The Canadian Grand Prix became a nightmare for Fernando Alonso. Intense pain caused by a poorly adjusted seat, combined with the Aston Martin's lack of pace, forced the team to stop him on lap 23 to avoid an injury ahead of Monaco. What frustrated the Asturian the most was not the retirement, but the performance of the car, which he hopes will improve progressively until the summer.
The perfect seat doesn't exist, but Aston Martin's borders on sabotage 🏎️
Seat adjustment is key in F1. A millimeter difference can generate unbearable friction in the lower back and hips. In Alonso's case, the problem was so severe that the pain became debilitating. Aston Martin is already working on a new mold, but the incident highlights failures in the customization processes. The team must review its ergonomics protocol if it doesn't want the driver to arrive broken at the upcoming races.
The seat hurt so much that Alonso preferred to watch the race from the couch 🛋️
Alonso has suffered everything in his career: exploding engines, failed strategies, and even a ham on the track. But being forced to retire due to a poorly made seat is new. The worst part is that he couldn't even blame the safety car or a collision. This time, the enemy was under his backside. If Aston Martin doesn't find a decent cushion soon, the next step will be ordering a footrest from Ikea.