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‘Quite a scary place’: Adrian Newey on Aston Martin discovering Honda issues

16+ hour, 13+ min ago  (1528+ words) Adrian Newey has revealed when Aston Martin first learned of Honda's struggles. Adrian Newey has revealed when Aston Martin first became aware of Honda's issues ahead of the new regulation cycle. Aston Martin is facing a very difficult start to…...

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‘I just drive the car’: Fernando Alonso shuts down Honda battery questions

19+ hour, 15+ min ago  (649+ words) Aston Martin mechanics work on Fernando Alonso's car Fernando Alonso refused to be drawn on Honda's battery situation after his running was limited to just 19 laps on Friday at the Australian Grand Prix. Aston Martin arrived in Melbourne dealing with…...

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‘Quite a scary place’: Adrian Newey reveals Aston Martin down to two batteries

22+ hour, 26+ min ago  (983+ words) Adrian Newey confirmed that Aston Martin has just two working Honda batteries left at the Australian Grand Prix, having started with four. Those batteries, Newey confirmed, are the ones bolted into the cars of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. Newey…...

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Lance Stroll compares Aston Martin AMR26 to being 'electrocuted"

1+ day, 20+ hour ago  (888+ words) Aston Martin is braced for a challenging start to the F1 2026 season Lance Stroll has likened the sensation of driving the Aston Martin AMR26 to being "electrocuted" due to Honda engine vibrations. It comes after Adrian Newey, the Aston Martin team principal,…...

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Alex Albon: ‘Understand the engine better, go faster’ in 2026

2+ day, 22+ hour ago  (1202+ words) Alex Albon believes there's still plenty of laptime potential to be unlocked from the new 2026 regulations. F1 drivers who have developed the greatest understanding of the intricacies of the new power units could start the new era strongest, believes Alex Albon....

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Honda ‘feeling’ impact of lost time after Aston Martin F1 test woes

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (637+ words) Aston Martin AMR26 in the garage Honda HRC President Koji Watanabe said the impact is being felt of a period of "inactivity" before ramping up its Formula 1 return programme. Honda reversed its decision to leave Formula 1 and aligned with Aston Martin....

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Valtteri Bottas sets 'clear' Cadillac target as Australian GP penalty looms

3+ day, 19+ hour ago  (654+ words) Valtteri Bottas has returned to F1 with Cadillac Valtteri Bottas says "clear progress" would represent a "successful" first season for the Cadillac F1 team in F1 2026. It comes as the former Mercedes driver prepares to serve a five-place grid penalty at this weekend's…...

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Aston Martin faces Melbourne unknown; Brundle 'dire trouble' warning

4+ day, 6+ hour ago  (436+ words) Fernando Alonso driving the Aston Martin AMR26 The Australian Grand Prix is moving closer into view, and Aston Martin finds itself featuring prominently among the latest F1 news headlines. Aston Martin heads into the unknown at Albert Park, its race weekend to…...

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‘No one is worried’: Aston Martin rally behind Adrian Newey

1+ week, 1+ hour ago  (1330+ words) Adrian Newey's leadership is 'inspiring' the entire Aston Martin team. Adrian Newey's "inspiring" leadership means the Aston Martin drivers and team aren't panicking about a slow start to the F1 2026 season. Aston Martin looks set for a difficult beginning to the…...

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Cadillac unveil MAC-26 name with emotional Mario Andretti tribute

1+ week, 9+ hour ago  (567+ words) Sergio Perez driving the Cadillac car The first Cadillac Formula 1 car finally has a name. Say hello to the MAC-26! The Mario Andretti Cadillac 26 to give it its full name, is a car which honours the 1978 World Champion Mario Andretti,…...