P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Fernando Alonso will start this afternoon’s Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from the pit lane after Aston Martin has changed the set-up suspension on his car. Alonso has experienced a challenging weekend at Imola, which began to unravel when a spin into the barrier at Rivazza 2 in FP3 risked his participation in qualifying. […]
Alonso faced challenges at Imola, starting with a spin into the barrier during FP3 that almost kept him out of qualifying. Despite efforts from his Aston Martin team, he struggled during Q1 and ultimately had to settle for the slowest time on the board. Due to modifications made by the team, he will start the race from the pit lane as per FIA regulations. Aston Martin hoped for a stronger showing with new upgrades, but Alonso’s grid penalty adds to the team’s setbacks. Alonso himself acknowledged the pit lane start as a strategy to avoid potential collisions and downplayed expectations of scoring points in the race.
