By Humberto Viera
Spaniard Fernando Alonso was the protagonist of one of the most talked-about scenes of the day during the first free practice session of the Singapore Grand Prix.
According to DAZN, the Spaniard managed to avoid a crash after his car began to skid dangerously towards the wall, making a maneuver to keep the car on the track. However, the Asturian accidentally pressed the “pit” button on the steering wheel.
Engineer: Fernando, did you activate the pit limiter, was it on purpose?
🐐Alonso🐐: No, to avoid crashing with this car I press all the buttons I see. pic.twitter.com/wsZojZhPQV
— ParalyticsF1 (@ParalyticsF1) September 20, 2024
“Just to confirm, Fernando, you pressed the pit button. Was it on purpose?” asked the Aston Martin engineer, to which Alonso spontaneously replied: “No, to avoid a crash with this car I pressed the buttons. All the ones I have.”
The incident not only generated laughter, but also showed the precision and speed required to drive a Formula 1 car to the limit. This incident in Singapore not only highlighted Alonso’s talent, but also the intense concentration and technical skill that the sport demands, especially on a circuit as challenging as Marina Bay.
Alonso is currently ninth in the Formula 1 World Championship, with 58 points so far. Free practice for the Singapore GP will be completed on Saturday, hours before qualifying, which will determine the starting line-up for Sunday’s race, scheduled for 62 laps, covering a total of 306.1 kilometres.
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