Why Aston Martin left Alonso alone in Singapore after Stroll’s absence

Fernando Alonso aims to return to front position at this Sunday’s Singapore Grand Prix. The Asturian, who will start seventh on the starting grid, will be the only Aston Martin driver to take part in the race, as Lance Stroll’s absence was announced early in the morning.

The Canadian suffered a serious accident during qualifying and the team decided not to take any risks. ”Today, the team faces a huge task of repairing the car, and Lance is still in pain from the strong impact.. A statement released by the British team said: “Reims’ goals are now focused on making a full recovery for the Japanese Grand Prix.”

It is extremely rare for there to be an empty starting grid for a Grand Prix. Many fans wonder why Aston Martin doesn’t give the spot to a third driver.

Well, it doesn’t matter whether the mechanics were able to get the car ready after the accident in qualifying. The option of running Felipe Durgović was not possible.

The reason for this is none other than the current regulations. Preventing drivers who have not participated in the weekend training session from participating in the racesomething that could have been done a few years ago.

in fact, Durgovic took part in the first free practice of the last Italian Grand Prix in Monzabut since there was no such opportunity in Singapore, the chance to participate in the race was buried.

Born May 23, 2000 in Maringa, Paraná (Brazil). Felipe Durgović started karting both in his home country and in Europe.

He raced through all of F1’s lower categories until winning the lowest category, F2, in 2022, earning him admission to the Aston Martin Driver Academy.

He joined the British team as part of a new car development program. In addition to the team’s private test at the Silverstone circuit and the first free practice session of the final Italian Grand Prix, he also took part in the Yas Marina test following the conclusion of the F1 World Championship.