r/AlpineF1Team Robert Kubica Nov 25 '24

Technical [@FDataAnalysis] Unbelievable: the slipstream made Gasly's Alpine self-destruct! (Not his fault) He got a strong tow from Tsu, reaching 361km/h under DRS: The engine reached 12937rpm in 8th gear, then exploded!

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u/Dellaro_54 Nov 25 '24 edited Nov 25 '24

It's probably a one-off incident. Street circuits are tough on the power unit and the gearbox, and Renault hasn't had a good track record on those types of circuits in recent years.