# Fernando Alonso Explains Reason Behind Aston Martin’s Stop-Start Australian Grand Prix

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## **Alonso’s stop-start race explained**

- Alonso retired from the race after a **stop-start ordeal** with his Honda-powered **Aston Martin AMR26**.

- Contrary to speculation, the stops were **not caused by battery vibrations** , but by **two separate technical issues** with the car:

## **Race progression**

- Alonso started **17th** but had a strong launch to **10th** in the first two laps.

- Once the initial chaos of the start settled, he **fell back to 17th** , before the issues forced him into the garage.

- He temporarily rejoined the race **11 laps down** before retiring to **conserve components**.

## **Vibrations remain a challenge**

- Alonso admitted the **vibrations from the battery** are **still present** , similar to what he experienced in Bahrain.

- Honda has **improved the battery isolation** , but the **chassis still experiences residual vibrations** , requiring further adjustments.

- Alonso stressed the importance of **continued testing** and gathering data to optimise the car, especially as mileage has been limited.

## **Outlook for China**

- Alonso does **not expect improvements** for the next race in China, as the car and power unit remain unchanged.

- He emphasized **persistence and learning** , aiming to understand the car better and find solutions for the vibrations and overall performance.