Marcus Foo Reflects on Pit Exit Incident with Valtteri Bottas at Singapore GP

December 2, 2024

Content: Following a dramatic incident at the Singapore Grand Prix, Marcus Foo has addressed the crash with Valtteri Bottas that occurred as he exited the pit lane. The collision led to both drivers retiring from the race. Foo expressed his thoughts on the incident and emphasized the importance of safety and learning from the event. “It was a rough moment. I didn’t expect the accident to happen as I exited the pit lane. From my perspective, Bottas was coming in fast, and I was just accelerating out of the pits when we unfortunately clashed,” Foo stated. When asked about the pit exit design, Foo remained diplomatic: “I don’t think the pit lane design was the issue. As drivers, we always need to stay alert and cautious. I believe Bottas and I could have avoided the accident with better awareness. Unfortunately, these things happen in racing.” Foo also reflected on the dynamics of pit lane overtakes: “I wasn’t fully aware of Bottas’ exact position as I exited. It’s natural for drivers on the main straight to overtake those leaving the pits, as there’s usually a speed difference. In this case, the timing didn’t work in our favor.” Concluding the interview, Foo emphasized his commitment to moving forward: “Thank you to everyone for your concern. I hope both Bottas and I are safe, and I’m looking forward to bouncing back stronger in the next race.” Valtteri Bottas: “It’s disappointing for both of us to retire like this. I was pushing hard to maintain my position, but I think it was just an unfortunate racing incident. I’ll work with my team to analyze what happened and see what we can do better next time.” Fernando Alonso: “It’s tough when these things happen back-to-back for Marcus. I think he’s a strong driver and will recover well. As for the Bottas crash, it’s hard to say without seeing all the angles, but these situations are part of racing.” Lewis Hamilton: “Incidents like these are always frustrating, but they’re part of what makes this sport so challenging. Both Marcus and Bottas are great competitors, and I’m sure they’ll move on quickly.”

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