The BWT Alpine F1 group dealt with retirements for the very first 2 races of the 2022 FIA Formula 1 season the other day as Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon stopped working to end up the Singapore Grand Prix.
Both motorists rapidly withdrew from the race, and the group is attempting to determine presumed engine problems in both cars.
Heavy rain prior to the race triggered a hold-up of one hour and 5 minutes at the start as both motorists changed to medium tires. Fernando– in his 350 th Grand Prix begin, a Formula 1 record, lost his location to Lando Norris at the start and was 6th in the early phases of the race. Following the very first look of the security automobile, Fernando safeguarded 6th location versus Max Verstappen prior to being required to retire on lap 21.
Esteban began with 17 th put on medium tires and it appeared like he was going to be close to the leading 10. He retired from the race, driving in thirteenth location on the 27 th lap.
The group will examine the concerns that caused the 2 retirements, as they head to Suzuka to go back to the Japanese Grand Prix calendar next weekend.
Esteban Ocon, Started P17, Did Not Finish: “ It was a frustrating day for the group. In my case, an issue with the guiding system ended the race too soon, and I understand the group is presently examining the specific reason for the failure. Undoubtedly it’s extremely frustrating to leave Singapore and retire two times, however the favorable we can take is that our cars and truck has actually succeeded all weekend and we understand we have an excellent rate. Next week we race once again at Suzuka, my preferred track on the calendar, so now we’ll dust ourselves off and head back to Japan more powerful.“.
Fernando Alonso, began P5, did not complete the race: “ It was a pity to retire early in today’s race as it suggests we lost out on some assets in the champion. I believe we can take a look at the positives and once again we can be extremely happy with our efficiency this weekend. On Saturday we defended the leading 5 and 6– and it was the very same in today’s race. It was an extremely tough race in challenging conditions and it was challenging to see a dry line on the track. We have another race next weekend, so a minimum of we can concentrate on the Japanese Grand Prix and return to scoring.“.
Otmar Szafnauer, group leader: “ Unfortunately, we have actually withdrawn from today’s Singapore Grand Prix two times, which is a pity as we have actually been extremely competitive all weekend. It appears we had the exact same issue with the power system on both cars, which we will examine in information. It is necessary to recognize the source of what took place and carry out preventive steps to prevent reoccurrence. Concerning the development of our race, the drying conditions were tough and we will go into a working window where it was possible to alter dry tires prior to retiring. Race days like this take place frequently and although it’s a frustrating sensation for the group, we have another race next weekend in Japan where we have an opportunity to recuperate. As a group, we will take this action in our own method and we are currently eagerly anticipating going back to Suzuka and racing on this lovely track.“.
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Classification of chauffeurs
1. Max Verstappen– Red Bull– 341 points
2. Charles Leclerc– Ferrari– 237 points
3. Sergio Perez– Red Bull– 235 points
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8. Esteban Ocon— Alpine— 66 points
9. Fernando Alonso— Alpine— 59 points
Classification of home builders
1. Red Bull– 576 points
2. Ferrari– 439 points
3. Mercedes– 373 points
4. McLaren– 129 points
5. Alpine– 125 points
6. Alfa Romeo– 52 points
7. Aston Martin– 37 points
8. Haas– 34 points
9. AlphaTauri– 34 points
10 Williams– 6 points
source: Alpine Cars Katowice
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