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Aston Martin F1 star Fernando Alonso has revealed the team may not be able to race at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Two-time F1 champion Fernando Alonso has expressed concern that Aston Martin may not be able to race at the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend. Power unit performance is not the main worry at the Monaco circuit, with Aston Martin struggling due to gearbox downshift issues since the opener in Melbourne. Alonso emphasized the necessity of resolving these gearbox problems to avoid potential crashes during the race. The Spaniard highlighted the danger of rear lock-ups or engine push if the gearbox issues persist. Aston Martin needs to address these problems to ensure competitiveness and reliability for the Monaco Grand Prix. Alonso stressed the importance of making progress before the Canadian Grand Prix to prevent further issues in Monaco and beyond.
