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Alonso’s Brake Nightmare: Aston Martin’s Shocking Revelation Shakes F1 World

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
April 3, 2025
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Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 23, 2025 Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto, Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Haas' Esteban Ocon during the drivers parade before the race REUTERS/Edgar Su

Aston Martin’s Shocking Revelation: The Real Reason Behind Fernando Alonso’s Brake Failure Unveiled

In a jaw-dropping turn of events, Aston Martin has come clean about the true cause behind Fernando Alonso’s brake issues during the Chinese Grand Prix, which ultimately led to his premature exit from the race. Team Principal and CEO Andy Cowell dropped a bombshell ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, confessing that Alonso was fitted with a different brake duct than his teammate Lance Stroll, a decision that proved catastrophic just four laps into the race.

Alonso, a two-time champion, found himself in a heart-stopping situation as he described, “The brakes apparently were really hot since the beginning of the race, and then by Lap 3 or Lap 4 I went on the brakes in Turn 1 and the pedal went to the bottom of the chassis, and that was super scary.” The Spaniard’s close call could have resulted in a massive crash had it occurred at a different corner on the track.

The revelations continued to unfold as Aston Martin’s Andy Cowell shed light on the contentious issue. “The brake issue that we had on Fernando’s car, we had a different brake duct assembly on Fernando’s car compared with Lance’s,” Cowell disclosed. The aftermath of Alonso’s misfortune in China has prompted the team to reevaluate their strategies and processes moving forward.

The misfortunes seem to be stacking up for Alonso this season, with the 43-year-old yet to see the checkered flag in any Grand Prix. His early exit in Australia, coupled with the recent brake failure in China, has undoubtedly been a bitter pill to swallow. In contrast, Stroll has managed to secure points in both races, positioning himself impressively in eighth place in the standings with 10 points to his name.

Cowell, a seasoned figure in the motorsport world following his tenure at Mercedes, views this setback as a valuable learning opportunity for the team. “Yes, we want to try new things, it’s always important to experiment, but it’s also important to make sure that things are race-ready,” Cowell emphasized. The incident has prompted a thorough review of the team’s development processes and system interactions to prevent such mishaps in the future.

With the Suzuka race on the horizon, Alonso will be eager to turn the tide and secure some much-needed points for Aston Martin. As the team navigates through this tumultuous period, all eyes will be on Alonso to see if he can bounce back from this setback and make his mark on the upcoming race weekend.

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