Aston Martin F1 driver Fernando Alonso’s excitement over receiving his new Aston Martin Valkyrie hypercar was short-lived when the vehicle reportedly broke down just an hour after delivery. The 2-time Formula 1 World Champion had taken delivery of the highly anticipated hypercar in Monaco, but the first day of ownership didn’t go as planned.
A video circulating on social media captured Alonso’s Valkyrie being loaded onto a flatbed truck. The footage shows technicians from Aston Martin examining the car, likely trying to diagnose the issue. Despite their efforts, the hypercar eventually had to be towed away, leaving fans speculating about what went wrong with the multimillion-dollar car.
The Aston Martin Valkyrie, known for its extraordinary engineering and cutting-edge technology, is one of the most advanced hypercars in existence. However, it is also renowned for its delicate nature. The car requires a service every 3,100 miles, and the transmission must be rebuilt after every 31,000 miles, indicating the complexity of maintaining such a high-performance machine.
While it’s unclear what caused Alonso’s car to malfunction, it highlights the challenges associated with such a highly engineered and fragile vehicle. Even though the Valkyrie is a marvel of automotive engineering, incidents like this remind us that even the most advanced machines are not immune to technical issues.
As Alonso’s fans and car enthusiasts wait for more details on the breakdown, the incident has certainly brought more attention to the impressive yet temperamental nature of the Aston Martin Valkyrie.