Fernando Alonso’s Canadian Grand Prix retirement traced to reclined seating position
Fernando Alonso pulled into the pits on lap 23 of the Canadian Grand Prix, retiring because a revised cockpit position in the Aston Martin AMR26 caused unbearable back pain. What triggered the discomfort? Mike Krack, Aston Martin’s trackside chief, explained that the team’s decision to recline the driver’s seat further than in previous seasons was intended to lower the car’s […]

