh after a difficult start. Fernando Alonso acknowledged that Ferrari had the potential to win the race, but their absence at the front made McLaren’s victory easier. Ferrari Team Principal Frederic Vasseur praised Leclerc’s strong performance in the second stint, matching Lando Norris’ pace. Vasseur admitted that Ferrari’s chances were compromised by the poor qualifying session, emphasizing the importance of strong performance throughout the entire weekend.
