Aston Martin continues working to resolve the driving issues of its car following Fernando Alonso’s crash during the first practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Spanish driver lost control of his car at a critical moment, lightly bumping into the wall, but managed to avoid a more serious accident.
The day before, Alonso had expressed concerns about “random gear reductions” that could cause issues at the rear, possibly leading to accidents on the narrow Monaco track. This incident coincided with a delicate moment for the team, which has recently switched from Mercedes engines to Honda hybrids, and is now working with its own transmissions.
Pedro de la Rosa, Aston Martin’s ambassador in Formula 1, was asked about the accident in a press conference shortly after the incident. He acknowledged that the situation was complex and that it was unclear whether the accident was exactly caused by the complaints regarding the gear reductions. He commented that the important thing was that Alonso had managed the situation without inflicting further serious damage to the vehicle.
De la Rosa pointed out that the issue of gear reductions is only part of a larger problem affecting the overall driving of the car. “Predictability in braking and the influence of gear changes on the car’s balance are factors that need to be resolved,” he said. Changes in power regulations are further complicating matters for teams at the start of this season.
This issue with the Aston Martin car is not isolated, but rather is part of a broader set of challenges the team must face to improve the competitiveness of its vehicle. De la Rosa emphasized the constant work they are doing to achieve better drivability, recognizing that there is still work to be done.
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