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“The teams are so professional these days. You do not take any risk. There are safety factors.”
Aston Martin denied allegations of risking Fernando Alonso’s suspension during the Italian Grand Prix.
Alonso had to retire from the race at Monza while on pace for a top-eight finish.
The suspicion arose when part of his suspension got damaged after running wide at the Ascari chicane.
Aston Martin’s trackside chief emphasized their commitment to safety and denied taking any risks with vulnerable components.
Despite Alonso’s string of bad luck leading to another Did Not Finish, he continues to perform well in qualifying compared to his teammate Stroll.
Stroll has seized opportunities where Alonso faced setbacks, securing good results in several races.
Alonso’s unfortunate engine failure in Monaco deprived him of potential big points, reminiscent of his final season at Alpine.
Even though Alonso has shown speed, he has been outperformed in the standings by his teammates due to persistent misfortune.
