Fernando Alonso withdrew from the Canadian Grand Prix due to Aston Martin issues. Fernando Alonso was forced to retire from the Canadian Grand Prix after 25 laps. The reason was a seat defect in his Aston Martin, which could not be fixed before the start of the race.
Fernando Alonso was unable to finish the Canadian Grand Prix, stopping after 25 laps due to a technical fault in his Aston Martin. According to AS, the early retirement was caused by a seat defect that caused the driver significant discomfort and made it impossible to continue fighting on track. The problem was discovered after the sprint, but the team was unable to fix it before the main race.
At the time of his retirement, Alonso was in tenth place but gradually lost pace, conceding up to four seconds per lap to his Mercedes rivals. During the race, his Aston Martin AMR26 again showed instability: after a strong start, the Spaniard began to lose positions rapidly to faster cars. According to Alonso himself, the situation worsened after the McLaren pit stops, when some drivers switched to soft tires while others stayed on intermediates. At that point, he could have taken risks, but the growing discomfort in the seat meant continuing the race was impossible.
After returning to the pits, Alonso emphasized that the team has encountered similar problems before: a good start followed by a loss of positions and a return to their 'natural' place at the back of the field. In his view, the situation is unlikely to change before the summer break, and Aston Martin will continue to struggle with pace and technical reliability.
Despite some signs of progress, Alonso noted that the team is constantly making changes to the settings, engine, and gearbox. However, the key issue—lack of speed—can only be addressed with aerodynamic updates and increased power in the second half of the season. For reference: In recent seasons, Aston Martin has regularly faced challenges in the fight for points, while technical issues and lack of pace prevent them from consistently competing with the championship leaders.
