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Fernando Alonso had to retire from the Canadian Grand Prix following a rather unusual issue with his Aston Martin
Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso unexpectedly retired from the Canadian Grand Prix last weekend due to an uncomfortable seat position in his Aston Martin car, not a reliability issue.
Alonso was in contention for Aston Martin’s first point of the season but had to stop on lap 24, leaving the team at the bottom of the constructors’ championship.
The adjustment to Alonso’s seat was intended to lower the car’s center of gravity and reduce aerodynamic impact, but it caused discomfort for the driver during the race.
Despite the setback, Alonso is relieved that Aston Martin’s previous reliability problems seem to have improved, with Lance Stroll and Alonso achieving consecutive finishes.
Aston Martin is now reevaluating the drivers’ seat positioning to address the discomfort and ensure optimal performance in future races.
The team aims to resolve the issue before the next Grand Prix to maximize Alonso’s and Stroll’s performance on the track.
