Fernando Alonso Makes 'Interesting' Ferrari Claim As Formula 1 Heads To Monza

Two-time World Champion and Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso has made an interesting claim about Ferrari as the second half of the 2024 Formula One season is underway. This claim amongst a time when Ferrari has fallen off a bit amidst the competition. 

Initially at the start of the competition, Ferrari were the only car that could somewhat compete with the Red Bull team. As the season has progressed, rivals Mercedes and McLaren have made big jumps which have put them right into the fight with Red Bull. 

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While the other teams have made some good progress, Ferrari have fallen off a bit. Alonso had some interesting words to say as Formula One heads to Monza. 

Ferrari Will Be The Car To Beat

Fernando Alonso has suggested that Ferrari will be a force in the next race of the Formula One calendar which is to be held at Monza. Monza is the home race for Ferrari. Apart from Monza, Alonso believes Ferrari will be a dominant force in the Singapore Grand Prix.  

“I think the top four teams, maybe Mercedes, are a little bit up and down, but McLaren, Red Bull and Ferrari, they are podium contenders every weekend. The next two races [not including the Azerbaijan Grand Prix between them], for example, Ferrari should be the car to beat. What we saw last year in Monza and Singapore, Leclerc's win in Monaco this year, for Singapore, I think they will be the favourites,” said Alonso. 

Alonso And Aston Martin's Dip In Form

During the 2023 season, Aston Martin and Fernando Alonso became a regular feature on the F1 podium but that has not been the case for this season as Aston Martin currently sit 5th in the Constructors Championship with just 74 points. As for Fernando Alonso he is currently 9th in the Drivers Championship with just 50 points as compared to his 206 points last season. 

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It will be interesting to see whether the predictions regarding Ferrari by the oldest driver on the grid come true or not.