Alonso puts a smile back on Renault's face

Fernando Alonso has still not won a victory this season but this third place in Singapore is, for sure, a big victory for Renault, not spared from trouble for several months. From then on, Fernando Alonso could only be delighted to set foot on a Grand Prix podium again.

« This podium is a special moment for all of us, after everything that has happened. It was a really difficult time for the team and I hope now that this is all behind us and we can concentrate on the remaining races. »

A year after his victory in Singapore, a victory which has caused so much talk in recent weeks, the Spanish driver has not forgotten his former team manager, Flavio Briatore. “ I want to dedicate this podium to Flavio. He is at home but he has his share of responsibility for the results we are obtaining today. »

Fernando Alonso also wanted to pay tribute to his team, which never gave up its efforts, even in difficult times. “ The team has been fantastic throughout the season. The mechanics, the engineers, everyone in the factory is doing their best. Sometimes we get good results. Sometimes we are unlucky. This weekend, we didn't have the pace to be on the podium but we are there nonetheless. So it’s better than expected. »