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Isack Hadjar Slams “Grumpy” Fernando Alonso After Intense Singapore GP Showdown!

Miguel Cunha by Miguel Cunha
October 5, 2025
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Isack Hadjar Slams “Grumpy” Fernando Alonso After Intense Singapore GP Showdown!

SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE - OCTOBER 05: Isack Hadjar of France driving the (6) Visa Cash App Racing Bulls VCARB 02 and Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR25 Mercedes battle for track position during the F1 Grand Prix of Singapore at Marina Bay Street Circuit on October 05, 2025 in Singapore, Singapore. (Photo by Sam Bagnall/Sutton Images) // Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202510050807 // Usage for editorial use only //

Title: Isack Hadjar Calls Out “Grumpy” Fernando Alonso After Tense Singapore GP Showdown

In a fiery exchange that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, young driver Isack Hadjar has fired back at the legendary Fernando Alonso, branding him “grumpy” following their intense battle during the Singapore Grand Prix. The 21-year-old Frenchman’s bold statement comes after Alonso’s pointed critique of Hadjar’s defensive driving, raising eyebrows and igniting debate among fans and pundits alike.

During the electrifying race at the Marina Bay Circuit, Alonso found himself having to overtake Hadjar not once, but twice. The first attempt came on lap 3 as Alonso made a daring move at the hairpin to secure eighth position. The second pass occurred on lap 37, where a struggling Hadjar, reportedly nursing a suspected engine issue, could barely muster the speed to fend off the seasoned veteran. Alonso’s frustration boiled over as he sarcastically referred to Hadjar as “the hero of the race” over team radio, lamenting the two laps he spent trailing the Racing Bulls driver—time that ultimately cost him around five seconds.

In the aftermath of the race, Hadjar stood his ground when addressing the media, asserting, “I mean, I didn’t push him off the track. I kept it clean. If he didn’t enjoy that fight, then he’s really grumpy and there’s nothing I can do for him.” His comments reflect a young driver unafraid to stand up to a Formula 1 icon, showcasing a confidence that could well define his burgeoning career.

As the dust settled, Alonso took a more measured approach in his reflections, albeit without retracting his earlier criticisms. “I think he had a little bit of an engine problem, from what I understood, on the straights – he was slow,” the 44-year-old remarked. He emphasized the importance of strategy in racing, suggesting that Hadjar’s aggressive defense could have led to unnecessary risks. “Sometimes, some battles you need to know when it’s better to fight, when it’s not, because probably the final result of the race could be worse for both for sure – but for him in particular,” Alonso commented.

Despite their clash, Alonso acknowledged the competitive spirit, saying, “So yeah, I think some unnecessary risk, but I understand that this is Singapore and you need to fight hard, and he did his best, but we lost time for sure.”

In a surprising twist, when Hadjar’s “grumpy” comment was relayed to Alonso, he downplayed the tension. “Well, some movements at 300km/h are a little bit borderline in Singapore, but everyone races as they want and there was no contact, nothing like that, so everything is fine,” he responded, attempting to diffuse the situation. He added, “They have a very fast car, they don’t have many points, so it’s more their problem.” However, it’s noteworthy that the Racing Bulls team currently holds more points than Aston Martin, standing sixth and seventh in the championship with 72 and 66 points respectively.

In a further twist to the narrative, Hadjar himself boasts more points than the two-time world champion, with 39 to Alonso’s 34. This fascinating dynamic highlights the shifting landscape of Formula 1, where experience meets youthful exuberance, and rivalries can ignite in an instant.

As the racing world digests this latest spat, one thing is clear: Isack Hadjar is not backing down, and Fernando Alonso’s legendary status doesn’t exempt him from the fierce competition of today’s Formula 1 landscape. Keep watching as this rivalry unfolds—it’s bound to get even more thrilling!

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