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Aston Martin confirm they will run only TWO days in F1 testing
Aston Martin have announced they will participate in just two days of testing during the shakedown at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya this week. The F1 pre-season testing event in Barcelona will last five days, with another two three-day events scheduled in Bahrain in February to adapt to the new regulations. McLaren and Williams will have limited participation in the Barcelona event due to car readiness issues. Aston Martin plans to hit the track only on Thursday and Friday, focusing on gaining an edge for the 2026 season with new technical partnership and hopes for ending their podium drought. With Adrian Newey onboard and a new Honda partnership, Aston Martin aims to challenge for race wins, potentially benefiting two-time champion Fernando Alonso. News also spread about Adrian Newey’s frustration amid rumors of Christian Horner’s comeback in F1 headlines.
