Alonso Sees Singapore as Chance for Aston Martin to Build on Recent Gains
Fernando Alonso says the Singapore Grand Prix offers Aston Martin a good opportunity to score points. The team has struggled in 2027 but showed progress with an upgraded car and a season-best eighth-place finish in Bahrain. Alonso expects performance to vary by circuit and wants the team to maximize stronger weekends.
Fernando Alonso heads to Singapore after Aston Martin’s strongest 2027 outing. In Bahrain, he and Lance Stroll reached Q2, and Alonso finished eighth in a rain-affected, unpredictable race, marking the team’s best result this year. Earlier, the AMR26 suffered severe power-unit vibrations, and points only came in Monaco with Alonso tenth.
Alonso cautioned that the car’s competitiveness shifts by track, citing a large gap between Baku and Bahrain despite unchanged setup, power unit, and physical car. He said Singapore’s fewer straights could give Aston Martin another chance to fight in the points.
If Aston Martin can score in Singapore, the result may lift team personnel, sponsors, and supporters after a difficult season, while giving Alonso’s comments added weight. A more competitive midfield could also draw casual viewers and benefit Singapore’s race-weekend hospitality and media ecosystem, though one strong circuit-specific showing is unlikely to transform the team’s broader fortunes.