“If you keep talking, I’ll disconnect the radio”: Alonso turns frustration into fire at 2025 Singapore Grand Prix

Written by Kavi Khandelwal

In a performance that has come to define his legendary Formula One career, Fernando Alonso battled against team error and the physical demands of the 20205 Singapore Grand Prix to turn a potential disaster into a hard-earned points finish.

The Aston Martin driver finished eighth after starting in tenth, but the story of his race was one of intense frustration and a feisty, determined recovery.

The Marina Bay Street Circuit is one of the most punishing on the calendar, a track where driver focus and team execution are paramount.

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For Alonso, the latter was painfully absent on Lap 28. Running in a competitive position in the congested midfield, he was called in for his scheduled pit stop. What should have been a routine service turned into a nightmare, as a problem saw him remain stationary for almost ten seconds; a catastrophic delay in a sport measured in milliseconds. He emerged back on track with his race severely compromised, having lost valuable time and track position.

As his race engineer began to speak over the radio on the updated strategy, Alonso’s frustration boiled over. He interrupted the communication with a stark and unequivocal warning that was broadcast on the world feed. Alonso said: "If you keep talking I will disconnect the radio."

With that, the conversation was over. What followed was a classic Alonso response: channeling white-hot anger into blistering on-track pace.

On a circuit where overtaking opportunities are scarce, he began his hunt. The Spanish driver put on a masterclass in aggressive, precise driving, pushing his Aston Martin to the limit to reclaim the ground that had been lost.

The culmination of his efforts was a skillful and satisfying overtake on the rookie, Isack Hadjar. This was more than just a move for position; for Alonso, it was a moment of personal triumph and vindication.

He celebrated the pass with enthusiasm over the radio, telling his team that the single move was the highlight of his race. He rejoiced after the pass, proclaiming it a: "Trophy for the hero of race".

By the chequered flag, Alonso had successfully fought his way back into the points, securing an eighth-place finish that seemed impossible just an hour earlier.

While the team will have serious questions to answer about the pit stop failure, the race in Singapore was yet another powerful reminder that even with setbacks, a determined Fernando Alonso will always find a way to fight back.