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F1 defends broadcasts following criticism from drivers and fans

In the Singapore Grand Prix, Fernando Alonso expressed his displeasure over the radio after a slow pit stop dropped him from eighth to 15th. When engineer Andrew Vizard told him there were 34 laps to go, the two-time Formula 1 champion replied: "If you speak to me every lap, I will disconnect the radio." 

Alonso did not fully appreciate the attention his radio outburst received in Singapore, and responded on X to say: "With pole position secured for the private radio broadcast, time to fine-tune the main coverage and bring all the on-track excitement to the fans!" 

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