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Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur rebuffed claims of breaching safety after Fernando Alonso took aim at Lewis Hamilton amid his late brake issue in F1’s Singapore GP.
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur dismissed accusations of safety breaches following Fernando Alonso’s comments about Lewis Hamilton during the Singapore Grand Prix. Hamilton faced a late brake issue while chasing down Andrea Kimi Antonelli for fifth place at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. The left-front wheel of the Ferrari sparked as Hamilton braked into Turn 16, causing him to veer off track and relinquishing his challenge. Despite having a significant lead over Alonso, Hamilton struggled to drive the SF-25 with failing brakes, frustrating the Asto Martin driver. Alonso expressed his anger over the radio, questioning the safety of driving without brakes. Hamilton’s track limit infringement resulted in a five-second penalty post-race, moving Alonso up to seventh place. Vasseur clarified that Hamilton had to manage the brake issue throughout the race, leading to a strategic choice of lift and coast driving, prioritizing safety over competitiveness.
