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Fernando Alonso explained that Aston Martin’s brake balance issues in the Formula 1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix were akin to engaging “the handbrake.”
Alonso faced challenges during the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos due to painful bouncing and brake balance issues, caused by Aston Martin’s car rebuild after crashes in qualifying. Lance Stroll spun on the formation lap due to brake problems, and Alonso struggled with brake issues throughout the race. Aston Martin has been experimenting with different floor specifications this season to improve performance, but they are still struggling on track. Despite the difficulties, Alonso remains hopeful that the team’s experiments will pay off in 2025. Performance director Tom McCullough is optimistic about the team’s progress and believes they are making significant strides in the wind tunnel for the future.
