Fernando Alonso of Spain and Aston Martin F1 Team looks on, on the grid prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on September 22, 2024 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Mario Renzi - Formula 1/Formula 1 via Getty Images)
Fernando Alonso believes that eighth place was the best result Aston Martin could have hoped for at the Singapore GP. Speaking to media, including Sportskeeda, after the race, the Spanish driver noted that being just two seconds behind a Ferrari was an achievement in itself.
Starting seventh on the grid, Alonso successfully held off Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez to secure P8. He emphasized that staying close to a Ferrari was noteworthy, especially since his former team was in a position to win the race.
Although Alonso was stuck behind Hulkenberg for a significant part of the middle stint, a well-executed undercut allowed him to overtake the Haas driver and solidify his result. When asked by Sportskeeda if there was more to achieve in the Singapore race, Alonso said:
