Hamilton Penalized During Singapore GP, Dropped to Eighth Behind Alonso

At the 2025 Singapore Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton was penalized five seconds after repeatedly going off track due to brake failure, which caused him to lose positions from seventh to eighth place, promoting Fernando Alonso to seventh. Hamilton's brake issue forced him to exceed track limits multiple times, a violation the stewards ruled unjustifiable despite acknowledging the mechanical problem. Alonso was visibly upset with Hamilton's unsafe driving without functioning brakes and expressed his frustration over team radio after the race. Fans criticized the F1 TV directors for missing the dramatic late-race battle between Hamilton and Alonso, as the broadcast instead focused on the crowd and McLaren's celebration of their 2025 Constructors' Championship. Despite the penalty being relatively light compared to past sanctions for similar violations, the stewards and Hamilton's team accepted the decision without contest. Alonso’s strong performance stood out in an otherwise uneventful race, marked by his memorable radio exchanges and tight wheel-to-wheel racing.