P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Albon was the only driver to retire from the 2024 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Alex Albon was not worried about his loose tire detaching from his car after a flawed pit-stop at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, where he was the sole retirement. Despite a challenging weekend in Imola, Albon managed to secure 14th on the grid but encountered trouble during the race due to the loose tire incident. Williams conducted experiments during the race before Albon retired towards the end. Albon explained that the team was testing new things, particularly focusing on braking issues and potential long-term solutions for the car’s performance. He received a time penalty for the pit stop error but was ultimately cleared by the FIA of knowingly driving with the improperly attached tire. Albon expressed that he only noticed the issue after leaving the pit lane, stating that the car remained safe to drive back despite the tire’s slight movement.
