Alonso: “The safety car could help me”

It didn't manage to get into Q3, but at least it did McLaren showed signs of life in qualifying for the Singapore GP, competing in the second phase with both cars.

“We are where we deserve. Even without yellow flags, I don't think we could have done better than staying within half a second of the top ten – the reflection of Fernando Alonso, 7th and 12th – Overall, however, compared to Spa and Monza, we are proving to be more competitive, so I remain confident about the points in the race. The strategy will be fundamental considering the limited overtaking opportunities, in the same way I will have to avoid mistakes. In the past the safety car has often come out. For this too you need to be lucky."

“We must force ourselves to think positively even though even if we do everything right the results don't arrive – he considered Jenson Button, 13th and 15th – In the afternoon I struggled and especially with the new tires I experienced a lot of understeer. We'll see tomorrow. In the end we are on an atypical circuit."

Chiara Rainis