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Aston Martin Team Principal Mike Krack has revealed the burning seat Fernando Alonso encountered during the Qatar Grand Prix is
During the race, Alonso informed the team via radio that he felt a burning sensation on the seat. He asked if they could provide water at the pit stop to cool it down, but the regulations prevented any intervention from the mechanics. This issue had been previously reported by Alonso, and it was worsened by the extreme conditions at the circuit. The team had tried to address the problem before, but the heat from hydraulic lines and ECUs around the seat made it challenging. Alonso mentioned that his teammate, Lance Stroll, also experienced temperature issues on the right-hand side of the seat. Despite the discomfort, Alonso managed to finish sixth, while Stroll received a time penalty for a track limits infringement. McLaren’s strong performance allowed them to close the gap to Aston Martin in the Constructors’ standings.
Source: Motorsport Week
