Aston Martin continues to be the hottest team in the Formula 1. The two podiums achieved by Fernando Alonso in the first two races prove it, just look at the team’s reaction when the Spaniard crossed the finish line in Jeddah.

Instead, the dark face was swept away by the RAM23 of Spear Stroll. The Canadian was fighting a position ahead with carlos sainz and suddenly it started losing speed.

two problems in one

Stroll immediately received the high-pitched radio order to stop the car and drive away from the track, as required by regulation. He obeys and pits.

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At first it seemed like the problem was in the brakes as the engine noise made him imagine that. Later, the team itself confirmed the investigation of the case. Problems could be due to breakdown and breakage.

There default this could be due to excessive stress in the exhaust manifold or mechanical failure due to weakness. There rip it has to do with the pianos on the circuit. During his fight with Sainz, it is likely that Stroll crushed one and hit very hard the belly of his car.

unhooked exhaust

The mechanics saw the exhaust pipe come off when Lance reached the pits. Analyzing the damage to the rear, the team discovered that the kinetic energy from the blow had damaged the floor and part of the energy recovery system.

have continued the Grand prize for Lance Stroll, the penalty could have been reached on the grid positions. Only in case of replacement of important parts.