# Alonso's engine frustration after Hadjar re-pass

> Alonso calls Hadjar's easy re-pass 'ridiculous' as engine issues persist.
- Title: Alonso's engine frustration after Hadjar re-pass · RaceFans
- Summary: Alonso calls Hadjar's easy re-pass 'ridiculous' as engine issues persist. Alonso expressed frustration after Hadjar easily passed him during the Singapore…
- Keywords: fernando alonso, isack hadjar, aston martin, red bull, singapore grand prix, power unit, virtual safety car, lap times, sports, cars, Alonso's, engine
- Source: RaceFans — https://racefans.net/2026/10/12/its-so-ridiculous-this-engine-alonsos-dismay-at-hadjars-easy-re-pass
- Published: 2026-10-12T14:49:15+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: fernando alonso, isack hadjar, aston martin, red bull, singapore grand prix, power unit, virtual safety car, lap times, sports, cars
## Alonso passes Hadjar
Fernando Alonso passed Isack Hadjar at the start of the Singapore Grand Prix using soft tyres.
## Alonso dismayed by engine
Alonso was dismayed to see how easily other cars passed him even with a fresh Honda power unit.
## Hadjar's re-pass
Hadjar easily passed Alonso using his Red Bull-Ford engine when the Virtual Safety Car was deployed.
## Alonso's lap times
Alonso improved lap times after Perez pitted on lap 20, reaching 1’40.918.
## Engine issues
Alonso reported engine problems including understeer and lost power after 10 laps.
## Verstappen passes Alonso
Alonso slowed to let Max Verstappen pass, costing him time gained during the race.
## Alonso's final lap
Alonso finished the race after maintaining his position despite engine issues.
## Hadjar's re-pass quote
Hadjar said, 'It’s so ridiculous, this engine.'

> It’s so ridiculous, this engine.
## Key takeaway

Alonso expressed frustration after Hadjar easily passed him during the Singapore Grand Prix due to engine problems.