F1: 5 of the most controversial moments of Alonso's career

#2 Crashgate Scandal - 2008 Singapore Grand Prix

Alonso won the Singapore Grand Prix under controversial circumstances

The Renault Formula One Crash Controversy happened during the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix when Renault ordered Nelson Piquet to crash to give a sporting advantage to his teammate Fernando Alonso.

Nelson Piquet deliberately crashed on lap 14 of the Singapore Grand Prix, which prompted the deployment of the safety car. Alonso, who had visited the pits before the incident, was instantly promoted to the top of the grid as other cars pitted under the safety car. Ultimately, the Spaniard went on to win the Grand Prix after starting the race from the fifteenth place.

This scandal would never have seen the light if Nelson Piquet had not made a statement concerning the same after being dropped from the Hungarian Gand Prix, a year later.

As a result, Renault was given a disqualification from Formula 1, which was later overturned by a French court.