Aston Martin’s Chief Trackside Officer Mike Krack described the team’s communications as a “mess” which led to Fernando Alonso being in the pit for 11 laps.
Alonso’s race appeared to be over after he headed to the pits in Lap 13 but the Aston was seen emerging again later on before retiring for good.
Aston Martin chief debriefs Fernando Alonso stop
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Pre-race talk of excessive vibrations meant that when Alonso’s car was seen stationary in the pits, speculation was that he was retiring in order to protect the nerves in his hands but those rumours were dispelled when he reemerged onto the Melbourne…