Fernando Alonso staged a stunning recovery to secure a historic victory at an action-packed Singapore Grand Prix.
The two-time world champion started Formula One’s first night race 15th on the grid after fuel feed problems brought an end to his qualifying campaign in the second session yesterday. But the Renault driver produced a superb performance to secure his first win of the year.
Williams’ Nico Rosberg finished second while Lewis Hamilton took third for McLaren to increase his lead in the drivers’ championship to seven points.
The victory was just reward for Alonso after dominating two of the three practice sessions prior to the race. And the 27-year-old was naturally delighted with the win. “It was fantastic,” he said. “I can’t believe it and I think I need a couple of days to realise we have won a race.”
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