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Alonso Retires From Chinese GP as Aston Martin Vibrations Spark Safety Concerns

Aston Martin will work with Honda to diagnose the vibration problem before the Japanese Grand Prix.

Fernando Alonso was forced to retire from the Chinese Grand Prix after suffering heavy numbness in his hands and feet. Image: XPB Images
Formula One F1 - Chinese Grand Prix - Shanghai International Circuit, Shanghai, China - March 15, 2026 Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso and Cadillac's Valtteri Bottas in action during the race REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov
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Overview

  • Fernando Alonso pulled out late in Shanghai after reporting numbness in his hands and feet caused by extreme vibrations in the AMR26.
  • Onboard footage showed violent oscillations on the straights, with Alonso briefly letting go of the wheel and feeling the shaking through the pedals.
  • Lance Stroll also failed to finish due to a suspected battery issue, according to the team.
  • Aston Martin said it will investigate with Honda and trial countermeasures before Japan after lowering engine RPM proved insufficient during the race.
  • Alonso criticized the reliability of the new car generation as four drivers failed to start, and earlier team warnings referenced potential nerve‑damage risks from the shaking.