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Aston Martin thinks it may have gone too far with its reclined F1 seat position in the wake of Fernando Alonso’s Canadian GP retirement
Aston Martin is reevaluating its reclined seat positioning following Fernando Alonso’s retirement from Formula 1’s Canadian Grand Prix due to discomfort.
Alonso struggled with the uncomfortable seat which led to his early retirement on lap 24 of the Montreal race.
The issue seems to stem from a fundamental design choice that has left Alonso with an increasingly uncomfortable seating position.
The team’s new reclined stance in the car may have lowered the center of gravity but caused discomfort for the drivers, especially for Alonso.
Aston Martin is considering adjustments to the seat positioning to address the discomfort issue faced by the drivers.
Efforts to find a solution may involve designing a new seat for the upcoming race in Monaco at the beginning of June.
