Aston Martin suffer double Monza misery with early exits

During the Italian Grand Prix on September 6, 2026, both Aston Martin drivers, Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, faced early retirements. Alonso exited the race due to suspected car damage, while Stroll's car stopped on track, leading to a virtual safety car being deployed. The team indicated that Stroll's issue was likely hydraulic in nature.

The retirements highlighted a difficult weekend for Aston Martin, who struggled with performance and pace throughout the event. The sequence of events capped off a disappointing outing for the team at Monza.