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The bizarre circumstances of Fernando Alonso’s Monza suspension failure has resurrected a safety debate in Formula 1
The suspension failure of Fernando Alonso at the Italian Grand Prix due to a gravel strike on lap one has reignited a safety discussion in Formula 1. Aston Martin’s post-race analysis revealed that the suspension issue was caused by a direct hit from a rock thrown up by Lando Norris’s car. To prevent such incidents, they have reinforced the part for the upcoming Azerbaijan Grand Prix. There are ongoing discussions between teams, the FIA, and circuits regarding the dangers of flying gravel and potential solutions. Aston Martin used onboard footage to identify the cause of the failure, highlighting the impact of the rock on Alonso’s car during the race. This incident underscores the importance of addressing safety concerns in Formula 1 races.
