Fernando Alonso had a bittersweet session in the Sprint Qualifying of the Canadian GP. The Asturian set a time that would have granted him access to SQ2, but a mistake in the final corner led him to crash into the wall. The accident damaged the AMR26 and forced his retirement, leaving Aston Martin with no options to fight for Saturday's pole.
The AMR26 shows potential but fails in the final execution 🏎️
The car's performance in Montreal was solid during the early stages of SQ1. Alonso found grip in the mixed sector, where the car showed good traction. However, the loss of control in the final chicane suggests a possible temperature issue with the front tires or an excess of confidence under braking. Aston Martin will need to review the telemetry data to understand whether it was a human error or a setup limitation.
Alonso decides the wall was a better destination than SQ2 😅
It seems Fernando preferred to spare himself the traffic of the next round. After all, he had already made it clear the car was fast. What we don't know is whether the Montreal wall will return the favor on Sunday. At least, the Asturian made sure his lap was unforgettable, though not for the time, but for the sound of the impact.