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Aston Martin agony laid bare in 87 painful seconds
Aston Martin faced challenges during F1 testing as a video surfaced of Adrian Newey in deep discussion with the team in the paddock. The 2026 season marked a new era for Aston Martin with Newey’s design and a partnership with Honda, but they struggled during testing in Barcelona and Bahrain.
Lance Stroll expressed disappointment as the team lagged behind rivals by four seconds, revealing Aston Martin’s slower pace. Newey and key team members were spotted in a meeting outside their motorhome in Bahrain, discussing car feedback.
Despite insiders suggesting Aston Martin may be intentionally downplaying their performance, issues persisted with fewer testing laps and a Honda power failure. The team is hoping Newey can resolve the problems before the season opener in Australia, but challenges continue to mount for Aston Martin.
