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Alonso aiming to improve reliability in Singapore

Alonso aiming to improve reliability in Singapore

11-09-2018 10:38

McLaren's run of form hasn't changed since F1 returned from the summer break. Fernando Alonso has retired from both races and this week is desperate to see an improvement on the reliability side.

The Spaniard will be leaving F1 at the end of the season. After crashing out of the Belgium Grand Prix and more frustration in Italy, he hopes a different season chapter will give different results.

“After difficult races in Belgium and Italy, we say goodbye to Europe and start the fly-away chapter of the season. We were hoping to come away with points instead of two DNFs, but on the positive side we managed to find some pace on Sunday in Monza," Alonso said in McLaren's preview.

"The important thing for us to focus on is reliability, especially since Marina Bay street circuit should be better for us and our package, so we need to maximise our performance. Points are still definitely the target."

The McLaren garage faces a completely fresh driver line-up with Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris set to move in over the winter. This doesn't stop Alonso's want to develop the papaya-orange car.

“The field is becoming very competitive as we progress through the season so we know we need to work hard to maintain the pace of development compared to our competitors," concluded Alonso.