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Fernando Alonso feels optimistic about Aston Martin's Monaco GP preparations

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 2:23 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Fernando Alonso feels optimistic about Aston Martin's Monaco GP preparations

Summary

Fernando Alonso expressed optimism regarding Aston Martin's readiness for the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix after addressing a cockpit issue that caused his withdrawal during the Canadian Grand Prix. Alonso had to retire his AMR26 after 23 laps due to back pain related to the car's seating position. This unusual reason for retirement has prompted the team to make adjustments to better accommodate Alonso ahead of the next race. The Monaco GP presents a unique challenge with its tight confines, heightening the importance of driver comfort in the car's design.

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Key Details

•Alonso retired from the Canadian GP due to back pain.
•Aston Martin has modified the cockpit for Monaco.
•The Monaco GP is known for its challenging circuit layout.
•Driver comfort is crucial for performance in F1.
•Alonso is preparing for the upcoming race.

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2:23 PMMotorsport.com — Fernando Alonso "optimistic" Aston Martin has fixed cockpit issue for Monaco GP

What they're saying

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The world championship began 76 years ago, so it's rare indeed for a new reason for a car's retirement to enter the record books. But a withdrawal for back pain induced by seating position – Fernando Alonso's reason for parking his AMR26 in the garage after 23 laps of the Canadian Grand Prix two weeks ago – is more unusual than you might imagine, given the cramped confines of a Formula 1 car's ...Keep reading
— Motorsport.com

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