Fernando Alonso was forced to retire from the Canadian Grand Prix due to severe, unbearable back pain caused by an aggressive cockpit seating position.
Aston Martin’s new design philosophy placed the veteran driver in an extremely low, reclined posture to optimize the car’s overall aerodynamics.
While intended to increase track efficiency, this layout created a brutal physical pressure point that became progressively worse with every passing lap.
The team attempted overnight adjustments following similar discomfort during the previous session, but the technical modifications completely failed to fix the issue.
With championship points mathematically out of reach and the pain intensifying, Alonso voluntarily drove into the pit lane to retire the vehicle.
