The World Cup, however Max Verstappen is ever closer to mathematical success, has not yet stamped the word "end" on the 2022 season. On a crazy night in Singapore, with sparks on a track that after more than two hours of racing, complete with exhausted pilots, it hadn't dried yet it is always a Red Bull that triumphs. His majesty the RB18 brought the Mexican colors to victory and on the podium this time Sergio Perez. The Mexican has regained that polish which, a bit like the paint on many too heavy single-seaters, he had lost. Especially in the last few races. On the podium too Leclerc e Sainz. The Monegasque immediately tried the attack, recovering from a disastrous start, not so much for the reaction as for the lack of acceleration to defend the position on Perez. From there, things got more complicated. Like everyone else, Charles too had to move on a precarious balance, especially in the final minutes, with a yellow tire not up to temperature. However, the podium situation still hangs in the balance because Perez is under investigation. At Fanta F1 everything could change again, but this verdict on one thing can not have a say: our tops and flops!
TOP
Sergio Perez: penalty or not Perez was practically flawless on the track. Let's not forget the big one too qualification which allowed him to start from the front row and avoid the big group that sacrificed Verstappen instead. After a series of races and disappointing performances Perez returned to victory with a great performance, without ever giving a millimeter too much to the opponent in one of the most intense and physically extreme races of the season, proving that he still has a few shots left.
Aston-Martin: we were quite shocked when, having called the last safety, we saw Stroll and Vettel in sixth and seventh position. Great work by the team and the riders who reach the top 10 after a difficult race for most of the midfield teams. It's true that there were 6 retirements but no one would have expected such a performance. These races end on a positive note above all with calm and perseverance. They are an example of this.
Daniel Ricardo: weekend started badly, with an exclusion in Q1, and ends the Grand Prix in fifth position behind Norris. A quiet comeback, made possible also thanks to the risk of riding the reds together with a few others on the grid. Probably the best race of the season for Daniel and for the team that will say goodbye to him at the end of the year for who knows what future. But let's think about the future after now there is a 5th place to celebrate! Even for the Fantamanagers who had deployed him at Fanta F1.
FLOPS
Nicholas latifi: he torpedoes poor Zhou who, when he doesn't have technical problems, always finds someone or something to ruin his race. The Canadian will take a five-place penalty at Suzuka as he didn't pay the bill here, given the forced retirement. Only 5 races left and then we'll say goodbye, come on.
Alpine: weekend started off great, ends with two engines to throw away. How long did Alonso hold back – at the 350th start in his career – saying “GP2 Engine” on the team radio? In any case a disaster at Fanta F1. And to think that we had recommended them both.
George Russell: he scores points for being the last to cross the finish line, but without this he would have deserved a big flop. His acting as a guinea pig starting from the bottom does not pay. Stressed by the situation and by a race that was crashing down, he also compromised Mick's race, behaving as if he were the only one on the track. Weekend to archive to start again for Suzuka in the best possible way.
