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I would imagine they tuned the map from simulator runs, McLaren are well known for having one of the best simulators in F1 for human in the loop, and computer in the loop, testing.

It could be that the parameters were slightly off for downforce and grip with their low-downforce Spa and Monza package and Alonso (and the computer) couldn't take Pouhon flat.

LOL.

What you really mean is that his car couldn’t account for his massive balls.

It’s racing ffs, if you can take it flat, you take it flat.

That lap in particular was a coordinated team effort where Alonso's car was "launched" by his team mate drag effect in the first part of the circuit. I would expect that the whole team was aware of the strategy and it was validated and given the go ahead before hand

It's still pretty ridiculous that a racing car wouldn't race as part of its limitations.