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Aston Martin’s “random downshifts” leave Alonso wary of Monaco GP crashes
AutosportJune 5, 2026
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Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin needs to get its Formula 1 powertrain under control, as he raises concerns "random downshifts" could trigger crashes at the Monaco Grand Prix.Alonso was noticeably hampered by the problem in qualifying at Miami, ending up 1.2s down on the Q2 cutoff time, as this long-lasting problem became more prominent.The issue is gearbox-related but occurs within the ...