Fernando Alonso will only start in fifth position in the Singapore GP. However, he remains optimistic that could delay the celebration party world title winner Sebastian Vettel's pole.
With the current situation in the standings, Vettel had the opportunity to ensure both world titles in a row if it had positive results in the race at the Marina Bay Circuit.
Opportunities to do more open after Vettel took pole while Alonso is the closest pursuer in the standings board, was in the starting five.
However, the Spaniard remains determined to postpone the party champion Vettel. The trick is with the Singapore GP on the podium. "I'm sure we can reach the podium. We usually perform better in the race rather than qualifications and there is no reason it could not happen again here," said Alonso in Reuters.
Of the three Singapore GP title so far, Alonso won the race twice and finished third in the other seasons. "This is a serious race for the mechanical aspects of the car and safety car usually involved. We'll see what happens but, I'll say again, I'm confident in our chances on the podium," Alonso said.
With the current situation in the standings, Vettel had the opportunity to ensure both world titles in a row if it had positive results in the race at the Marina Bay Circuit.
Opportunities to do more open after Vettel took pole while Alonso is the closest pursuer in the standings board, was in the starting five.
However, the Spaniard remains determined to postpone the party champion Vettel. The trick is with the Singapore GP on the podium. "I'm sure we can reach the podium. We usually perform better in the race rather than qualifications and there is no reason it could not happen again here," said Alonso in Reuters.
Of the three Singapore GP title so far, Alonso won the race twice and finished third in the other seasons. "This is a serious race for the mechanical aspects of the car and safety car usually involved. We'll see what happens but, I'll say again, I'm confident in our chances on the podium," Alonso said.
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