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Nerve-Wracking Start: Alonso & Stroll Face Nerve Damage Threat, Australian GP Participation in Doubt

Shockwaves have hit the Formula 1 paddock on the eve of the Australian Grand Prix as Aston Martin drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll face the unprecedented risk of permanent nerve damage due to severe vibrations in their AMR26 cars. Team Principal Adrian Newey revealed both drivers are unlikely to complete the race distance, raising serious questions about driver safety and the team's immediate future in the 2026 season opener.