In his usual post-race column for the Italian newspaper Il Corriere della Sera, former Scuderia Ferrari driver Jean Alesi shared his thoughts on the most important topics from the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix weekend
The former Formula One driver, unlike many other commentators, did not want to dwell too much on the budget cap matter, nor on the controversial decisions taken (or not taken) by the Race Direction in Singapore regarding Serio Perez’s two Safety Car infringements, but rather he preferred to analyze what was seen on the track and make some considerations on the events on the Formula 1 calendar.
Jean Alesi, in detail, was keen to underline the sense of frustration that was felt by several drivers struggling with the narrow and twisty Marina Bay Street Circuit, effectively banning the Asian track.
Here are some of his comments for Il Corriere della Sera.
As we said, Jean Alesi immediately made it clear that he did not want to dwell on the issues relating to the fact that Red Bull could have exceeded the budget cap by $10m or the decisions taken by the race stewards with Sergio Perez’s penalty: “I do not want to insist on the budget cap issue which is and will remain a very serious problem, regardless of the decisions of the Federation. And I do not want to talk about the disconcerting decisions of the race management in Singapore”.
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Then Jean Alesi added: “I want to talk about something else: I’m the first to support this path taken by Formula 1 even if certain circuits in my opinion mortify drivers and fans. Charles Leclerc was running a lot faster than Sergio Perez in the first part of the last stint. Chance to overtake: none. We all understood the Lewis Hamilton’s nervous state led him to make a mistake, as he was not able to at least attempt an overtaking move, having to remain stuck in the rear of another car. Max Verstappen also made a mistake, but his error seemed to me the result more than anything else of a lack of attention, which can afford, given his ranking. Tracks like Spa or Monza, Silverstone or Interlagos keep the prestige of racing high, giving importance to tradition. Even Le Castellet, where the French GP will no longer take place, which I regret not only for nationalistic reasons” – the former Ferrari added.
Finally, Jean Alesi concluded his analysis by stating: “These city tracks, beautiful for their atmosphere and choreography, do not seem suitable for offering a true competitive spectacle, the authentic taste of speed and tension. And this is what matters most for a Formula 1 driver”.
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